Archives: Speakers

Guy Bruten is Director – Thematic Macro Research at Australian Super.  He has been with the Fund since mid-2023.  Guy’s research focusses on the ways in which “big picture” themes – things like climate change, demographics, artificial intelligence and the trend towards populism – will impact the macroeconomic…

Matt is the current Director of Brand Experiences at TAFE NSW where he has worked for the past 4.5 years to help grow consideration to study at TAFE NSW by high school students by +23%.  Prior to TAFE NSW, Matt spent 6 years at Tourism Australia leading a…

Speaker at Digital Transformation Live 2023, EdTechsummit 2023, Contributor to NSW Digital Compact, Deakin MBA Student, Women’s Advanced Leadership Program Scholarship Recipient 2021, Cofounder of Goanna Education, Finalist in Women’s Agenda Awards ‘Emerging Leader in Tech 2018’ and Finalist in Telstra Business Women of the Year 2018/19 –…

In 2022, Bridie had never been on a ship. Today, Bridie is responsible for managing multi-million-dollar maritime projects with Thales Australia Limited in the Above Water Systems business, something made possible through her vocational pathway. After leaving the Hunter Valley to pursue a traineeship, Bridie began her Certificate…

Will Stubley is Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Year13, an Australian EdTech committed to upgrading the school-to-work transition, and empowering individuals to embrace a future of hope, security, and productivity. Year13 was founded after experiencing the loss of a friend as a result of the pressures that young people face…

Shelley Mackie is the Client Services Director at Astute Payroll by Deel, a pay-to-bill software platform designed to take the complexities out of workforce management. With features like onboarding, online timesheets, award interpretation, invoicing, and seamless integrations, Astute is the ultimate middle-office solution for businesses managing contingent or…

Yasminka Nemet is Microsoft’s Australia and New Zealand Future Skills Lead. With more than 30 years’ experience partnering with the education sector in Australia, New Zealand, and in the US, Yasminka sees the unique opportunity for digital skills to pave the way to opportunity and equality in a…

Todd is the General Manager of group training for MEGT, an Australian not-for-profit business that began operations as a Group Training Organisation in 1982. Todd’s background as a professional athlete taught him the benefits of discipline, commitment, teamwork and resilience, especially in the context of successful leadership. His…

Tash Stoeckel leads the Education business at LinkedIn for Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. She also oversees Public Sector and Healthcare. 9 years at LinkedIn and she has worked with the Education sector, including universities, TAFEs, and State Departments of Education, in various capacities. Tash is passionate about…

Leonie is a Registered Professional Career Development Practitioner delivering a broad range of career development services, including career exploration, transition, outplacement, leadership and executive coaching. Her varied career across 30 years in the not for profit and associations sector has included CEO roles, program management, communications and marketing,…