SPEAKERS
Kieran O’Hea
Chief Digital Officer of Brisbane
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Brisbane was the second city in the world (after New York) to appoint a Chief Digital Officer. Following a rigorous and extensive global executive search, Kieran O’Hea took up the role of Brisbane Chief Digital Officer in July 2012. The position was established as a key priority following consultation with Brisbane businesses in the development of the Economic Development Plan 2012- 2031. Since his appointment Kieran has led the development of the Brisbane Digital Audit and the recently launched Digital Brisbane strategy. His experience includes 10 years developing and delivering digital strategies for various Government departments in Ireland, and a further 10 years advising the European Commission in the selection and management of online projects worth €200M (about $AU244M). He has also been a Trustee of the Edward de Bono Foundation, a Senior Research Fellow at the London Institute and an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the Innovation Value Institute.
Thomas Barlow
Thomas Barlow is Australia's leading research strategist. Over many years, he has advised a range of technology-intensive companies, many of Australia's universities and major government research agencies, as well as Australian policymakers at both state and federal levels. He has held prestigious research fellowships at Oxford University in the UK and at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has been the Science Adviser to the Minister for Education, Science and Training in the Australian Government, and has worked as a weekly columnist for the Financial Times newspaper in London.
Independent and widely recognised as an innovative thinker, Dr Barlow is highly respected within the Australian research community for his imagination, optimism, and vision. He is the publisher of the Barlow Report, a comprehensive and rigorous analysis of the Australian research system. He is the author of the essential book about Australian innovation, The Australian Miracle. A gifted communicator, he also regularly appears in the media and is widely sought after as a public speaker about Australian innovation, technology, science policy, and the future of knowledge.
Ian Chubb
Australia's Chief Scientist
Professor Ian William Chubb, AC, MSc, DPhil (Oxford), Hon DSc (Flinders), Hon DLitt (CDU), Hon DUniv (ANU), Hon LL.D (Monash)
Professor Chubb commenced in the position of Chief Scientist of Australia on 23 May 2011.
Previous roles:
2001-2011 Vice-Chancellor, The Australian National University
1995-2000 Vice-Chancellor, Flinders University of South Australia
1993-1995 Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Monash University
1990-1995 Chair of the Commonwealth’s Higher Education Council
1986-1990 Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Wollongong.
Professor Chubb was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia for "service to higher education including research and development policy in the pursuit of advancing the national interest socially, economically, culturally and environmentally and to the facilitation of a knowledge-based global economy".
Phil Robertson
Dr Phil Robertson is Chief Operating Officer at NICTA (National ICT Australia) and has over 25 years’ experience in technology research, development and commercialisation in both the private and public sectors in Australia and internationally.
He is a member of the National Archives of Australia Advisory Board, the Australian Government IT Industry Innovation Council, CSIRO’s Digital Productivity and Services Flagship Advisory Council, and the Australian Compuer Society Telecommunications Board, and has contributed to many research, university, government and industry association committees and advisory boards over the years.
Phil has published widely in imaging and visualisation, and served on the editorial boards of leading international research journals and conferences. He is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.
Nigel Collin
Nigel Collin has been regarded as one of Australia’s top corporate MC/facilitators for over 20 years.
Nigel’s impressive track record of working with some of the world’s top organisations, combined with his experience coaching and directing C-Suite executives and corporate presenters, makes him one of the most sought-after MC/facilitators in the country.
He brings with him years of business experience, having worked with companies across myriad industries including IT, Entertainment, Finance, Pharmaceuticals and Telecommunications. His work has taken him throughout Australia and around the globe. His background as creative director in the events industry allows him to add an extra level of understanding to your conference or event. Nigel is partner in On Camera Connections, a business that exclusively trains on-camera presenting; he is CEO of Thinkativity, a company helping organisations profit from ideas.
Nigel is a CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), the highest designation of the National Speakers Association of Australia.
Facilitators
Anthea Somerville - Business Tourism Executive, Qantas Airways Ltd
Anthea’s core responsibility involves managing relationships between Qantas and Business Tourism organisations, as well as key stakeholders in the Tourism arena.
Penny Lion - General Manager Business Events Australia, Tourism Australia
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As the General Manager of Business Events Australia, at Tourism Australia, Penny is responsible for raising awareness of Australia as a business events destination by effectively impacting decision makers via a major marketing and trade events program.
