A highlight of Australia’s creative calendar, The Design Conference celebrates its 10th conference with a cracking line-up of 20+ speakers when it returns to Brisbane Powerhouse from Wednesday 16 – Friday 18 June 2021.
Over the last ten years, The Design Conference has evolved into one of the world’s premier professional development opportunities at the forefront of Australia’s creative economy.
Tackling all topics, founder/curator Matthew Haynes insists his speakers address the audience with honesty and authenticity, a formula that’s a hit among speakers and audience alike, earning nothing but five-star reviews.
“With 2020 a washout, there is a lot to share and discuss. I’m particularly interested in uncovering insights to do with Australia’s creative prospects as we move through the next phases of the COVID era. I think Australians have a distinct advantage,” said Haynes.
Catch all the excitement live in person or stream the three-day program as an Immersive Digital Experience in collaboration with Australian Start-up success, Orbits.
“I have never been more excited to rub shoulders with industry heavyweights. I feel a great sense of pride in delivering such a wonderful experience for many aspiring and established creatives. It brings a tear to my eye just thinking about it.”
From critically acclaimed strategists to the world’s best creatives, The Design Conference features 20+ world-class Talks (see complete list below), six industry panels, a massive 60 artist exhibition, concluding with a notorious dancy party at X-Cargo.
Speakers
Amrita Hepi / Choreographer
Crystal Fong / Creative Director/ Apostrophe.xyz
Gerald Torto / Strategy Director / Re Sydney
Kris Andrew-Small / Artist / Designer
Sheldon Lieberman / CEO / Bigfish
Adrian Lawrence / Creative Director /FutureDeluxe
Claudio Kirac / Creative Director / Art—Work
Jerome Gaslain / Creative Director / AKQA
Michaela Webb / Creative Director / Studio Round
Campbell Butler / Lovework Studio
Ben Miles / Creative Director/ R/GA
Danielle de Andrade / Art Director / Garbett Design
Jo Hook / NLP Practitioner/ The You Project
Paul Garbett / Creative Director / Garbett Design
Laura Camilleri / Creative Director/ Grosz CoLab
Robyn Butler / Lovework Studio
Catriona Burgess / Head of Frost Place / Frost* Collective
Evi O / Creative Director / Evi-O Studio
Justin Drape / Group CCO / The Monkeys
Selina Miles / Director/ Scoundrel
Ben Grosz / Creative Director / Grosz CoLab
The Design Conference takes over Brisbane Powerhouse from Wednesday 16 – Friday 18 June 2021.