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SPEAKERS

Madeleine Stewart

Comedian & Presenter, MC

Disability advocate and award-winning comedian Madeleine Stewart charms audiences everywhere with a sweet demeanour, veiling razor-sharp wit. With over a decade of experience in standup comedy, you may have seen Madeleine perform with the likes of Adam Hills, Rove McManus, & Reuben Kaye.

Creator of the viral video on Marriage Equality for ABC iView (reaching 2.4mil views) earned her the 2024 ABC Story Teller Scholarship. Madeleine continues to work with ABC as a television presenter for Compass.

Practicing what she preaches, Madeleine won the Stella Young Award (2024) and the AMP Tomorrowmaker award (2019) for her advocacy and production of inclusive, accessible comedy shows - specifically Crips & Creeps.

Her satirical short film 'Inspire Me' which explores toxic inspiration, won Best Documentary at the Australian Independent Film Festival (AIFF).

Currently, Madeleine is touring her comedy show "Are You Pulling my Leg?" across Australia - celebrating disabled comedians and heavily advocating for more accessible creative spaces.

Madeleine is a refreshing and exciting voice to the comedy scene... and theres no chance of slowing down any time soon.

Madeleine Stewart

Comedian & Presenter, MC

Andrew Leigh MP

Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury

Andrew Leigh is the Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury, and Federal Member for Fenner in the ACT. Prior to being elected in 2010, Andrew was a professor of economics at the Australian National University. He holds a PhD in Public Policy from Harvard, having graduated from the University of Sydney with first class honours in Arts and Law. Andrew is a past recipient of the Economic Society of Australia's Young Economist Award and a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Social Sciences.

His many books include Disconnected (2010), Battlers and Billionaires: The Story of Inequality in Australia (2013), The Economics of Just About Everything (2014), Fair Game: Lessons From Sport for a Fairer Society and a Stronger Economy (2022) and The Shortest History of Economics (2024).

Andrew is a keen Ironman triathlete and marathon runner, and hosts a podcast called The Good Life: Andrew Leigh in Conversation, about living a happier, healthier and more ethical life. Andrew is the father of three sons - Sebastian, Theodore and Zachary, and lives with his wife Gweneth in Canberra. He has been a member of the Australian Labor Party since 1991.

Andrew Leigh, MP

Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury

Che Cockatoo-Collins

First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group

Mr Che Cockatoo-Collins has family connections to Ku Ku Yalanji, Yupangathi, Gangalidda and Gunggari peoples. He currently serves as the Executive Manager of Indigenous Affairs at NBN Co. He is a member of the First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group, made up of First Nations Australians who are experts and advocates in digital inclusion and the media and broadcasting sector.

He is formerly a professional AFL player, having worked in cultural heritage and land access roles, and served as an advisor to the Hon. Jay Weatherill, former SA Premier and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs.

Che Cockatoo-Collins

First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group

Lisa Sarago

Founder/CEO

Digital Trackers

Founder

Tiddas in Tech

CEO

Land on Heart Foundation

Lisa Sarago is an Indigenous leader, social entrepreneur and advocate working at the intersection of technology, clean energy, cultural capability and community-led development.

As CEO of the Land on Heart Foundation, Lisa leads initiatives that strengthen economic participation, digital inclusion and governance capacity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Her work focuses on practical pathways into technology, data, renewable energy and emerging industries - ensuring communities are not only consulted in the transition to a digital and clean-energy economy, but positioned as leaders, owners and decision-makers.

Lisa is also the Founder of Digital Trackers, an Indigenous-led start-up supporting organisations to embed cultural capability and move beyond compliance-based approaches to reconciliation. Through organisational learning, stakeholder engagement and change management strategies, she works with corporate and government partners to deliver sustainable, systems-level change.

Recognising the under-representation of Indigenous women in technology, Lisa founded Tiddas in Tech - a grassroots network elevating Indigenous women in STEM and digital industries. Her advocacy for Indigenous visibility and leadership in technology has contributed to national conversations on ESG, data sovereignty and inclusive innovation.

Lisa was recognised as Indigenous Leader of the Year (Women in Digital Awards, 2022) for her contribution to advancing Indigenous participation in the digital economy. She is a sought-after speaker on Indigenous data sovereignty, workforce development and community-led clean energy transition.

Across her work, Lisa is driven by a commitment to self-determination - building capability so that Indigenous communities have control over their own data, tell their own stories, and shape their own economic futures.

