The AFIC expands its lineup

The Australian Festival Industry Conference, Asia Pacific’s leading industry event for festival management personnel has expanded its already stacked lineup of guest speakers and industry professionals with the addition of another 7 speakers, which include:

  • Shannon Green – Senior Manager of Business Development, Sydney Showground

  • Liz Martin – CEO, Accessible Arts NSW

  • Ashleigh O’Gara – Event Manager, Ability Fest / Untitled Group

  • Jake Challenor – CEO & Co-Founder, Sound Story

  • Andrew Macarthur – Managing Director, Clean Vibes & City Return and Earn

  • Jessica Wundke – Manager, Policy Reform – Green Industries SA

  • Lisa Dowsett – Head of Events and Partnerships, Northern Beaches Council

The AFIC confrenece is set to take place at Sydney’s iconic Luna Park from the 30th - 31st of August, with Tickets are on sale now. The key focus areas for this year’s conference include sustainability and accessibility, as well as providing a platform for discussions on new topics that haven’t been covered before. The full program for the 2023 AIFC will be unveiled in the coming weeks.

“I’m proud to be announcing another round of speakers for this year’s event – from event producers, to industry representation bodies, to venues, Councils and consultancies, they each represent an important pocket of the industry.” AFIC founder and event director, Carlina Ericson

Previously Announced Speakers include:

  • (Keynote) Rhoda Roberts – Creative Director, Parrtjima Festival & First Nations Advisor, AGB Events

  • (Keynote) Anthony Bastic – CEO & Creative Director, AGB Events

  • Greg Donavan – Managing Director, Outback Music Festival Group

  • Alana Hay – Founder and Managing Director, Milestone Creative

  • Sally Porteous – Managing Director, Red Lanyard, The Event Planners Workshop and the Event Managers Network

  • Jason Holmes – Managing Director, H2 Insurance Solutions

  • Badi Mahabat – Principle, Bold Futures & Casual Hands

  • Dr Abbas Elmualim – Partner, Bold Futures

Early bird tickets are on sale now until 21 May, saving delegates fifteen percent off the full registration price. To purchase, visit www.australianfestivalconference.com.au

Ashleigh O’Gara – Event Manager, Ability Fest / Untitled Group

Shannon Green – Senior Manager of Business Development, Sydney Showground

Andrew Macarthur – Managing Director, Clean Vibes & City Return and Earn

Michelle Symes@australianfestivalindustryconfrence, @carlinaericson