MEET THE SPEAKERS

The National Early Years Policy Summit at QPAC’s Out of the Box Festival brings together a dynamic line-up of voices shaping the future of early childhood policy and practice. From government leaders to researchers, educators and advocates, each speaker offers unique insight and expertise. Discover the people driving change and join the conversation as they share bold ideas, practical strategies and new perspectives.

We'll have over 40 national and international speakers at the Summit. Here's the first batch we can announce - but there's many more to come !

Ana Nieto

Director

Early Years - Minderoo Foundation

Caroline Croser-Barlow

CEO

The Front Project

Grainne O'Loughlin

CEO

Karitane

Kristy Muir

CEO

The Paul Ramsay Foundation

Matthew Cox

Executive Director

The Bryan Foundation

Michael Hogan

Executive Convenor

Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership

Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY)

Prue Warrilow

CEO

Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY)

Simon Factor

Executive Convenor, Investment Dialogue for Australia’s Children

Organisation

Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY)

Dr Ros Baxter

Chief Executive Officer

Goodstart Early Learning

Samantha Page

CEO

Early Childhood Australia

Dr Sandra Cheeseman

CEO

C&K

Garth Morgan

Founder and CEO

changewise

Georgie Dent

CEO

The Parenthood

Travers McLeod

Executive Director

Brotherhood of St.Laurence (BSL)

Hyahno Moser

CEO, Professor

Australian Institute of Play

Anne Hollonds

Australia's National Children's Commissioner

Register Now

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation shaping early childhood policy in Australia. Secure your place at the National Early Years Policy Summit today.