Panelists: - Rashell Habib, Head of Digital News & Strategy, Paramount - Richard Fennell, Head of Strategy Developement, JLL - Joshua Carless, GM, Strategy, QBE Insurance - Elaine Zhuang, GM, Strategy & Transformation, nbn Australia In an era of information overload, competitive advantage belongs to those who can translate data into decisive action. But building a truly data-driven strategy requires more than dashboards — it demands cultural alignment, the right questions, and a clear link between insight and execution. This panel brings together strategy and analytics leaders who are turning data into a strategic asset. From enabling faster decisions at scale to embedding predictive models into planning cycles, panelists will share how they’re using data to sharpen focus, reduce risk, and drive measurable outcomes. Perfect for strategy leaders looking to elevate analytics from reporting to real impact.

Panelists: - Yin Yu, Director of Strategy & Operations, GitLab - Rahul Shankar, Head of Group Strategy, Lion - Charlie Newark-French, CEO, Cascade - Andrew Ko, Head of Group Strategy, Aware Super The role of the Chief Strategy Officer is undergoing a fundamental shift — from long-range planner to enterprise-wide change catalyst. In today’s volatile, tech-driven, and stakeholder-sensitive world, CSOs are expected to do more than chart the course; they must steer through complexity in real time. This panel brings together senior strategy leaders from across industries to explore how the CSO role is expanding in scope, influence, and urgency. Topics will include aligning strategy with transformation, embedding agility without losing focus, and balancing long-term vision with near-term performance. If you're defining — or redefining — your organisation’s strategic function, this is the conversation you can’t afford to miss.

Rob Findlay, Head of Innovation, Amazon As technology reshapes every industry, strategy leaders must evolve from digital observers to digital architects. In this keynote, Rob Findlay shares how Amazon approaches innovation at scale — and what it means for the future of strategic leadership. From AI and automation to customer obsession and rapid experimentation, Rob will unpack the principles driving Amazon’s innovation engine and how they can be applied across sectors. Attendees will gain actionable insights into aligning tech capability with strategic ambition — and how to lead with confidence in a future where digital defines the edge.

Moderator: - Debs Majumdar, Manager, Strategy, Policy, & Gov. Relations, Cyber Security NSW Panalists: - Luke Westlake, Director, Product & Strategy, Expedian - Alex Shnaider, MD of StraDigi, Former GM, Strategy, Telstra - Patrick Lloyd, Head of Strategy, TPG Telecom - Yianna Papanikolaou, Former Chief Tranformation Officer, Westpac AI is no longer a future capability—it’s a present-day strategic imperative. This panel brings together senior leaders who are actively embedding AI across the core of their organisations, from strategy design to structural transformation and execution at scale. Join us as we explore how enterprises are moving beyond experimentation to operationalise AI as a driver of agility, efficiency, and competitive advantage. Expect practical insights on aligning AI with business priorities, building the right capabilities, and navigating the cultural and governance challenges that come with intelligent transformation.

Panelists: - Susan Wallace, Enterprise Delivery, Smart Group - Robert Marshall, Chief Strategy Officer, St Vincents Health - Shankar Siva, Former MD, Macquarie Captial - David Krawitz, Chief Executive Officer, Honey Insurance Brilliant strategies often fail—not because they’re flawed, but because execution breaks down. This panel dives into the persistent challenge of closing the gap between strategic intent and on-the-ground results in complex, large-scale transformations. Hear from senior leaders who have navigated this journey, as they share real-world insights on aligning stakeholders, sustaining momentum, and translating big-picture vision into measurable impact. We'll explore the tools, structures, and leadership practices that help bridge strategy and execution—especially when the stakes are high and change is constant.

Panelsits: - Daniel Hund, Head of Strategy & Transformation, EnergyAustralia - Lorna Ash, Head of Strategic Innovation, Pact Group - Arjun Maharaj, Head of Strategy & Transformation, CHEP - Vivian Miles, Chief Strategy Officer, NRMA Sustainability is no longer a siloed initiative — it's a strategic imperative shaping how organisations grow, innovate, and compete. As ESG expectations accelerate, strategy leaders are being called to embed environmental and social considerations into the core of corporate decision-making. This panel brings together leaders driving the next wave of sustainable transformation. They’ll explore how ESG can unlock long-term value, influence investment and innovation priorities, and reshape stakeholder engagement. From climate resilience to circular business models, panelists will share how sustainability is becoming a driver — not a constraint — of strategic ambition. A must-attend for executives aligning growth with purpose in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Jason Juma-Ross, Director of Tech Industry Strategy, Meta As AI, immersive technologies, and shifting consumer expectations redefine how value is created, strategy leaders must expand their lens — from linear planning to dynamic reinvention. In this provocative keynote, Jason Juma-Ross shares how Meta is navigating this next frontier and what it means for strategy at the enterprise level. Drawing on insights from global tech ecosystems, Jason explores how forward-thinking organisations are embracing strategic imagination to unlock new growth models, rewire their operating systems, and future-proof against irrelevance. This session will challenge traditional assumptions, offering senior leaders a fresh framework for competitive advantage in an increasingly intelligent, experience-driven economy.

Veeman Buell, Global Head of Strategy & Product, Hitachi Energy As the global energy transition accelerates, we find ourselves in the midst of an Energy Supercycle - driven by surging electrification, renewable integration, digitalization, and the rise of AI and data centers. This con-vergence is reshaping both supply and demand, creating unprecedented complexity and opportunity across the energy value chain. In this panel, Veeman Buell, Global Head of Strategy & Product Management - Grid and Power Quality Solutions at Hitachi Energy, will share how the business is driving a global strategic pro-gram designed to quadruple output and triple business volume by 2030, with only twice the workforce. The program spans several workstreams - from business models and partnerships to digitalization, capacity, and operational excellence, each engineered to unlock productivity, reduce risk, and scale intelligently. Key themes include aligning strategy with market inflection points, building high-performing global teams, and leveraging advanced technologies to accelerate decarbonization. Attendees will gain actionable insights into scaling impact and leading with purpose. Designed for leaders navigating uncertainty at scale, this session offers a practical look at how to lead through change — with clarity, resilience, and speed. Attendees will leave with fresh perspectives on execution, alignment, and what it really takes to build strategy for what's next.