Your MC is Peter Rowsthorn, a high energy, fast paced stand-up comedian and a measured character actor.

A/Prof. Philip Truskett AM is a General Surgeon with an interest in Upper GI and HPB Surgery at the Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, where he is a senior staff specialist.

Passionate about same day surgery and care, with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the sector.

Lisa will share her experiences of her success and challenges as an elite athlete, coach, working mum, wife, author, public personality and health and fitness advocate.

Gareth and Richard have a passion of adventure and exploration that spans many years.

Arnaldo Valedon, MD is an anaesthesiologist practicing day surgery and perioperative management for twenty six years.

Scott is the Chief Operating Officer for Nexus Hospitals and has extensive experience in growing strong healthcare businesses.

Dr Denise Quinlan is the co-founder of the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing & Resilience and Adjunct Senior Fellow at the University of Canterbury.

Walkley award winning journalist, Podcast host, health and science reporter for the ABC.

David has diverse executive and senior management experience in Private Health Insurance, Private Hospitals and Aged and Community Care.

With over 30 years' experience, Alex has a demonstrated history of growing and developing SME's, local and multinational companies.

Andrew has had a diverse and unique healthcare experience and enjoys overseeing AHSA’s development within the evolving challenges within the healthcare environment.

General Manager of the largest and most diverse medical consumable, pharmaceutical and vaccine distributor in Australia.

Dominic has over 30 years in business and clinical translational roles in Europe and Australia.

Chief Medical Officer and Director of Icon Group. Also works clinically as a Haematologist at Icon Cancer Centre Wesley and Icon Cancer Centre Mackay.

John is a Gastroenterologist and Clinical Senior Lecturer in the Department of Medicine at the University of Sydney.

Matthew is an actuary in EY’s Health and Human Services team based in Canberra.

Significant expertise in university leadership which has been built upon clinical expertise in intensive care nursing practice.

Eva has explored various disciplines to broaden her clinical and leadership objectives and has integrated her clinical knowledge and research to develop sustainable resources which will ensure successful results.

Helen has predominately worked in operating theatres for over 20 years in private hospitals and commenced work in Queensland Health’s Private Health Regulation Unit in 1999.

Health Service Assist Group is the market leader of perioperative education services, educating thousands of perioperative nurses each year.

Judith has extensive experience in the hospital and the healthcare sector, having worked primarily in private hospitals over the last 25+ years.

Member of the Federal Board of the AOA and Principal Investigator and Steering Committee Chair of the Australian Spine Registry

Michelle Bibby is the Founder and Sole Director of Infection Prevention Australia

Milosh is responsible for Medibank‘s customer portfolios, including member health programs, Live Better and diversified insurance portfolios.

Over the last 20 years Rachel has been working in a variety of commercial roles in the sector, including a medical distribution business and various medical specialty-based organisations.

Rodney has over 20 years experience in the healthcare sector with expertise in risk management, governance, stakeholder management, legal and project management.

Simon started his career as a factory engineer and product design engineer, including for diagnostic and surgical devices.

Wendy is a lead auditor for Quality Management Systems and has represented Day Hospitals and Procedure Centres on various committees at state, national and international level.