Invited Keynote Speakers

DR FIONA WOOD – the plastic surgeon who looked after so many burns patients from the Bali tragedy – is a passionate professional. Her personal commitment to making life better for her patients is awesome. She understands what it takes to work within confined structures and budgets – how to challenge old ways of thinking – how to make a difference. Truly inspiring.
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DENIS HORGAN – of Leeuwin Estate Winery in Margaret River . In the 1960s, Margaret River had the highest level of unemployment in Australia . His story, and that of his family business, is one of dedication to a vision, leadership, and thinking outside the square. Come hear his story about “fine wine, fine food, fine art”. You will hear a story of vision, courage, family support – and straight out persistence – and how the South West corner of Western Australia is now a major “wine tourism” destination. Read More about Denis Horgan

ANDREW WALSH - long serving member of the Australian meetings industry who has made his mark internationally as Executive Producer of world events such as the Arabian Gulf Football Tournament, the Millennium Celebrations in London, the Centenary of Federation celebrations in Sydney and most recently the hugely successful opening and closing ceremonies at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. Join Andrew in a behind the scenes exploration of what it takes when your audience is in the billions! Read More about Andrew Walsh

PETER FITZSIMONS Peter FitzSimons is an inspiring orator and a passionate Australian and will share with us some of his most memorable and endurable moments with the people he has met and the lives that he has uncovered through the many biographies he has penned. His theories on who we are, what we stand for and the future of our nation are thought provoking and insightful. Peter boasts an impressive list of interview credits including Bob Hawke, Paul Keating, ex-president George Bush, Mother Theresa, Nicki Lauda, Joe Montana and Carl Lewis as well as all the major Australian sporting figures from Shane Gould to Lionel Rose and Allan Border.

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