Speakers

SPEAKERS

Our speakers are here to energise, inspire and support Emergence Creative Collsion. They will be sharing their insider knowledge, offering a new perspective and breaking up the creative thought process.

Maggie Ciobanu

Founder - Yoochooz

I’m Maggie, creator and founder of the Yoochooz platform—an innovative solution designed to help children develop more thoughtful,...

Amy Carter-James

Co-Founder & CEO - Raaise

At 22, in Mozambique, Amy developed a world-leading eco-lodge that defined a new category in sustainable tourism. This...

Beau Miles

YouTuber

Beau is in a midlife adventure crisis, festering with it off on YouTube. Ex-outdoor educator, hobby farmer, wood-obsessed,...

Beth Temperley

Creative Producer, Technologist & Co-founder ArtsiX

Beth Temperley is a creative producer and technologist who has spent the past decade shaping Australia’s music and...

Candice Nannup

Artist and Curator

I am a Noongar (Willman, Ballardong), Yinjabarndi, and Karijarra Artist living on Wardandi Boodja, with a lifelong passion...

Cate Rocchi

Managing Director of Perth Media and author

Cate Rocchi is Managing Director of Perth Media – a strategic communications, public relations and media consultancy. The...

Cathal Mongey

Account Manager, writer and muso

Meet Cathal, an Account Manager at Juicebox who loves to infuse creativity into every aspect of their work....

Clare Reid

Creative writer and comms strategist.

Clare Reid is a creative writer and comms strategist. She leads the team at Lush – the content...

Cooper Shreeve

Familiarisation Coordinator

Cooper Shreeve is a 24-year-old marketing and tourism professional, born and raised in Busselton, Western Australia. After completing...

Danielle Fitzgerald

documentary photographer, artist, and narrative disruptor

Danielle Fitzgerald is a documentary photographer, artist, and narrative disruptor based in Margaret River. With a background in...

David Nobay

Co-Founder, FAVOURITECHILD.STUDIO

David Nobay’s 30-year career in advertising has put him in the Creative Director’s hot-seat in Hong Kong, London,...

Dennis Power

Multi-faceted Gig Worker

Dennis is a multi-faceted gig worker unable to choose one profession. As a science journalist, he writes for...

Dr Tash Teakle

Founder and Regional WA Facilitator for Accelerating Commercialisation

Tash is experienced in business strategy, commercialisation, innovation and is passionate about sustainable primary industries and new technology. In...

Ellysia Burton

Creative

Ellysia began her creative career in an unexpected way, as a suit. After working in almost every corner...

Hon Stephen Dawson MLC

Minister for Regional Development; Ports; Science and Innovation; Medical Research; Kimberley.

Stephen was born in Dublin and first came to Australia in 1986 on a family holiday. 3 years...

Joshua Yates

Filmmaker and creative producer

Joshua Yates is a community-driven filmmaker and creative producer based in Margaret River, Western Australia. Deeply rooted in...

Julia Jean-Rice

Shire of Augusta Margaret River President

Elected in 2017 Julia Jean-Rice (Meldrum) grew up and was educated in Manjimup where her family were original...

Kate Mactiernan

Founder of Shuffle and Second Home

Originally from Perth, Australia, Kate studied and practiced architecture throughout the world. Landing in London amid the financial...

Kav Temperley

Frontman, Songwriter, Producer & Co-founder ArtsiX

Best known as the voice and songwriter of Eskimo Joe, Kav Temperley is one of Australia’s most iconicmusical...

Leigh Wood

Co founder Nani Creative, Co-President of the Perth Advertising and Design Committee (PADC)

A creative to her core, and a communications powerhouse when it counts, Leigh’s expertise is grounded in more...

Martine Perret

Photographic artist

Martine Perret is a photographic artist who was born in Paris and now lives and works from her...

Michal Napora

Founder - 32-33

Michal Napora is a seasoned video games marketer with over a decade of experience, having worked on renowned...

Nanci Nott

Creative Director

Nanci Nott is a nerdy creative whose passions include philosophy, literature, art, and the spaces in between. She...

Nathan Lynch

Financial crime writer - Blue Frontier Studios

Nathan Lynch is a financial crime writer who has spent three decades working across journalism, film, magazines and...

Nicholas Kempt

Artist/Creative Director/Animator

Introducing Nicholas Kempt – Visual Artist, Animator and Creative Director based in Western Australia.Nicholas transforms salvaged natural materials into...