Carol Scott - Director of Marketing, Canberra Convention Bureau
As the Director of Marketing for the Canberra Convention Bureau, Carol’s role is to increase the return on investment for the bureau’s stakeholders, both in the government and private sectors, and to help increase the total value of business events through strategic marketing and promotional activities.
Andrew Hiebl - Executive Director, Association of Australian Convention Bureaux Inc
As Executive Director of AACB Inc, Andrew’s role is to manage the administrative functions of the association. Andrew is also responsible for delivering AACB’s strategic plan, which focuses on Raising Industry Profile, Influence and Education.
Annabel Sullivan - Director Convention Bureau, Brisbane Marketing
Annabel joined Brisbane Marketing in February 2006 and brings 20 years of experience in the business events sector including roles with Voyages Hotels & Resorts, P&O Australian Resorts and Tourism Queensland. Her industry knowledge and wealth of experience has enabled Annabel to guide her team to achieve the Bureau’s objective of attracting meetings, conferences and delegates to Brisbane for the economic benefit of the city. Annabel is the current chair of AACB’s Bureaux Exchange.
Scott Lovett- Director Business Events, Northern Territory Convention Bureau
Scott is responsible for the strategic management and operation of the NT Convention Bureau, the Business Events unit within Tourism NT. With whole of Territory coverage and teams based in Darwin, Alice Springs and Sydney, the division is primarily responsible for the effective destination marketing of the NT to the Business Tourism market.
Tracey Cinavas-Prosser - Director Industry Liaison, Perth Convention Bureau
Tracey hails from Guernsey in the Channel Islands and has lived in Perth for nine years. She has a background in both Tourism and Events in her native Channel Islands and Australia. Tracey has managed the membership sector of the Perth Convention Bureau for over six years, her role was expanded in 2011 to include the Bureau’s familiarisation program and Aspire Professional Development Awards.
Alexandra Yeomans - Managing Director & Publisher, Creative Head Media Pty Ltd
The publisher of pioneering business events publication CIM magazine, Alexandra Yeomans is at the forefront of the digital and new media revolution that is transforming the way the business events industry keeps itself informed.
Tim Longhurst
Tim is futurist at strategic consultancy, Key Message.
Prior to this he held Director of Strategy roles at the world’s largest digital consultancy, Razorfish, and social change organisation, GetUp.
Tim’s contagious energy sees him bring much needed levity to the sometimes major challenges we face.
Friendly and conversational, Tim’s energy lifts the room and sets a great tone, making him a terrific opening keynoter or a great way to close a big day.
Tim’s presentation style, professionalism and client satisfaction has been recognised by the National Speakers’ Association, who have awarded Tim their highest designation, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP).
Tim’s web posts on innovation and the future are read by thousands of readers around the world every month. He is head of the strategic foresight consultancy, Key Message and has ongoing commitments as a formal advisor to a number of Silicon Valley startups.
As well as leading strategies for governments and Fortune 500 companies, Tim’s passion for making things better has led him to work with activists and dynamic non-government organisations in the support of projects that seek to create a more socially just and sustainable world.
Penny Lion - General Manager Business Events Australia, Tourism Australia
Penny Lion will be presenting on how Business Events Australia (BEA) are delivering a targeted marketing and trade program to increase the consideration of Australia as a premium business events destination, with the overall objective of converting business for Australia. This will include details on:
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Growing demand from Asia while maintaining a balanced approach for traditional markets.
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Competitively differentiating Australia, using insights from the Consumer Demand Project (CDP), recently conducted by Tourism Australia.
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Gaining a better understanding of customer requirements and building stronger relationships with them.
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Delivering better market insights and improved trade event activities, such as Dreamtime 2013.
Rebecca McCaig - Business Development Executive, Northern Territory Convention Bureau
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As the successful applicant of the AACB Staff Scholarship 2012/13, Rebecca McCaig will present her project report. The project undertaken by Rebecca included a 2 week study trip to Boston, USA, to further understand implementation and delivery of the Massachusetts Convention Centre Authority’s “Community Assistance by Responsible Events” program. Launched in 2010, the CARE program aims to create a directly proportional relationship between Business Events and the community.
Industry Update
Emelia Vimalasiri - Business Development Manager, Canberra Convention Bureau
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As the winner of AACB’s inaugural DMAI Prize for 2013, Emelia Vimalasiri earned the opportunity to attend the Destination Marketing Association International annual convention in Orlando, Florida USA. Emelia will provide an update of the knowledge she gained by attending this international event with the 2013 theme of “Better Together, Integrating Our Strengths”.
