The 2023 HR Summit Melbourne featured a unique agenda specially designed to address the workforce challenges HR leaders care about most, as well as some of the biggest names in HR.

This event has the insights you need to overcome your top challenges.

From managing a hybrid workforce and engaging high-performers, to attracting and retaining top employees and dealing with burnout, we’re covering it all and sharing the solutions you need to thrive. 

Embrace your workforce’s full potential and conquer the hurdles that stand in your way – join us on 24-25 July 2024 for another great event! Stay tuned for the 2024 agenda and speakers line up. 

WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?

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    Hear evidence-based insights from HRDs, CHROs, and VPs of Australia’s most successful companies 

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    Network with like-minded HR leaders and innovators at this face-to-face event 

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    Gain new perspectives from HR peers who are facing the same challenges – generate ideas, share real-life experiences, and hear proven strategies

Speakers


Our impressive lineup of expert speakers is here to share their insights and expertise with you. From industry leaders to rising stars, we’ve gathered the best and brightest to bring you a one-of-a-kind event. Browse our speakers below and discover the knowledge, inspiration, and connections that await you.

You can also submit your burning questions to our speakers directly through our website. Get ready to engage with the experts and make the most of this incredible opportunity.

2023 Main Conference

Damien Andreasen
Damien Andreasen

Vice President, APJ
Hibob

David Bellas
David Bellas

Director, LinkedIn Talent Solutions
LinkedIn

Garth Byrne
Garth Byrne

Head of Learning and Development
Employment Hero

Simone Carroll
Simone Carroll

Executive Director, People & Culture
Alinta Energy

Matt Collier
Matt Collier

Senior Industry Fellow
RMIT University, FORWARD

Natasha Cuthbert
Natasha Cuthbert

Chief People Officer
Viva Energy

Bianca Di Tullio
Bianca Di Tullio

Talent and Culture Director, APAC
AKQA

Jennifer Dobell
Jennifer Dobell

Executive Director Workforce Strategy and Wellbeing
Victorian Department of Health

Jelena Dokic
Jelena Dokic

Former world no. 4 tennis player, Channel Nine commentator, speaker, best-selling author

Joshua van Gestel
Joshua van Gestel

Senior Manager, Strategic Education
Australian Retirement Trust

Dr. Marnie Gibson
Dr. Marnie Gibson

Global Director People
T2 Tea

Mike Hagan
Mike Hagan

Workplace Mental Health Advocate and Founder
Mike Hagan Consulting

Alice Hanna
Alice Hanna

Head of People & Culture
Kapitol Group

Caroline Henshaw
Caroline Henshaw

Head of People and Culture
Mantel Group

Ilka Hoffmeister
Ilka Hoffmeister

Head Of Workforce Strategy & Transformation, Network Operations, ANZ
Ericsson

Helen Jackson
Helen Jackson

Chief People Officer
Australian Retirement Trust

Danielle Jacobson
Danielle Jacobson

Organisational Development Manager
99designs by Vista

Kelly Knowles
Kelly Knowles

General Manager Human Resources
Boeing

Amber Kristof
Amber Kristof

Chief People Officer
Vocus Group

Tamsin Lawrence
Tamsin Lawrence

Senior Associate
ABLA

Michelle Maugueret
Michelle Maugueret

Former Chief People Officer, Bank First and current Director & Co-Founder
The Growth Collective

Siobhan McCray
Siobhan McCray

Regional VP Human Resources, APACSA
McCain Foods

Kiria McNamara
Kiria McNamara

Director, People and Culture
Swisse Wellness

Louise Meadows
Louise Meadows

Chief People Officer
Great Western Water

Genaea O’Bryne
Genaea O’Bryne

Senior Learning Business Partner APAC
Amazon

Adam Oosterhoff
Adam Oosterhoff

Chief People Officer, Enabling Units
NAB

Nerique Paterson
Nerique Paterson

Head of Employer Growth
Australian Retirement Trust

Aaron Rau
Aaron Rau

Head of HR
Liven

Meredith Rowan
Meredith Rowan

Vice President Applications ANZ
Oracle

Kylie Speer
Kylie Speer

Host & Journalist
Key Media

Robert Tanti
Robert Tanti

Chief People Officer
Opal

Kylie Terrell
Kylie Terrell

Director of Consultancy
Reward Gateway

Shontel Turner
Shontel Turner

Human Resources Director
General Mills

Julie Watkins
Julie Watkins

Chief People Officer
UniSuper

2023 Workshops

Amy Bell
Amy Bell

General Manager, Workplace Relations and Wellbeing
Victorian Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Melo Calarco
Melo Calarco

Mindfulness and High Performance Coach

James Della-Porta
James Della-Porta

Director Enterprise Sales APAC
Udemy Business

Saloni Dikshit
Saloni Dikshit

Senior Consultant
Talogy

Ray Good
Ray Good

Mental Fitness and Peak Performance Mindfulness expert
The Good Place

Dr Ben Hamer
Dr Ben Hamer

Futurist

Jim Heeney
Jim Heeney

Vice President, Head of Australia and New Zealand
First Advantage

Sonya Law
Sonya Law

Founder
SL Human Resources Consulting

James McIlvena
James McIlvena

Managing Director Australia and New Zealand
LHH

Michael Morgan
Michael Morgan

CEO
Herrmann Asia

Ben Palmer
Ben Palmer

CEO
Genos International

Nithya Ramaswamy
Nithya Ramaswamy

Solutions Director
LHH

Simi Rayat
Simi Rayat

Executive Leadership Coach & Chartered Business Psychologist
Wellbeing Face

Oliver Sheer
Oliver Sheer

Joint Managing Director
Be Challenged

Kylie Terrell
Kylie Terrell

Director of Consultancy
Reward Gateway

Adam Walker
Adam Walker

VP APAC
Avature

SPONSORS


2024 sponsors

Gold Sponsor

  • Employment Hero

Legal Sponsor

  • ABLA

COFFEE SPONSOR

  • SG Fleet

Workshop Sponsor

  • LHH

SUPPORTING PUBLICATION

  • HRD AU

ORGANISED BY

  • Key Media

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Crown Conference Centre – Crown Melbourne

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