Lisa Sarago

CEO & Founder, Land on Heart Foundation

Lee Hickin

Executive Director

Australian National AI Centre

Lee has over 30 years’ experience in the technology industry, having been in technical, sales and business development roles. Most recently he was the CTO for Microsoft ANZ and then lead the Asia region for Microsoft’s global Responsible AI team.

Lee has worked across the UK, Asia, and Australia, before joining the Federal Government. In addition to his time at Microsoft, Lee led the Internet of Things team for Amazon Web Services in Asia Pacific, he was a CISSP security architect with RSA Security and worked at both Tivoli and IBM as a software engineer.

During his time in industry, Lee has supported Governments around the world as an independent contributor; having been a member of the Singapore AI-Verify Board and a founding member of the NSW AI Assurance Committee.

Today Lee leads the Australian National AI Centre (NAIC), with a mission to enable and support Australian Industry and society in its adoption of and acceleration through AI technology and services. He has a clear focus on the need for consistent and appropriate responsible safety mechanisms to support AI, balanced with the need to empower Australians with the confidence and trust in the positive and transformative potential of AI.

Lee brings the importance of technical understanding combined with the need for clear and unambiguous language as we help shape a future where AI will be a powerful enabler of productivity, growth and society broadly.

Lee Hickin

Executive Director,

Australian National AI Centre

Anita Sood

Microsoft Elevate Asia Commercial Operating Unit Lead

Microsoft

Anita Sood is a dynamic technology leader passionate about leveraging digital and AI innovation to drive positive global social impact. With a proven track record of nearly two decades at AWS, Cisco, and Microsoft, Anita is a visionary bridging the gap between technology and social impact.

As the Asia Technology for Social Impact Organisational Unit Leader at Microsoft, Anita and her team lead strategic initiatives that empower non-profits, NGOs, and social enterprises with cutting-edge cloud and AI across Asia. By providing accessible tools, training, and partnerships, she enables social impact organisations to address pressing challenges and create a more sustainable future.

Anita's commitment to social impact extends beyond her professional role. She actively mentors and supports emerging leaders, particularly women with early life challenges, inspired by her mother, a refugee who received access to digital skills that profoundly impacted her life. Through her dedication to building an inclusive and diverse tech and social impact ecosystem, Anita ensures every voice has the potential to shape a better, more sustainable world, guided by a firm belief in the power of AI and technology as a force for good.

Anita Sood

Microsoft Elevate Asia Commercial Operating Unit Lead, Microsoft

David Crosbie

CEO

Community Council for Australia

David Crosbie is CEO of the Community Council for Australia. He has spent more than 25 years as CEO of significant charities including over ten years in his current role at CCA, four years as CEO of the Mental Health Council of Australia, seven years as CEO of the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia, and seven years as CEO of Odyssey House Victoria.

In addition to the work he leads at the Community Council for Australia, David served on the inaugural Advisory Board of the Australian Charities and Not for profits Commission (ACNC), the Advisory Board of Impact Investing Australia, the Board of the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (among others). He is a respected leader and advocate on issues affecting the contribution, performance and viability of NFPs in political, public, business and sector circles. David is passionate about CCA’s mission to build flourishing communities by enhancing the extraordinary work undertaken by the charities and not for profit sector in Australia.

David Crosbie

CEO, Community Council for Australia

Tim Allen

National AI Skills Director ANZ

Microsoft

Tim Allen is the National AI Skills Director and Philanthropies Lead for Microsoft Australia and New Zealand. In this role, Tim leads initiatives to advance AI education and workforce development across the region. With a deep passion for technology, innovation, and social impact, he has been instrumental in shaping AI strategies that empower businesses and individuals to thrive in the digital age.

Tim's work focuses on ensuring that economic growth and opportunities reach every person, organization, and community. He collaborates with government, educational institutions, the private sector, and civil society to develop and execute strategic partnerships that drive AI adoption and skill development.

Prior to joining Microsoft, Tim was a member EY's Climate Change and Sustainability team with a focus on community investment and social impact plus he started his career working for charities including Australian Red Cross and The National Heart Foundation. Tim is a project chair on NSW Digital Skills and Workforce Compact, a member of the National Youth Employment Body Advisory Board and Co-Author of the research paper titled 'Break down the barriers. Hire for skills not just degrees’.

