An Influential Line-up of Speakers
We are proud to present a formidable line-up of influential icons who will share their remarkable journeys and wisdom at the conference:
Joanelle Romero:
A prominent filmmaker and actress in the American entertainment industry, is recognised for her leadership as founder and president of Red Nation Television Network and Red Nation International Film Festival. Her documentary "American Holocaust: When It’s All Over I’ll Still Be Indian" was short-listed for an Academy Award, and she received the Women's History Month award from the National Women's History Project in 2007.
Sigrid Thornton:
Sigrid is a respected actress, who actively supports various advocacy and philanthropic causes alongside her career. Engaging with organisations such as World Vision and the Reach Foundation, she also advocates for libraries and the Australian film industry, earning her a star on the Randwick Walk of Fame in 2023.
Madeleine Madden:
Madeleine is known for her role as Egwene al'Vere in "The Wheel of Time," is a rising star in the Australian entertainment scene. Descended from a politically active family, Madden's diverse career includes notable television appearances and productions, showcasing her talent and commitment to the industry.
Monica Lewinsky:
A vocal advocate against online harassment, Monica has experienced public humiliation and emerged stronger. Her quote, "Anyone who is suffering from shame and public humiliation needs to know one thing: You can survive it," offers hope and resilience to those facing similar challenges.
Keith Bulfin:
Former CIA and FBI operative, sharing his first hand accounts of infiltrating criminal organisations and safeguarding vulnerable populations from the shadows.
Maureen Mutua
Director of Monitors Foundation Africa, providing invaluable insights into grassroots efforts to combat exploitation and empower communities.
Rebecca Dabbs
Rebecca is a partner at E&Y, is a passionate advocate for ethical business practices. With roles on the boards of the Victorian Human Rights Commission and the Cambodian Kids Foundation, she brings a wealth of experience to her work. Rebecca focuses on educating corporate Australia about the consequences of slave labour and actively supports initiatives to combat it.
Nick Davison
Nick is a partner at E&Y based in Sydney, leads the FinCrime practice across Oceania. With extensive experience in financial crime consulting and operations, Nick is committed to driving transformative solutions for clients. His passion lies in leveraging his expertise to reduce the devastating impact of financial crime on businesses and communities worldwide.
Alexander Graham
Alex is a Partner that co-leads KPMG Australia’s Financial Crime Consulting (FCC) Practice and is a member of KPMG’s FCC Asia-Pac leadership team. He commenced his career in the UK in 2001 and has over 20 years’ anti-financial crime experience. He arrived in Australia in 2006 when the AML/CTF Act was enacted. During this time he worked with organisations across retail banking, institutional banking and markets, asset management, super and gaming to help them evolve, transform and respond to the changing landscape of both the regulatory compliance and risk management aspects of financial crime. He is a practitioner with deep experience, engaged by executives facing high-risk situations to navigate common sense and practical outcomes that are often as a result of intense regulatory scrutiny
Corrine Tzortzis
Senior Consultant | Forensic | KPMG Australia
Kate Skattang
Kate is a director in the EY Climate Change and Sustainability Services team at EY Oceania, and has over 15 years’ experience in procurement and supply chain advisory. She has a keen interest in sustainability and human rights risk in global supply chains, and in helping organisations to have a positive social impact through procurement spend.
Kate has a Masters in International Trade from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor of Business from Swinburne University of Technology
Julie Falconer:
Julie Falconer is a London-based social media and digital marketing speaker. Julie has been teaching classes and delivering speeches on social media and digital strategy since 2012.
She regularly teaches masterclasses at the Guardian and courses at General Assembly in both London and abroad. Julie also delivers in-house social media training sessions at companies throughout the UK. She also lectures at universities, including the University of Cambridge, Bucks New Uni, and the University of Southampton.
In addition to speaking, Julie Falconer is the author two eBooks on blogging – Blogging Basics and Advanced Blogging. Julie has also built a reputation as a digital influencer. She runs an award-winning travel and lifestyle blog, A Lady in London. The blog has been named one of the top 5 travel blogs in the UK by Yahoo! and one of the top 25 overall blogs in the UK by Vuelio.
Charles Kovess, MC
Charles is a highly-experienced professional speaker, former National President of Professional Speakers Australia, and a world-class MC.
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