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.

Cecelia is a Byellee Elder, a descendant of our local First Nation Traditional Owner Custodians within the Port Curtis Coral Coast. Cecelia has meaningful links to the local indigenous community built through work in Indigenous Health, both Mainstream and Community Controlled Health Services.

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.

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

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.

As founder and director of Queensland Computers, Dr Geoff Augutis brings together deep academic expertise and real‑world industry leadership. With a PhD in Educational Technology, Geoff translates complex ideas about AI, digital capability, and workforce change into practical, audience‑focused discussions.

Monique Evans works at the intersection of education, industry, and government, with a focus on strengthening pathways and workforce systems in rural and regional contexts.She specialises in using economic and workforce data to inform curriculum decisions, supporting schools and systems to align learning with future skills needs.

Elected in 2024, Cr Michelle Wagner’s career has centred on business strategy and management, communications, community engagement, marketing, journalism and teaching. Her vision is to have a region where every community benefits from well-considered local government planning and governance, and residents are genuinely respected, listened to, and represented fairly.

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.

Rod Ainsworth is CQUniversity’s Associate Vice-President for the Gladstone and Wide Bay Regions. He has been in the role for just on 8 months and is loving the challenge and balance of working across two regions. Rod is an educator at heart, having worked as a secondary teacher for seven years early in his career.