Tim Allen

National AI Skills Director ANZ, Microsoft

Dr Kyle Turner

Fellow

Paul Ramsay Foundation

Dr Kyle Turner is a Wiradjuri man, applied AI practitioner, and researcher with a background spanning technology, public health, and policy. He completed his doctorate at the University of Oxford and founded Pearlii Pty Ltd, a world-first AI system that has delivered more than 200,000 free dental check-ups.

Kyle’s work focuses on digital inclusion, AI governance, and ensuring emerging technologies deliver equitable outcomes for First Nations communities. He is currently establishing a First Nations AI Institute at Victoria University.

Dr Kyle Turner

Fellow, Paul Ramsay Foundation

Professor Jo Barraket AM

Director, Melbourne Social Equity Institute

University of Melbourne

Jo Barraket AM is Professor of Policy Studies and the Director of Melbourne Social Equity Institute at the University of Melbourne. In her role she works to improve social equity through interdisciplinary and co-productive research. Her own research focuses on social innovations in and with the social economy (social enterprises, not for profits, philanthropic foundations, cooperatives, and mutuals) and relationships between governments and civil society in public policy and governance.

Professor Jo Barraket AM

Director, Melbourne Social Equity Institute, University of Melbourne

Professor Anthony McCosker

Director

Social Innovation Institute

Anthony McCosker is Professor of Media and Communication at Swinburne University of Technology and Director of the Social Innovation Research Institute. He is also a Chief Investigator in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision Making and Society. His research focuses on digital inclusion, inequality, and AI, examining how communities adopt and benefit from emerging technologies. He is part of the Telstra funded Australian Digital Inclusion Index research team, and works with government, health and non-profit partners to support equitable and innovative technology use.

He is co-author of Data for social good: Non-profit sector data projects (2023), Everyday Data Cultures (2022) and Automating Vision (2020).

Professor Anthony McCosker

Director, Social Innovation Institute

Suzie Riddell

Head of Evidence and Impact

The Smith Family

Suzie Riddell is the Head of Evidence and Impact at The Smith Family. She brings expertise in using data and evidence to drive social change, and a strong commitment to improving educational outcomes for children and young people. Suzie was previously CEO of Social Ventures Australia (SVA), where she helped lead work to improve how data and evidence informed policy, shifted funding and changed practice across the social sector.

During her time at SVA, Suzie helped establish initiatives that advanced how evidence, collaboration and leadership contributed to better outcomes for children and families.

Suzie is known for joining the dots across complex systems, bringing people together around a purpose, and leading with clarity, care and a focus on results.

She has a Bachelor of Business (Honours) from the University of Technology, Sydney, and a Master of Philosophy in International Relations from the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Suzie Riddell

Head of Evidence and Impact, The Smith Family

David Spriggs

CEO

Infoxchange

David Spriggs is the CEO of Infoxchange, a not-for-profit social enterprise driven by the vision of technology for social justice. He is passionate about creating a more digitally inclusive society and the role technology can play in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the not-for-profit sector.

In addition to his role at Infoxchange, David is Chair of the Australian Digital Inclusion Alliance (ADIA) and a Non-Executive Director of the Alannah & Madeline Foundation, a charity dedicated to keeping children and young people safe from violence wherever they live, learn and play.

David holds a Bachelor of Information Technology from the University of Queensland, a Certificate in Theology from Trinity College at the University of Melbourne and is a Graduate of the Harvard Business School Executive Education Program and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

David Spriggs

CEO, Infoxchange

Kristi Mansfield

Founder & CEO

Seer Data & Analytics

Kristi Mansfield is the CEO and Founder of Seer Data, an Australian purpose-led technology company working with not-for-profits, place-based initiatives, community foundations, corporates, philanthropists and governments to turn data and AI into action for a better world.

Seer Communities is for access to Open data, impact data and operational data connected to systems. With in-built data governance, AI assurance and data sharing capabilities, Seer Communities supports data storytelling using AI for understanding needs and measuring impact. Operationalises First Nations data sovereignty and governance.

Metiora is an AI-enabled enterprise-wide commitment tracking, monitoring, social impact measurement and reporting platform. Track and monitor commitments in RAPs, Strategic Plans, Theory of Change, National, State or Local Outcomes Frameworks, Election Commitments and ESG. Portfolio impact measurement and trusted, accountable tracking.

