Linc Horton
Linc Horton is the CEO of Newcastle Airport, leading the organisation through a critical growth phase with the launch of the new international terminal and the development of the Astra Aerolab precinct.
Chris Shaw
Chris Shaw is the CEO and co-founder of Advanced Navigation, a navigation and autonomous systems technology company.
Em. Prof. Roy Green
Em. Prof. Roy Green AM is leading a major review of the Federal government’s Energy Industry Jobs Plan for the Net Zero Economy Authority. He chairs the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub, serves on the CSIRO board and recently completed his 7-year term as Chair of Port of Newcastle.
Vu Tran
A purpose-driven founder, Vu Tran co-founded edtech unicorn Go1. Now with Black Sky Industries, he's building Australia's sovereign defence capability, driven by a mission to create things that matter.
John Fry
John Fry is the Managing Director of Kongsberg Defence Australia, based in Canberra. Since taking on the role in 2019, he has led the establishment and growth of Kongsberg’s operations in Australia, overseeing the local manufacture and integration of key defence capabilities including NASAMS Ground Based Air Defence, Protected Mobile Fires, and the Naval Strike Missile.
Alex Lautenschlager
Alex is the Hardware Engineering & Manufacturing Manager at Pitcrew AI, where he leads the design and industrialisation of cutting-edge inspection systems for the mining sector. At Pitcrew AI, he is driving the company’s expansion into global markets and building a scalable, locally-led manufacturing strategy that brings advanced technology from prototype to production.
Jess Hodge
Resourceful Living’s Jess Hodge is a leader in the recycling and remanufacture of plastic. Through tireless innovation and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of material science, Jess and the Resourceful Living team developed a superior, sustainable material that empowers architects and designers to create projects without compromise.
Sam Mella
Sam Mella is a Senior Project Manager for Beyond Zero Emissions and a well-known commentator on the subject of cleantech, innovation and zero emissions in the Hunter Valley.
Erich Kisi
MGA Thermal’s Erich Kisi co-invented the patented Miscibility Gap Alloy (MGA) thermal energy storage materials with 10 years of development experience in the field. This breakthrough tech is key to decarbonising hard to abate sectors such as industrial heating.
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.
Dr Renee Goreham
How can nanotechnology find disease early? NanoBiotech leader Dr. Renee Goreham unveils her revolutionary nanosensors. See how this pioneering work is shaping the future of non-invasive diagnostics.
Prof Thomas Nann
Allegro Energy's Prof. Thomas Nann pioneers the new microemulsion flow battery for long-duration storage. This breakthrough tech is key to advancing renewables and combating climate change.