CONNECT CONFERENCE SPEAKERS 2026

Connect Conference 2026 tackles some of the most important conversations impacting the Visual Communications sector today.

This three-day event is designed to delve into the challenges, opportunities and possibilities for the print, sign and visual media industry, print specifiers and creatives, offering the leading-edge intelligence, insights and inspiration you need to support the future profitability and sustainability of your business.  

Connect 2026 features keynote presentations, fireside chats, industry panels and future-ready discussions that will unpack the big issues...and deliver real insights. Register today to hear from local and international experts and thought leaders, join the conversation about the big issues, and equip yourself for success!

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Speaker Profiles

Matt Aitken
Managing Director, IVE Group
Lori Anderson
President, International Sign Association
Charbella Ayoub
Signwriter, Cunneen Signs
Ford Bowers
CEO, PRINTING United Alliance
Karren Challoner-Miles
CEO - Visual Connections
Dr David Cooke
Executive Director, ESG Advisory
Linda Edwards
Managing Director - British Sign & Graphics Association
Dr Craig Emerson
Managing Director, Emerson Economics
Matt Fitzpatrick
General Manager, Signarama Australia
Robin Griffith
Editor, Visual Connections
Mick Harrold
President, Australian Sign & Graphics Association
Mel Ireland
Manufacturing Hub Manager, Queensland Government
Steve Lambourne
Director, SS Signs
Callan Laughton
Managing Director, Insigns
Dr Xun Li
Team Leader & Senior Researcher, CSIRO
Megan Lilly
Deputy Commissioner, Jobs & Skills Australia
Gillon McLachlan
CEO & Managing Director, Tabcorp
Paul Richards
Head Teacher, Sign & Graphics - Sydney TAFE
Brett Spicer
Senior Sustainability Professional, Bird & Bower Advisory
Steve Vamos
Experienced CEO & Leadership Expert



Richard Williams
Managing Director, Precision Solutions Group



PLUS hear from JC Decaux, international industry associations, local industry experts...and much more! 

FULL PROGRAM COMING SOON!

Registrations Open: Book Today!

Choose what day interests you the most, or lock in for all three days of information, ideas and inspiration! Early Bird tickets start from $199 incl. GST per day, or $525 for a 3-day pass.

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