Kristi Mansfield

Founder & CEO, Seer Data & Analytics

Dheeren Velu

Head of Innovation and AI Leader

Capgemini

Dheeren is an executive leader and strategic advisor to CxOs on the adoption of AI and emerging technologies, with a deep focus on delivering measurable business value and tangible results. With over two decades of experience in implementing large-scale AI and Cognitive solutions across multiple industry domains, Dheeren brings a wealth of knowledge and a visionary approach. He specialises in AI and Applied Innovation, continuously exploring emerging trends and technologies to help organisations thrive in the face of disruption. His current areas of focus is rapid developments in AI and Agentic AI that is revolutionising technology and shaping the future.

Dheeren is a TEDx speaker, AI inventor, and startup mentor recognised with the Australian Computer Society's 2019 IT Professional of the Year Award. He holds multiple AI patents, chairs the AI Industry Board at RMIT University, and contributes to global AI forums to advance industry, academia, collaboration and innovation.

Dheeren Velu

Head of Innovation and AI Leader, Capgemini

Tim Marshall

Co-Convenor

Australian Digital Inclusion Alliance

Tim Marshall is Co-Convenor of the Australian Digital Inclusion Alliance (ADIA), a shared initiative with over 500 business, government, academic and community organisations working together to accelerate action on digital inclusion.

Tim has more than 20 years of experience at the interface of technology, business and government, working in roles spanning journalism, corporate affairs, strategy, communications, marketing, media relations and stakeholder engagement. He has worked across small business, government, multinational, government business enterprise, start-up and not-for-profit environments.

Tim Marshall

Co-Convenor, Australian Digital Inclusion Alliance

Yasmin Narielvala

Head of Partnerships & Processes

Paul Ramsay Foundation

At PRF, Yasmin leads a team that brings together a holistic view of our work together with our partners, to understand how best to enhance impact and drive progress towards our shared goals. The team builds on what we learn from our work to help us understand how best to meet specific challenges and provides value-added insights that enable systemic change.

Yasmin has lived and worked in Australia, the US, UK and India, including in the for-purpose and for-profit telecoms and tech sector. In most recent roles, Yasmin has led teams focused on driving equity of access to digital learning opportunities - including at a pioneering non-profit in San Francisco and with the NSW Department of Education.

In her spare time, she loves listening to thought-provoking podcasts while walking around her local neighbourhood, and enjoying time spent together with her two sons, family and friends.

Yasmin Narielvala

Head of Partnerships & Processes, Paul Ramsay Foundation

Urvashi Kathuria (UK)

Head of Security Assurance, APJ

Okta

Urvashi Kathuria (UK), Head of Security Assurance, APJ at Okta, leads a team focused on delivering comprehensive security assurance. Her team focuses on clearly articulating Okta's security posture and actively addressing customer-driven security requests to help them navigate complex security and compliance requirements. The team empowers customers to confidently manage their risk while relying on Okta as part of their critical infrastructure.

With 17 years of experience in software engineering, program management, and customer success, and a Master's in Computer Science Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, UK approaches her work with an iterative, engineering mindset. She is deeply committed to a customer-first approach in every decision.

Her experience living and working in India, the US, and Australia provides a strong understanding of global customer dynamics. UK is deeply energized by enhancing diversity in tech through fostering cultural awareness and adaptability.

Urvashi Kathuria

Head of Security Assurance, APJ, Okta

Ragina Rogers

CEO

Australian Indigenous Governance Institute

Ragina Rogers is a proud freshwater Wiradjuri woman with strong ties to the Bundjalung Nation.

Ragina is a visionary leader with a deep commitment to supporting the social and economic sustainability of Indigenous Australians. With a philanthropic leadership career at the interface of Culture and Governance, Ragina has worked consistently in the service of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the disadvantaged and the vulnerable.

With a Master’s degree in Governance and Leadership, Ragina’s career has spanned numerous areas, working as a paramedic, clinical educator, board director and leader in Indigenous Health. She is passionate about driving systemic change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, empowering strong culture, connection to country and equity and equality grounded in self-determination.

In addition to serving as the CEO of the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute, Ragina also acts as the Deputy Chair of the Twin Towns Services Clubs & Resorts Foundation and Director of the Board of the Twin Towns Services Clubs & Resorts.

