Speakers

These are the industry experts as they provide inspiring talks, innovative ideas, and engaging conversations to take your business to the next level.

See the 2026 speakers below.

Jessica Adamson
Jessica Adamson

Master of Ceremonies

Marcus Riley
Marcus Riley

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Executive Chairman

BallyCara

Peter Williams
Peter Williams

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Chief Executive Officer

OneCare

 Zachary Bailey
Zachary Bailey
Founder & Managing Director

Empathy Studios

Chris Balogi
Chris Balogi
Executive ICT

Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc.

Rachael Cook
Rachael Cook
CEO

Inclusee

Hilary O'Connell
Hilary O'Connell
Principal Advisor Healthy Ageing and Reablement

iLA

Anita Hobson-Powell
Anita Hobson-Powell
Chief Allied Health Officer

Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

Simon Kerrigan
Simon Kerrigan
Director

Guide Healthcare

Judith Leeson
Judith Leeson
Director

Vector Consultants

Jacquie Molloy
Jacquie Molloy
Communications Specialist BA (Hons)

Grad Dip Arts Management

David Moran
David Moran
CEO

Southern Cross Care

Gary Rake
Gary Rake
Deputy Commissioner

Regulatory Operations Division at the Commission

Kim van Schooten
Kim van Schooten
Senior Research Fellow

Neuroscience Research Australia

Jason Skennerton
Jason Skennerton
Head of Business Development

Plena Healthcare

Michael Zoumaras
Michael Zoumaras
Head of Allied Health

Altaira

Dr Natasha Reid
Dr Natasha Reid
Senior Research Fellow & Behavioural Scientist

The Australian Frailty Network & The University of Queensland

Natalie Siegel-Brown
Natalie Siegel-Brown
Inspector-General of Aged Care

Office of the Inspector-General of Aged Care

David Cochran
David Cochran
CEO

Harbison

Dr Stephanie Champion
Dr Stephanie Champion
Senior Research Fellow, PhD

ARIIA

Liana Donleavy
Liana Donleavy
Senior Manager, Industry & Engagement

MHlthAdmin, BPhysio

Dr Rebecca Bilton
Dr Rebecca Bilton
Program and Research Director, PhD

ARIIA