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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Nerida Conisbee

Chief Economist
REA Group

Nerida Conisbee is the Chief Economist for REA Group and one of the leading property market experts in Australia.

Nerida appears every fortnight on ABC News Breakfast, every Monday night on Your Money, writes a fortnightly column for The Australian covering off real estate issues impacting Australia and is the property commentator for Investsmart. In addition to this, she is quoted and appears in a wide range of media outlets throughout Asia Pacific including digital, print, television and radio. She also provides content for REA Group’s websites including realestate.com.au and realcommercial.com.au.

Nerida is the Deputy Chair of the Construction Forecasting Council and is an adviser to fintech startup, BrickX and Skelton Projects, a Melbourne based developer. She also provides updates on property market conditions to major Government bodies. Most recently, Nerida joined the board of Kidnest, a childcare start up and joined the South East Queensland Housing Supply Expert Panel.

Nerida has more than 20 years of property research experience throughout Asia Pacific and she has held senior positions within commercial agencies and major consulting firms during this time. Her experience covers residential and commercial property from both an investor and occupier’s perspective.

Nerida holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours and Masters of Commerce, majoring in Econometrics, from the University of Melbourne.

You can follow Nerida on Twitter and Instagram at @neridaconisbee[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Speakers and Panelists

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Ben McCallum
General Manager – Sydney, Mediacom

Ben has been in advertising for 16 years, working for a number of agencies in London, Manchester and now Sydney. He has the honour of leading the MediaCom Sydney team; a team Ben has been a part of for the last 4 years.

During this time, MediaCom Sydney has produced outstanding work for their partners and really elevated the role of a media agency within the marketing & communications world. Ben is focused on delivering first class solutions to MediaCom’s clients and being true partners to the media publishers of Australia.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Victoria Curro
Managing Director – LIDA Australia

Victoria’s career has seen her become one of the most acclaimed customer engagement specialists in Australia. She has a reputation for innovative thinking and inspirational leadership. Victoria has held senior agency roles for the past 12 years including Managing Director of McCann Sydney and Head of Direct Marketing and Board Member at George Patterson.

Prior to joining LIDA, Victoria was Partner and Head of Strategy at Lavender and integral to the agency winning multiple Agency of the Year awards. At LIDA Victoria works with clients such as CBA, Lexus, Pfizer and Respiri to create marketing programs that change behaviour and deliver long term sustainable results.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Jake Lyme
Data scientist – LIDA Australia

Jake is one of Australia’s emerging talents in data and analytics, having previously made an impact at Woolworths, Fairfax and Bank of New Zealand he has joined LIDA in 2018 to work with some of Australalia’s top brands in unlocking the potential of their data.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Simon Lamplough
Managing Director – Clemenger Melbourne

Simon joined Clemenger BBDO Melbourne in Aug 2009 after moving to Australia from Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO in the UK. In the last ten years Simon has held a number of different roles at Clemenger working across almost all of the agency’s clients. During that time Simon has also helped to transform the agency from a traditional advertising-model to an integrated and progressive agency structure that has seen Clemenger BBDO Melbourne double in size and attract a wealth of new business and organic growth.

Ultimately though, Simon is passionate about his agencies creative product. So, while the communications landscape continues to change apace, he remains committed to holding the highest possible creative standards and leading an agency that continually strives for creative excellence.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”537″ img_size=”225×180″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Kath Blackham
Founder & CEO – VERSA

Kath Blackham has been forming technology for over 19 years. Leading data driven thinking at TNS and RedSheriff.  Then going onto manage product innovation at SEEK and REA. In 2010, Kath founded Deepend Melbourne, a full service digital agency, which grew into one of the largest independent agencies in Australia.

In 2017, Kath helped spearhead the creation of Australia’s first enterprise-level voice experience (VX) agency VERSA. Most recently, Kath led the merging of Deepend Melbourne and VERSA to create a VX and Digital Design powerhouse.

Kath is a thought leader, she champions local initiatives, (Code Like a Girl) and is an Australian voice for digital around the globe (SoDA). Passionate about the future of work and ensuring her business has an exceptional culture, Kath led the creation of the now highly successful four-day working week model that her agency operates. Pioneering and bold in her approach to business, Kath and VERSA are committed to helping people experience a better life.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”536″ img_size=”225×180″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Jonny Clow
Managing Director – VERSA

Jonny has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world across the UK, USA and now Australia. In 2010, Jonny founded BD Network in Melbourne. Winning Australia’s Best Emerging Agency in 2011 (AdNews) and Australia’s Best Small Agency of 2013 (AdNews).