Ragina Rogers

CEO, Australian Indigenous Governance Institute

Johanna Weaver

Co-Founder and Executive Director

Tech Policy Design Institute

Johanna Weaver is Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Tech Policy Design Institute. A reformed commercial litigator, a recovering diplomat, and an escaped professor, Ms Weaver champions tech policy as a tool to shape technology for the long-term benefit of humanity.

Prior to founding TPDi’s predecessor – the Tech Policy Design Centre – at ANU, Johanna completed her term as Australia’s independent expert and lead negotiator on cyber issues at the United Nations. In 2022, she was appointed Professor in the Practice of Tech Policy at ANU.

Earlier Johanna led the Cyber Affairs Branch at the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, working closely with Australia’s inaugural Ambassador for Cyber Affairs. Johanna is a member of several board, including International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Global Advisory Board on digital threats during conflict, and the Independent Advisory board to the Australian Minister for Government Services.

Johanna Weaver

Co-Founder and Executive Director, Tech Policy Design Institute

Tish Timbakau

Strategic Lead, Digital Futures, Infoxchange

Dr. Kristen Moeller-Saxone

Data Capability Lead

Infoxchange

Kristen is a data professional and social innovator with experience across NFP, university, health, and government sectors. She works with organisations to solve social problems using data and co-design. She has managed machine learning projects using big media datasets to uncover reporting trends relating to climate change, financial wellbeing, gender, sports, and obesity.

Kristen leads data projects at Infoxchange, including the Data Catalyst Network, provides data consulting to a wide variety of NFP organisations across the Asia-Pacific through the development of data and AI strategies, learning resources, and organisational skill-building.

Kristen has a PhD in Population Health and a Masters in Data Science, Strategy & Leadership.

Dr Kristen Moeller-Saxone

Data Capability Lead, Infoxchange

James Happell

AI Strategic Enablement Lead

Infoxchange

James Happell is a technology and innovations leader with over 15 years of international experience spearheading complex digital initiatives across the social impact space. He currently serves as the AI Strategic Lead at Infoxchange, where he sets the vision and ethical safeguards for AI adoption both within the organisation and the sector more broadly. James also leads consulting on projects across the Asia Pacific for the National AI Centre, Google.org and Microsoft, working with organisations on their digital transformation and AI adoption.

James’s career has been defined by his ability to bridge the gap between sophisticated technical concepts and the human-centered needs of the social impact space, demonstrating a unique capacity to drive digital transformation that is both technically sound and user focused.

James Happell

AI Strategic Enablement Lead, Infoxchange

James Happell

AI Strategic Enablement Lead

Infoxchange

FACILITATORS

Catherine Toms

Co-Founder

AI Growth Academy

Catherine is an AI expert, educator, and strategic consultant with over 25 years’ industry experience - both agency and in-house - leading digital transformation and growth for global and national brands.

She’s co-founder of AI Growth Academy, where she helps leaders and teams adopt AI in ways that are practical, ethical, and built for long-term impact.

Businesses bring Catherine in when they want to build confidence, strengthen how teams work, improve performance and support organisational-wide AI adoption.

She advocates for safe, ethical AI and is an active member of industry and government advisory boards. She brings direction and depth to every session - helping you get clarity, focus, and implement plans that actually work.

Catherine Toms

Co-Founder, AI Growth Academy

Stephen Toms

Co-Founder

AI Growth Academy

Steve has 25 years’ experience across education and digital, helping businesses grow through smarter strategies, marketing, and AI adoption.

He’s worked with global brands like Adobe and Salesforce, and advised hundreds of businesses and teams - on safe, effective AI usage for growth.

Steve combines the tried-and-tested strategies used by big brands with hands-on lessons from applying AI across every part of the AI Growth Academy - to share exactly what’s working and delivering results.

With a background in education, Steve’s a natural energy-raiser with a knack for making AI accessible and actionable. As General Assembly’s highest-rated global instructor, Steve has led more than 10,000 students through digital marketing, data, and AI training.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start, you’ll leave with clarity, confidence, and practical strategies you can put to work straight away - and start seeing results fast.

Stephen Toms

Co-Founder, AI Growth Academy

Chris Mills

Grants Strategist

Strategic Grants

Chris Mills has 15 years’ experience in the for-purpose sector. He began his career as a social worker before moving into fundraising in 2017. Chris works across prospect research, project planning, and grant and proposal development, helping organisations identify the right funders and clearly articulate their programs to government, trusts and foundations, corporates, and major donors.

