2025 speakers
In addition to the FREE showcase, Events Uncovered featured the Spice Knowledge Sessions; a wide-ranging supporting program of speakers and panelists who shared their extensive knowledge on crucial topics of importance to the events industry.
See the 2025 speakers below.

Mark Humphries
Master of Ceremonies

Julia Barnard
Managing Director
This Space Creative

Chantelle Beaunom
Founder
Right Angle Events

James Bennett
Director of Creative Technologies APAC
Project Worldwide

Darren Crichton-Browne
Managing Director
DCB Conferences and Events

Andrew Everingham
CEO
CAPITAL-e Marketing & Events

Michael Fleck
Director
Synergy Effect

Alison Gardiner
Director of Sales, Strategy & Partnerships
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC)

Katerina Grant
CEO
THE WORLD OF

Hannah Gott
Director
Hannah Gott Experience

Jess Hatzis
Founder & Co-Founder
Willow & Blake and Frank Body

Andrea Heath
Managing Director
Onsite Event

Stephanie Humphries
Senior Event Manager
ICC Sydney

Mercedes Ibbett
Managing Director & Owner
EVT Incentive Marketing

Despina Karatzias
Founder
Institute of Excellence

Bruce Keebaugh
Founder
The Big Group

Lisa Kelliher
CEO
Be Challenged

Kristiana Kruysmulder
Head of Event Marketing
KPMG Australia

Dan Londero
CEO & Founder
Turnkey Event Solutions

Charith Moonesinghe
Senior ANZ Marketing Executive

Michael Rodrigues
Commissioner
NSW 24-Hour Economy

Karen Sainsbury
Managing Director
Cornerstone Events

Kamal Sarma
Founder & CEO
Rezilium

Rishad Sukhia
Founder & Director
Bright Labs

Amanda Vinci
CEO
The EA Institute