AGENDA

AUSTRALIA GLOBAL SUMMIT AGENDA
Acknowledgement of Country
Welcome and Update from Tourism Australia

Hear from Tourism Australia’s Managing Director, Phillipa Harrison, as she gives an update on the state of the industry and how Australia is positioned for a future reopening.
Intelligent Optimism

Get inspired with Future Crunch, a group of scientists, artists, technologists and entrepreneurs who believe there are new and better ways of doing things. Dr Angus Hervey and Tané Hunter are the dynamic Future Crunch duo whose mission is to foster intelligent, optimistic thinking about the future, and to empower people to contribute to it.
Aboriginal Experiences

Hear from three of our unique Discover Aboriginal Experiences operators and what it means to them to be able to share their culture with the world. Interviewed by Indigenous entertainment presenter and journalist, Brooke Boney.
Break
Arts and Entertainment

Discover a year-round calendar of cultural events taking place throughout Australia. Brought to you by award-winning musical duo, Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall.
Selling Australia

Jane Phillips, General Manager, Distribution Development Partnerships, will share an update on how to best sell Australia, focusing on what has changed while travel has been on hold.
The State of Australian Tourism

Tourism Australia’s Executive General Manager, Strategy & Research Rob Dougan will share the latest consumer insights and trends.

Australian Coastal Experiences

Australia has a vast coastline so there are world class experiences to be had on the white sand beaches and crystal-clear water. This session is all about the abundance of activities along our shores. Brought to you by social media couple, Nick Fabbri and Terysa Vanderloo from Sailing Ruby Rose.
Break
Australian Food and Drink

This session will leave you hungry as you learn about the broad range of gastronomic experiences available throughout Australia. Presented by the owners of Three Blue Ducks.
Aussie Specialist Program - What's in it for me?

The benefits of being an Aussie Specialist are plenty. Take a look into some of the features and tools available on the new Aussie Specialist platform and hear directly from our global Aussie Specialist Team.
Marketing Australia

Our Chief Marketing Officer, Susan Coghill will share how Tourism Australia is keeping Australia on everyone’s must do travel lists.
Australian Landscapes

Learn all about Australia’s diverse and wide, open spaces and the unique experiences to be enjoyed by you and your clients. A discussion between Ben Messina and Daniel Tran, two of Australia's renowned landscape photographers.
Break
Australian Luxury

Luxury travel and the luxury traveller have changed in the last few years. Learn why Australia’s brand of luxury is perfectly suited to this evolution. Presented by Susan Kurosawa and Hayley Baillie.
The New Australian Itinerary

A panel of ITOs share what’s new across Australia and how to exceed client expectations with thoughtfully curated experiences found only Down Under. 
New Tools for your Toolbox

Learn about Tourism Australia’s new tools and initiatives such as the Trade Resources Hub, Australia 365 and the National Experience Content Initiative, all designed to help you sell Australia.
Closing Remarks
Note: Program is subject to change.