Presenters

Dr Brad Marshall

Brad is recognised as a world leading expert in digital wellbeing, otherwise known as excessive screen use, smartphone addiction and internet gaming disorder. As the Director of The Screen & Gaming Disorder Clinic; Australia’s first established specialty clinic, he is a well-respected presenter and speaker on the topic, frequenting schools and...

Dr Diane Harner

Diane is a unique mix of neuroscientist, counsellor and businesswoman and is driven to help people become more self-aware and deliberate in their thinking and behaviour so they can orchestrate their own success. Every thought, belief, action, emotion, motivation and behaviour is orchestrated by our brain. It is what drives...

Dr Nicole Bassett

Dr Nicole Bassett is the Director of Fundraising for the New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine at the University of Waikato, where she is leading the development of strategic partnerships and philanthropic support for New Zealand’s first graduate-entry medical school. Nicole brings more than...

Dr Richard Goater

Dr Richard Goater BA (Hons), Dip Ed, M.Ed.Man, PhD has spent much of the past decade researching leadership, team dynamics and the impact of transformational influence in groups. His passion is to support others extend their leadership potential so that they can better facilitate and sustain the needs of their teams...

Dr. Aaron Conley

Dr. Aaron Conley is Founding Partner at Academic Advancement Partners in Dallas, a philanthropic consultancy working exclusively in the education sector. Prior to AAP, Dr. Conley led the teaching and coaching practice for Grenzebach Glier and Associates, a global consultancy based in Chicago and London. Before consulting, he served in...

Dr. John Newton

With a PhD in organisational culture and 18 years of experience as a CEO in two £25M+ organisations in the UK and Australia, I founded Sursum Solutions to help businesses harness the power of culture to drive value, performance, and strategic change. I am a mentor, researcher, consultant, workshop speaker,...

Eliza Goding

Eliza is an Associate Director at DGB Global, working at the forefront of transformational philanthropy to help organisations design and deliver ambitious, multi-million dollar campaigns and philanthropic strategies that drive lasting social impact. With more than 12 years’ experience in the for-purpose sector, Eliza brings a strong blend of strategic insight,...

Emma Amory

Emma brings more than 10 years’ experience across enrolments, admissions and marketing in independent schools throughout Victoria. A self-confessed enrolments and systems nerd, she’s passionate about creating seamless Admissions experiences for schools and families alike.

Gabrielle Dolan

Gabrielle Dolan is a highly sought-after international keynote speaker and educator on real communication and business storytelling. Her clients include the Obama Foundation, Telstra, EY, Accenture VISA, Australia Post, National Australia Bank, Amazon and Vodafone just to name drop a few. Gabrielle is the best selling author of six books...

Garth Wynne

Garth Wynne, former Executive Principal and Headmaster of Christ’s College, Canterbury New Zealand and before that Headmaster of Christchurch Grammar School in Perth. Garth is now living in Brisbane and is the current Round Square School Support Director Australasia and East Asia.

Genevieve G. Shaker, Ph.D

Genevieve G. Shaker, Ph.D., is the Donald A. Campbell Chair in Fundraising Leadership and Professor of Philanthropic Studies at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, the first school in the world dedicated to the academic study of philanthropy. Her work focuses on fundraising and fundraising professionals, philanthropy, and...

Geoff Anderson

For over 25 years Geoff Anderson from Sonic Sight, has been producing high quality corporate videos for schools and other educational institutions. Geoff loves finding new and innovative ways to tell stories through video. He is passionate about helping his clients focus on the strategic approach for their video...