The Hon. Yasmin Maree Catley
Yasmin Catley is the Minister for Police and Counter-Terrorism, Minister for the Hunter and Member for Swansea.
The Hon. Emily SUVAAL MLC
Emily Suvaal is a Member of the Legislative Council and Parliamentary Secretary for Trade and Small Business.
Lord Mayor Dr Ross Kerridge
Dr Ross Kerridge became the 15th Lord Mayor of Newcastle in October 2024.
Sarah Kelly
We are delighted to have Sarah Kelly join us with Matt Syron from the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council, who will conduct the Festivals Welcome to Country.
Matt Syron
Matt Syron from the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council, who will conduct the Festivals Welcome to Country, his message emphasises the importance of building trust and understanding to advance reconciliation. Matt is also a former rifleman with the Australian Army.
Alex Brennan
Alex is passionate leader whose experience includes recruitment, start-ups, for-purpose organisations, and stonemasonry.
Zara Crichton
Zara Crichton is a global innovation leader who transforms ideas into valuable assets. She architects ventures and builds ecosystems for commercial success.
James O’Loghlin
MC James O'Loghlin—comedian & New Inventors host—is making innovation fun. He'll wrangle the geniuses and serve up big ideas with a healthy dose of laughter. It's innovation, but funnier.