FWD›››Executive

Designed for leaders who wish to take a quantum leap in their thinking, knowledge of the world, and approach to leadership to build the perfect connections to propel them forward.

FWD›››EXECUTIVE is guaranteed to change you as a leader!

A full day session held within the Forward Fest program, FWD›››EXECUTIVE is designed for leaders who wish to take a quantum leap in their thinking, their knowledge of the world, their approach to leadership, and who need to build the perfect connections that will propel them forward.

In this modern-day business world, it is impossible for leaders to remain within the status quo of past leadership styles. FWD›››EXECUTIVE will open your eyes to what is on the horizon that you are going to have no choice but to prepare, adapt and importantly take advantage of within your organisational context.

You will be challenged, enlightened and potentially disturbed by the worldwide factors that are rapidly changing your world. FWD›››EXECUTIVE gives you the chance to get in front of the changes so that they become a competitive advantage, and you personally become the leader of the future.

FWD›››EXECUTIVE is all inclusive of seven components.

Directions

How to get here

Altitude Nine

Corner First Ave And, South Sea Islander Way, Maroochydore QLD 4558

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Speakers

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Adam Spencer

FWD>>>EXCUTIVE FEATURE KEYNOTE

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Dr Dylan Saunders

Director, Quantum Systems Engineering

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Dr Gayan Benedict

Chief Technology Officer, Salesforce ANZ | MIT Sloan CISR Industry Research Fellow

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Dave Clare

Driven by a PURPOSE to evolve the world of work, Dave's sense of mission is clear: to redefine business success not just for the accolades but for the impact.

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Kathryn Giudes

Managing Director, macroDATA Digital Solutions & Chair of Silicon Coast

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Craig ‘CJ’ Josic

Craig Josic aka CJ is epitomises the essence of a visionary leader and community builder. With over a decade of unwavering commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

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Alan Hegerty

Managing Director, Impactus Advisory & Director, Silicon Coast

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Min Swan

President, White House International

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Greg Laverty

Group Executive Economic and Community Development, Sunshine Coast Council

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Roz White

Chair, Sunshine Coast 2032

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Tim Kelly

Aero Engineer | Social Entrepreneur

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Professor Helen Bartlett

Vice Chancellor, University of the Sunshine Coast

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Ted O'Brien MP

Federal Member for Fairfax

Sessions

’s Track Sessions

BREAKFAST›››EXECUTIVE

Quantum Possibilities

Hot breakfast included

PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the first commercially useful quantum computer to solve humanity's greatest challenges. Over a sit-down delicious breakfast at Maroochydore’s premier dining locations, Market Bistro, you will explore realms that you didn’t know were possible as Dr. Dylan Saunders, Director of Quantum Systems Engineering, explores the possibilities of quantum computing and what will mean to the future of the world.

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EXECUTIVE›››Opening

Join us as we “get our geek on” with media personality and mathematician Adam Spencer as he shares his unique take on the amazing world we are all living in.

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Altitude Nine

EXECUTIVE›››Leadership

Genesis of the New Risk and Opportunity Landscape for Australia and the Globe

Do you really understand the world you lead in? Are you constantly watching the global landscape and adapting and adjusting your organisation to combat challenges and take advantage of opportunities. This session at FWD>>>EXECUTIVE is designed to disturb your thinking, provide insights to global impact factors and provide positive solutions to leadership challenges.

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Altitude Nine

FWD›››Sunshine Coast

Where economic opportunity meets lifestyle!

Panel

Under the vision and direction of the Regional Economic Development Strategy established in 2013, the Sunshine Coast region has been on a fast track to growth with significant infrastructure investments and the introduction and advancement of key industries, all designed to lift the incomes and aspirations of those who choose to call the Sunshine Coast home. Whilst much has been achieved, there is no time to stop, and this panel will explore what is next! From greenfield developments, to the latest in technological advancements, hear from those leading projects of the future, and identify ways to leverage for your own advantage.

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Altitude Nine

Balcony Lunch + Network

Light lunch included

The DNA of Forward Fest is to introduce leaders to their next opportunity. Through collaborative collisions our future is bright. Enjoying a casual lunch and enjoying the views of Australia’s largest greenfield CBD development, you will be amazed at who you will meet that allows you to take the quantum leap into your future.

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EXECUTIVE›››Closing

To close out a huge three-day festival of business, we welcome Dr Gayan Benedict, CTO Salesforce to the stage for our closing keynote. Dr Gayan Benedict leads regional efforts in security, engineering and architecture engagement with Salesforce product engineering, industry and key customer accounts. Gayan is co-founder of Salesforce’s global Architecture Guild and is an Industry Research Fellow at MIT’s Center of Information Systems Research at the MIT Sloan School of Management.

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Altitude Nine

GALA DINNER

EXECUTIVE›››Gala

Three course dinner included

FWD>>>EXECUTIVE and Forward Fest is wrapped up in a delicious three course meal at the exquisite Fish on Parkyn Mooloolaba. The Sunshine Coast and Mooloolaba in particular, are famous for their world-famous seafood and Fish on Parkyn is the perfect place to enjoy, wind down after a big festival of business and share your stories, learnings and future actions. Fish on Parkyn offers a contemporary dining experience with exceptional seafood from ‘dock to table’. Don’t eat seafood? Not to worry, we have you covered! Mix and mingle with all levels of government, enterprise and business at this grand finale of Forward Fest 2024.

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tracks

FWD

Climate

The intersection of technology and environmental sustainability, highlighting innovative solutions and strategies to combat climate change.

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Emerging

Showcasing the forefront of technological advancements, emphasising how these innovations are transforming sectors.

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Health

Track explores technology advancements, emphasising the transformative potential of Extended Reality (XR) & Virtual Reality (VR), address global health challenges.

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Invest

Dedicated to exploring investment landscapes, uncovering emerging trends, and networking opportunities for startups.

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Scale

Focuses on what it really takes to scale into a long-term sustainable business.

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Festival

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Executive

Designed for leaders who wish to take a quantum leap in their thinking, knowledge of the world, and approach to leadership to build the perfect connections to propel them forward.

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Future

These are core sessions for attendance by all delegates with a focus on future and emerging technologies.

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Growth

Designed for like-minded businesses to share their knowledge and experiences to grow the shared economies with innovation from our region.

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31 JULY - 2 AUGUST 2024 Sunshine Coast

Acknowledgement of Country

Silicon Coast and partners pays our deepest respect to the Traditional Custodians of this country; the Kabi Kabi and Jinibara peoples of the coastal plains and hinterlands of the Sunshine Coast, as we honor them as the original storytellers, innovators, and custodians of this land, embracing their wisdom to innovate while respecting the sacred ground on which it takes place.

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