Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Opening Keynote
Li Cunxin AO is a globally respected speaker whose remarkable life story delivers powerful lessons in leadership, resilience and driving organisational change.
Closing Keynote
Toni Powell is a two-time international business award winner and author, known for delivering practical strategies for culture, leadership and team performance.
International Speaker
International Speaker
International speaker Rachael Moses is a UK consultant physiotherapist and leadership expert, offering practical insights on leading people and driving impact in healthcare.
Plenary Speakers
Plenary / Workshop Speaker
Azmeena is a leading personal injury lawyer and Principal at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, specialising in the intersection of health and law.
Plenary / Breakfast Speaker
Jade is a business strategist, global keynote speaker and founder of GrowthRx and Ansa Health, specialising in leadership, culture and performance in allied health.
Plenary Speaker
Julian is one of Australasia’s leading experts in the practical application of artificial intelligence, helping organisations turn emerging technology into meaningful outcomes.
Plenary Speaker
Leo is an academic leader in physiotherapy and digital research innovation and Chair of the Conference Committee for FOCUS26.
Plenary Speaker
Trevor is a physiotherapy researcher and leader in technology enabled rehabilitation and telerehabilitation.
Invited Speakers
Invited Speaker
Michelle Whap is an award-winning senior ICU physiotherapist with expertise in critical care leadership and culturally responsive practice.
Invited Speaker
Trent is National President of The Pharmacy Guild of Australia and a leading voice in community pharmacy policy and reform.
Workshop Speaker
Barry is a physiotherapist, software engineer and founder of CliniScribe, specialising in practical AI solutions for allied health.
Workshop Speaker
Belinda is a physiotherapist and Professor in Health AI, specialising in digital innovation for rehabilitation, mental health and wellbeing.
Workshop Speaker
Mark is an internationally recognised expert in digital health and informatics, physiotherapist and educator.
Breakfast Speaker
Helen is an experienced physiotherapy leader and non-executive director with a global career across acute, community and allied health services.
Breakfast Speaker
John is a sports and exercise physiotherapist, educator and founder of Active Rehabilitation Physiotherapy.
Conference location
Pullman Cairns International
17 Abbott Street
Cairns 4870
P: +61 7 4032 1300
W: pullmancairnsinternational.com.au
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