Jonny is now Managing Director of VERSA and is committed to ensuring customers are connected with in more meaningful ways to make businesses more successful. VERSA is AdNews’ Employer of the Year 2019 and Australia’s leading independent voice and digital agency. Jonny is passionate about VERSA forging a path of continued digital and VX innovation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Willie Pang
CEO – MediaCom AUNZ

Willie is the seasoned leader of MediaCom’s Australia and New Zealand operations. He is an accomplished technologist, strategist and leader of people. With 20 years industry experience across the globe, his success as a digital trailblazer among both start-ups and blue-chip companies sees him hold Board positions with a range of exciting technology organizations. Willie is a respected figurehead and holds an intimate knowledge of MediaCom’s people, culture and product.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”556″ img_size=”225×180″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Scott Tindall
Head of Marketing – The Myer Market

Scott is the current Head of Marketing for The Myer Market: one of Australia’s fatest growing online marketplaces and a recently launched joint venture between Myer and Australian tech success story, Marketplacer.

Prior to launching Marketplacer’s own software brand in nine global markets, Scott oversaw the classic beer portfolio at Carlton & United Breweries. Overseeing a diverse portfolio that included: Victoria Bitter, Crown Lager and Crown Golden Ale.  He has also held Brand Marketing Roles prior at L’Oreal and Modelez Australia.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”557″ img_size=”225×180″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Bronwyn Cooper
Head of Content & Programming – Scentre Group

Bronwyn currently leads strategy, content and programming across brand experience for the Westfield portfolio in Australia and New Zealand.

Leading a team of 20 strategy, content, and marketing professionals, Bronwyn and her team seek to close the loop from strategy to execution to results, focused firmly on an enhanced customer experience.

With a background in media and communications strategy, research and data analytics, Bronwyn is passionate about unlocking actionable insights that connect customers with brands, and retailers, to create memorable experiences.

She is involved with the Property Council of Australia’s female mentoring program, the Australia-Israeli Chamber of Commerce young leaders program, and the Australian Direct Marketing Association.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”595″ img_size=”220×260″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Stephanie Famolaro
Director of Business Development, ANZ – The Trade Desk

Stephanie Famolaro is Director of Business Development, ANZ at The Trade Desk and also currently leads the API / Platform Customisation initiative in APAC. In her role, Stephanie is responsible for building relationships with leading agencies in the region to develop intellectual property that helps solve each advertisers’ unique challenges.

Prior to joining The Trade Desk in 2017, she worked at leading media technology company AOL International, Australia, as Head of Platform Sales. Stephanie brings over nine years of industry-related experience working in Publisher, Network and Ad Technology business.

Stephanie holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Sydney Business School and a Bachelor of Media and Communications from the University of Technology Sydney.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”562″ img_size=”225×180″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Brett Gillett
Global Strategic Business Development Director – TVSquared

Brett is passionate about utilizing data to drive marketing growth. Drawing on his 15 years of industry experience, he is responsible for scaling delivery to more markets and provides strategic advice to clients, as they work with TVSquared to leverage their global TV campaigns.

Before joining TVSquared, Brett held senior positions at Sociomantic Labs, TapValue and DataTherapy. He also spent 8 years working for Dow Jones Financial Information Services providing essential information through Data & Analytics for Private Equity and Venture Capital investments in Global Markets.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”571″ img_size=”225×180″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Allan Dib
Managing Director, Melbourne – Pollinate

Allan joined Pollinate at the start of this year to lead its expansion into Melbourne and to help integrate a systems thinking approach throughout the business.   Allan has 25 years of experience across Australia, the U.K and the U.S  as an evidence-based strategist combining his experience in traditional research companies and integrated marketing agencies.

Allan has always looked for the ‘why’ behind the ‘what’ and after spending many years in research, he realised he wanted to go further and consult with his clients on the ‘now what?’ His experience covers all forms of brand and communications work, but his specialty is purpose lead marketing. His career highlight has been the strategic work he did for the award-winning female empowerment campaign – #likeagirl[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”590″ img_size=”225×250″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Shaun Briggs
Head of Marketing Planning – Specsavers

Shaun is the current Head of Marketing Planning for Specsavers Australia.  Before moving client-side, Shaun spent more than 20 years in agencies, having most recently been MD of Initiative Melbourne with experience prior that in account management at Dentsu Mitchell, Mediacom and the original Mitchell & Partners.  His category experiences includes automotive, FMCG, QSR, Banking and Retail.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”599″ img_size=”225×250″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Adrian Elton
Creative Director – Adrian Elton Creative

Adrian Elton loves making shit up. Not in the pathological liar sense, obviously, but certainly in the sense of feverishly generating mountains of material. From real-life campaigns for real-life clients, to spoof ads and memes like the Clive Palmer/IKEA ad which went spectacularly viral following the recent federal election.