Chris became accredited as a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) in 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Social Work from Monash University, and a Master of Public Policy from RMIT.

Chris Mills

Grants Strategist, Strategic Grants

Kyle Behrend

AI and Systems Strategy Consultant

Julia Steele Scott

CEO

JM Philanthropy and Grant Toolbox

Julia Steele Scott is Chief Executive Officer of Grant Toolbox and JM Philanthropy, bringing more than twenty years’ experience across the for-purpose and philanthropic sectors.

With a strong background in management and strategy, Julia works with foundations, corporates and not-for-purpose organisations to maximise their impact through tailored advisory support and best-practice grants management technology.

Julia previously held senior roles with Philanthropy Australia. She is deeply committed to strengthening giving and social impact and is a founding member of Impact100SA, alongside serving on the boards of a number of philanthropic foundations and not-for-profit organisations.

Julia holds a Master of Business Administration and an Associate Diploma in Accounting.

Julia Steele Scott

CEO,

JM Philanthropy and Grant Toolbox

Joshua Edgar

Digital Transformation Consultant

Infoxchange

Josh Edgar is a digital transformation consultant working with not-for-profits to strengthen their technology and data foundations. With a background in data analysis and a passion for digital strategy, Josh helps organisations make informed system choices and build the tools they need to thrive. After starting in NFP administration, he transitioned into data-focused roles where he discovered the impact well-supported technology can have on organisations.

Joshua Edgar

Digital Transformation Consultant, Infoxchange

Matt Lawrence

Training Program Designer & Manager

Infoxchange

Matt Lawrence is a learning and development leader at Infoxchange, helping not-for-profits build practical capability in digital and AI-enabled ways of working.

Blending experience in digital learning design with a Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security, Matt brings a unique, risk-aware lens to capability building. He helps organisations adopt new tools with confidence, balancing the drive for innovation with the need for security.

Matt Lawrence

Training Program Designer & Manager, Infoxchange

Melinda Hilsenbeck

Senior Digital Lead

Marlin

Mel Hilsenbeck is a digital strategy, marketing and experience leader who has spent over 20 years helping purpose-driven organisations strengthen their impact through practical, people-centred digital work.

She has led digital, growth and experience teams across Australia and the US, and has partnered with charities, social enterprises and community organisations to optimise their marketing impact, improve supporter journeys, modernise digital platforms, and make limited resources go further. Melinda is known for her calm, grounded approach to digital: simplifying complexity, building confidence, and helping teams choose the next right step.

Melinda Hilsenbeck

Senior Digital Lead, Marlin

Patrick Staff

Digital Transformation Consultant

Infoxchange

Patrick is a Digital Transformation Consultant at Infoxchange, where he leads initiatives to strengthen AI capabilities across Australia's not-for-profit (NFP) sector.

With a focus on practical adaption and ethical implementation, Patrick supports NFPs through readiness assessments, solution scoping, and tailored training programs that demystify AI and unlock its potential for social impact.

Patrick Staff

Digital Transformation Consultant, Infoxchange

Mike Davis

Head of Innovation

Shackleton Labs

Mike is a purpose-driven executive leader with expertise in innovation, strategy, social impact, partnerships, business development, change and transformation, marketing and communications.

He has worked with leaders across the not for profit, social enterprise, government, startup and corporate sectors to drive successful outcomes. He draws on his diverse experience and a range of mental models to craft and implement innovative, collaborative yet practical solutions to complex problems.

Mike is a graduate of Leadership Victoria’s Williamson Leadership Program, AICD Company Directors Course (GAICD) and The Wade Institute’s VC Catalyst Program. He is a regular keynote speaker and presenter at conferences, workshops and summits on topics ranging from impact-led strategy development, to building an innovation culture in your organisation.

Mike Davis

Head of Innovation, Shackleton Labs

Jo Szczepanska

Manager, Innovation and Service Development

Health Voices Victoria, Deakin University

Jo is a maker and organiser who wants to live in a fair and healthy world, where services are co-designed with communities. An award-winning multidisciplinary designer, she has a solid background in responsible research and inclusive approaches. Jo has worked to improve access to Healthcare, Justice, Humanitarian, and Government supports. She is Manager, Innovation and Service Development at the Health Voices Victoria, Institute for Health Transformation.

Jo Szczepanska

Manager, Innovation and Service Development, Health Voices Victoria, Deakin University