Australian Festival Industry Conference 2025 Unveils New Speakers and Program

The Australian Festival Industry Conference (AFIC) has revealed its 2025 program, announcing nine more speakers to join the lineup.

Newly confirmed speakers include:

1. The Hon. John Graham MLC, NSW Minister for Music, the Night-Time Economy and the Arts
2. Victoria Scott, Culture, Entertainment and Destination Events Director, Tourism & Events Queensland
3. Christen Cornell, Research Fellow and Manager, Research Partnerships, Creative Australia
4. Peter Noble, Festival Director, Bluesfest Byron Bay
5. Sam Pearce, Chief Operating Officer - Pacific Air Show and Co-Founder, Crafted Beer Festival
6. Aimee Davies, Founder, Mental Health Educator, Hey Mate
7. Katie James, experienced events professional
8. Travis Anderson, Sector Manager – Events Asia Pacific Region, Aggreko Event Services
9. 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 8th-9th 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:

1. John Rostron, CEO of the United Kingdom’s Association for Independent Festivals (AIF)
2. Greg Cavanagh, CEO, Gympie Music Muster
3. Charlie Cush, CEO, Brisbane Festival
4. Vicky Lowry, General Manager, Deni Ute Muster
5. Chris Woods, Head of Partnerships, APAC, Flicket
6. Sylvie Maclean, Head of Commercial, Tixel
7. Louise Bezzina, Artistic Director, Brisbane Festival
8. Heidi Lenffer, Founder and Director, F.E.A.T
9. Alana Hay, Founder and Managing Director, Milestone Creative
10. Jason Holmes, Managing Director of H2 Insurance Solutions
11. 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.