Adrian has run his own boutique advertising and design shop, Adrian Elton Creative*, for the last 15 years and is truly ‘discipline-fluid’; oscillating effortlessly between copywriting, art direction, graphic design, illustration, photography, film-making and audio production.

And when he’s not producing projects for his own clients, Adrian loves donning the ol’ copywriting hat and collaborating with other agencies, helping them crack the big ideas with his patented brand-chemistry™.

Adrian exemplifies the free-range contemporary creative; blurring the lines by shape-shifting as the moment demands. While ordinarily that might be a formula for the dreaded ‘Jack of all trades, master of none’;  once you’ve got the mythical 10,000 hours of flight time in each area, it translates into an entirely different beast with one helluva bite.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”610″ img_size=”225×250″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Joanna Barnes
PHD Head of Trading

Joanna has more than 17 years’ experience in media agencies and media trading across a diverse client base including Automotive, FMCG, Fashion and Government.

Joanna is responsible for the cost and quality output across all PHD clients and works closely with the Trading/Planning and Account Management teams to ensure they deliver market leading performance and pricing to our clients.

Joanna is well respected in the industry for her collaborative and transparent approach to trading and has a proven track record of driving innovation through partnerships.

Outside of work, Joanna loves spending time with friends and family and exploring the world through hiking including places such as the Aletsch glacier in Switzerland, the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea and most recently Everest Base Camp.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”614″ img_size=”225×250″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Prue Jones
Design Director – Fjord Melbourne

Prue has spent the last 25 years in various creative leadership positions across the advertising and design industries, delivering highly-crafted design, digital and service experiences for iconic Australian and international brands.

Currently a Design Director at Fjord, she is a passionate speaker about how zero UI, robotics, artificial intelligence and increased computing power will likely challenge the current concepts of government, society, work and leisure in the near-future.

To meet these challenges, she believes both highly ethical and conscious design will have a critical part to play in how we interact with systems, services, products and each other.

A comparatively long career in the creative industries has inevitably led to her being a strong advocate for women, both in the world of creative work and in the design of emerging technologies themselves.

As well as being recently appointed as a national director on the board of AGDA (the Australian Graphic Design Association), she is also shaping the future of design studies as a member of the Course Advisory Committee of Swinburne’s International School of Design.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”619″ img_size=”225×250″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Lindsay Bennett
Corporate Communications Manager – DDB group

Lindsay Bennett is a passionate media and communications professional, leading Marketing and New Business at DDB Australia. She stepped into her role at DDB role after developing an interest in creative agencies and their workings at AdNews, where she reported on media, marketing and advertising for three years.

Looking after communications, marketing and new business for DDB Australia, she is responsible for internal and external communications, marketing and new business across DDB Group nationally, which also includes Track, Tribal, Mango and DDB Remedy. With her background as a senior journalist and now communications specialist, she’s a firm believer in the power of marketing.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”618″ img_size=”225×250″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Richard Hunwick
Director of Sales, Television – Nine Entertainment

Richard has over 20 years experience in media on both the media agency and the media owner side, with roles in London, Sydney and Brisbane, and has worked for both Nine and Network Ten.

For the last 10 years, he has held in senior sales roles at Nine in both the television and digital arms of the business having served as Nine’s Director of Sales for Brisbane before taking on his current role where is responsible for the company’s overall TV sales budget.

He has a passion for television, in all its forms, and currently sits on the board of industry body ThinkTV.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”648″ img_size=”225×250″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Will Allen
National Head of TV Sales & Head of Sales – Brisbane, SCA

Will Allen has seen Brisbane’s “Coming of Age” firsthand over his 20+ years in the game. Currently, he holds a unique perspective on both the local and national marketplace owing to his dual role at SCA, where he’s both National Head of TV Sales and Head of Sales in Brisbane. Over the last two years, his national role has granted him exposure to the wider landscape from both an agency and client standpoint, particularly when considering Brisbane and ‘Boomtown’s’ growth and opportunity relative to the Southern markets. Will’s worked across all facets of the industry throughout his career. He’s served client side and as BAA Vice President, within full-service and media agencies, and has represented numerous media owners across metro and regional markets. A huge believer in promoting within, Will champions career progression within SCA by removing the perception of geographic boundaries. He sees workplace flexibility, culture and inclusiveness as drivers of staff retention and places a focus innovation and bravery to create meaningful change.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”BUY TICKETS” color=”sandy-brown” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.book-this.com%2Fadnews-summit-melbourne-2019%2Fevent%2Fticket||target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column][/vc_row]