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Bundaberg Region Futures Forum
Bundaberg Region Futures Forum
Join us to explore the exciting future of business in the Bundaberg Region!
THURSDAY 25 JULY 2024
Join Bundaberg Tourism along with Bundaberg and Childers Chambers of Commerce, Regional Business HQ, Bundaberg Regional Council and our local business community to explore the future of business at the Bundaberg Region Futures Forum
Agenda
Welcome
Tim Sayre & Amber Lutter
Hailey Brown
Connie Rixon & Grace Boothman
Alex Ferguson
Shelley Pisani
Ellie Tonkin
Chris Riddell
It’s never too soon to prepare your business for the world of tomorrow. The speed of change we’re experiencing is altering every facet of our lives—and this dramatically different world requires a shift in thinking and a fresh perspective on business, on leadership and on our global community. So, let’s prepare ourselves today for this new world by immersing our businesses and our teams in the critical factors that have the power to affect how we do business today and how we evolve and thrive towards the future.
SPEAKERS
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Chris Riddell
Chris Riddell, Australia’s leading futurist and acclaimed keynote speaker, advises global businesses on digital transformation. A prominent strategist and trend spotter,he has collaborated with major brands and lived in the UK, Saudi Arabia, Dubai,Kuwait, China, New Zealand, and Australia. As MARS Inc.’s first Chief Digital Officerin Australia and New Zealand, he developed digital strategies for iconic brands.Regularly featured on Channel 7 and ABC Radio, Chris offers expert commentary onconsumer technology trends.
Alex Ferguson is the COO of Nanoputian, specialising in software integrations and cloud-native applications, and the CEO of CopilotHQ, focused on accelerating businesses with AI solutions. A serial entrepreneur and startup accelerator, Alex transforms businesses with modern technologies. With a background in aerospace engineering and an Executive MBA, he bridges business and technology, helping organisations deliver value through innovative solutions.
Hailey Brown, CEO and Founder of Vaycay It, is revolutionizing destination marketing and experiences. Her visionary work has won her the World Tourism Forum’s Young Talent Programme innovation award and the Australian Government Accelerator for Enterprising Women. Recognised by the Sydney Morning Herald as one of Australia’s most influential women entrepreneurs and by the Australian Government as a Top 20 under 40 achiever, Hailey is leading the way toward a more inclusive future in tourism.
This event was made possible by assistance provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
