Speakers
Below are some of the 2023 panellists and presenters, ranging from leading operators to industry experts. 2024 speakers will be announced shortly.
![GARIE DOOLEY](https://publeaders.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/06/GD-0009-sq.jpg)
GARIE DOOLEY
Keynote Speaker
High-Performance Teams and Leadership Expert
![Tobias Hoogewerff](https://publeaders.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/05/TH-photo.jpeg)
Tobias Hoogewerff
VP Sales Licensed Australia
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
![LUKE BUTLER](https://publeaders.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/04/Luke-Butler_sq.jpg)
LUKE BUTLER
MC; Managing Director
Hastings People
![Scott Assender](https://publeaders.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/05/20230519_184359.jpg)
Scott Assender
Operations Specialist
Kickon Group
![Monique Bielanowski](https://publeaders.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/04/Head-shot-1-of-1_sq.jpg)
Monique Bielanowski
Consultant
Monandia Consulting
![Lucinda Dowling Black](https://publeaders.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/07/Luci-Portrait-2-1_sq-min.jpg)
Lucinda Dowling Black
Director
Full Moon Hotel
![Matt Coorey](https://publeaders.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/06/Matthew-Coorey-sq-min.png)
Matt Coorey
Managing Director
Boardwalk Tavern and Shearer’s Arms Tavern
![Joel Cronan](https://publeaders.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/05/Joel-Cronan_Redcape_GM-Ops-min-sq.jpg)
Joel Cronan
General Manager
Operations – Redcape Hospitality
![Tom Gleeson](https://publeaders.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/06/Tom-Gleeson_bw_print_2536-sq-min-1.jpg)
Tom Gleeson
Senior Vice President, Hotel Investment Sales
JLL Hotels & Hospitality
![Bernie Hogan](https://publeaders.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/05/Bernie-Hogan-headshot.jpg)
Bernie Hogan
Chief Executive
Queensland Hotels Association
![Brad Jenkins](https://publeaders.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/05/Brad-Jenkins_JOW-200924-5683-min.jpg)
Brad Jenkins
Head of Leisure
Lewis Land Group
![Chris Loukakis](https://publeaders.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/05/Chris-Loukakis-Headshot-min.jpg)
Chris Loukakis
Head of Strategy
Example
![Marianne Mewett](https://publeaders.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/04/Marianne_Mewett_NEW_sq-min.jpg)
Marianne Mewett
Chief Experience Officer
Australian Venue Co.
![Tess Myers](https://publeaders.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/06/image-sq.png)
Tess Myers
Country Manager – Australia
me&u
![Nicola Palmer](https://publeaders.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/05/Watervale-Hotel-445-of-453-cropped_Sq.jpg)
Nicola Palmer
Creative Licensee & Executive Chef
Watervale Hotel
![James Phillips](https://publeaders.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/04/IMG_0185_Original_sq.jpg)
James Phillips
Client Solutions Director
CGA Strategy
![Mel Porter](https://publeaders.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/05/Mel-Porter.jpg)
Mel Porter
General Manager
Porters Plainland
![Elliot Solomon](https://publeaders.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/05/Yusuke_Oba_Elliot-Solomon_LR.jpg)
Elliot Solomon
CEO
Solotel
![Mark Sturdy](https://publeaders.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/06/Professional-Pic-Copy.jpg)
Mark Sturdy
General Manager
Entain Venues
![Paul Walton](https://publeaders.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/04/Paul-Walton-LR_sq.jpg)
Paul Walton
Interim Managing Director
ALH Hotels
![Nick Wills](https://publeaders.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/04/NIck-Wills_sq.jpg)
Nick Wills
CEO and Director
Tilley & Wills