EMCEE & Keynote Speakers
Conference delegates will have the pleasure of being hosted by our emcee and hearing from keynote speakers who will provide valuable insights on leadership, governance and club operations, which will benefit delegates and their club.
Conference Emcee
Matt Hart The Lottery Corporation Days 2 & 3 As General Manager Public Relations at The Lottery Corporation, Matt is responsible for the development and implementation of external and internal communications strategies targeting key stakeholders. These activities include media relations, content development across multiple formats, issues and crisis management, and stakeholder communication for The Lott & Keno brands across Australia. As part of this role, Matt is a national media spokesperson for The Lott and Keno, and has the privilege of speaking to major lottery and Keno winners to confirm their prizes. |
Mastering Leadership, Culture & Marketing at Your Club
Professor Lisa Ronson 8:40am, Thursday, 5 October Lisa is a highly respected and award-winning marketing executive and board director with over 25 years’ experience across multiple Australian and international brands. She has an extensive track record of building strong consumer brands, leading high-performing teams, turning businesses and cultures around and growing retail sales and market share. Lisa’s engaging keynote will explore leadership principles and provide a framework for how to lead ‘from the top down’ with real-life examples. Lisa will give advice on the importance of building a strong and positive organisational culture, and how delegates can achieve this at their club. The fundamentals of marketing and customer centricity will also be explored, providing a practical methodology that delegates can take away and use to the benefit of their business. Includes a Q&A. |
Two Best Mates with a Passion for a Cause
Lucas Patchett OAM 3:35pm, Thursday, 5 October In 2014, Nicholas Marchesi and Lucas Patchett put two washing machines and dryers in the back of a van to wash and dry clothes for free for people doing it tough, creating the world’s first free mobile laundry and shower service, Orange Sky Laundry. Lucas's keynote will delve into their inspirational journey and explore how delegates can take the first step in initiating change. Includes a Q&A. |
How to Think Like a Futurist
Craig Rispin 9:15am, Friday, 6 October Craig is an expert in emerging business, people and technology trends and how companies can profit from them. He has over 35 years of experience working where the future has been created — with some of the most innovative organisations in the world. Learn about the people, business and tech trends transforming industries around the world. Craig will delve into the driving forces impacting the club industry and provide specific ideas about how to gain a strategic advantage. Delegates will learn how to think like futurists to the benefit of their clubs — how to analyse trends and anticipate change. They will explore the power of foresight and how to set their club apart from the competition. Includes a Q&A. |