Check out what happened in our 2024 event!

The human condition

Current discussions and future thinking are focusing on socio economic factors, geopolitics, war, environmental issues, technological transformation and AI — all converging around the theme of the human condition. The governance and risk management implications for governments, corporations, small businesses, charities, global alliances and community organisations are profound.

• What will we value as businesses, corporations, NFPs and governments in 2033?
• How will those values impact the human condition?

Key themes for discussion include:

At the 2024 International Governance Leadership Conference, expert national and international speakers will examine:

• What are the risks and opportunities that will shape our innovation agendas and risk strategies?
• How can we canvass the transformational powers of technology to enhance the value and impact of how we do business?
• What are the ongoing challenges that governance and risk leaders will be called upon to address?

Speakers included

• Arthur Sinodinos AO, Partner & Chair — Asia Practice, The Asia Group
• David Simmonds, Chief Strategy, Sustainability & Governance Officer, CLP Holdings Limited (Hong Kong)
• Louis Theroux, Documentary Presenter & Writer (One hour live-cross from London)
• Deepa Wadhwa, Fmr Ambassador and Fmr Joint Secretary, Indian Ministry of External Affairs & Non-executive Director, JK Cements, LTIMindtree, Chair, India- Japan Friendship Forum (India)
• Baroness Susan Greenfield CBE, Neuroscientist, Writer & Broadcaster (UK)
• Diane Smith-Gander AO, Chair, ZipCo and CEDA and Chancellor, University of Western Australia
• Helen Rowell FGIA, Non-executive Director, Australian Retirement Trust and QInsure, Chair, Independent Review Panel, General Insurance Code of Practice
• Doug Taylor, Chief Executive Officer, The Smith Family
• John Stanhope AM, Chancellor, Deakin University,  Chairman, Port of Melbourne
• Stephen Scheeler, CEO, Omniscient
• Michael Helmer, Company Secretary and Chief Risk Officer, NextDC
• Tim Hogarth, Chief Technology Officer, ANZ Banking Group
• Stela Solar, Director, National Artificial Intelligence Centre
• Professor Peter Varghese AO, Chancellor, University of Queensland
• Edward Santow, Industry Professor And Director, Policy And Governance Human Technology Institute
• Warren Baillie FGIA FCG, Group Company Secretary, Woodside Energy
• Marnie Reid, CEO – Issuer Services, Au & NZ, Computershare
• Nick Elsmore, Partner – Cyber, Mantel Group
• Lyn Nicholson, General Counsel, Holding Redlich
• Nicole Birman FGIA, General Counsel and Company Secretary, Car Group Ltd

Where and when

The International Governance and Leadership Conference 2024 was held on 4–5 September at Grand Hyatt Melbourne, 123 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000.