The Australian Festival Industry Conference (AFIC) has revealed its 2025 program, announcing nine more speakers to join the lineup.
Newly confirmed speakers include:
- The Hon. John Graham MLC, NSW Minister for Music, the Night-Time Economy and the Arts
- Victoria Scott, Culture, Entertainment and Destination Events Director, Tourism & Events Queensland
- Christen Cornell, Research Fellow and Manager, Research Partnerships, Creative Australia
- Peter Noble, Festival Director, Bluesfest Byron Bay
- Sam Pearce, Chief Operating Officer – Pacific Air Show and Co-Founder, Crafted Beer Festival
- Aimee Davies, Founder, Mental Health Educator, Hey Mate
- Katie James, experienced events professional
- Travis Anderson, Sector Manager – Events Asia Pacific Region, Aggreko Event Services
- Lars Brandle, AFIC MC & Head of Content at Vinyl Media
AFIC is the Asia Pacific’s leading industry event for festival management professionals, showcasing music, arts & culture, food & drink, ideas, and sporting festivals.
The conference will take place on September 8-9 at Rivershed, Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane.
The draft program is now live, featuring keynotes, panel discussions, and presentations from 20 industry leaders, along with a trade exhibition and networking events.
The newly announced speakers join the existing roster:
- John Rostron, CEO of the United Kingdom’s Association for Independent Festivals (AIF)
- Greg Cavanagh, CEO, Gympie Music Muster
- Charlie Cush, CEO, Brisbane Festival
- Vicky Lowry, General Manager, Deni Ute Muster
- Chris Woods, Head of Partnerships, APAC, Flicket
- Sylvie Maclean, Head of Commercial, Tixel
- Louise Bezzina, Artistic Director, Brisbane Festival
- Heidi Lenffer, Founder and Director, F.E.A.T
- Alana Hay, Founder and Managing Director, Milestone Creative
- Jason Holmes, Managing Director of H2 Insurance Solutions
- Badi Noble, Founder and Director of Casual Hands
Discounted tickets are available now, offering a ten percent saving on full registration.
Visit australianfestivalconference.com.au for more.