As we kick off 2026, the biggest challenge facing our region is talent. The next generation of high-performers isn't looking for "industrial jobs" in the old sense. They are looking for purpose, impact, and the chance to solve the world’s biggest physical problems.
Join us for our first Innovators Lunch of the year:
Beyond the Hard Hat.
We are ditching the "sit-and-listen" format. This session is designed to give you the data, the stories, and the tools to rebrand your roles and win the talent war against capital cities.
Meet the Speakers:
THE AGENDA: INFORM, INSPIRE, ACTIVATE
🥪 12:00 PM | Lunch & Vibe Check Grab lunch immediately upon arrival and join the conversation at our interactive stations.
📊 INFORM | The Reality Check
Newy Tech People’s Melinda Seitsma, Senior Engineering Consultant, will unpack the latest data on the local talent market. What do candidates actually want? And how do we bridge the gap between "Industrial Perception" and "High-Tech Reality"?
⚡ INSPIRE | The Case Studies
Hear from two local companies proving that "Hard Tech" is the hottest ticket in town:
Australian EVS: Jye Hollier, Lead Engineer, on why engineers are trading software for the thrill of high-voltage, hands-on innovation.
Allegro Energy: Jay Tennant, Electrochemist, discusses attracting top-tier scientists by selling the mission, not just the role.
🛠 ACTIVATE | The Makeover
Roll up your sleeves for a table challenge. We’ll take boring, standard job descriptions and rewrite them into "Killer Hooks" that attract motivated, high-skilled talent.
We have the lifestyle. We have the meaningful work. Now, let’s make sure the world knows it.
See you there,
The Hunter iF Team
