Scott Millar, a globally recognised generational consultant, keynote speaker, and award-winning business leader, empowers organisations to navigate the future of work by fostering intergenerational collaboration and leveraging innovation and technology.

Bianca is the author of Teacher Wellbeing Transformed and the Director of The Teacher Wellbeing Academy - a dedicated platform supporting educators to weave stress prevention and self awareness into daily routines, empowering them to navigate emotional overload and reconnect with their purpose.

Rose is a passionate school leader in curriculum and pedagogy, reimagining learning and supporting educators to reach brave new heights. She loves to stretch the curriculum in order to support our students who often crave 'something else'

I’m Sandy Gardner, L & D Coordinator at Queensland Computers, Apple Professional Learning Specialist, and Microsoft Innovative Educator skilled with Windows technology. With 30 years in the classroom and experience as a university tutor, I help teachers turn technology into everyday practice that’s authentic and achievable.

Dave Capill is an experienced educational leader and current Deputy Principal at Gladstone West State School in CQ. He has led in a wide range of school contexts, including primary and secondary, public and private, metropolitan and rural settings, bringing a deep understanding of the diverse needs of students and communities

Nicole Amey is an award-winning educator, designer and ecosystem enabler passionate about empowering young people through entrepreneurial education.

Renee Mooney is a stakeholder engagement specialist with over 25 years of experience across corporate, government, higher education, infrastructure, and renewable energy sectors. Renee leads community and stakeholder engagement for ACCIONA Energia's Queensland projects.

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Dominique Lamb is an experienced leader across corporate affairs and the not-for-profit sector. She previously served as CEO of the National Retail Association and as Queensland Small Business Commissioner (2022–2025), and is now Director of Community Affairs for the Brisbane Olympic Games, with a strong focus on community advocacy.

Adrian Rayner is a digital innovation leader specialising in immersive technologies for education. Formerly working in government education, Adrian now leads Rayner Digital Labs, where he designs and delivers meaningful virtual and augmented reality learning experiences that support students across Australia.

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Sarah is the Head of Department – Vocational Studies at Hervey Bay State High School and oversees the Agriculture, Business and Legal Studies, and Hospitality programs, including a number of VET courses

Serving in Local Government since 2000, Mayor Burnett spent five years as Deputy Mayor before assuming his current role. His leadership has included oversight of key portfolios such as Technical Services and Town Planning within both Gladstone City and Regional Councils.

Bernadette Ariens has worked in Education and Community Development over 30 years. She currently works as a Project Coordinator at Not-for-Profit house where they support not for profit organisations to be sustainable, compliant and grow.

Linda is the Deputy Dean Research for the School of Education and the Arts at CQUniversity, based at the Gladstone Marina campus. In the past 5 years as Chief Investigator Linda has received over $1.2m in external income.