DAY 2 - Plenary Sessions | Wed 2 July | Country Club, Tasmania
8:00am - Registrations, Coffee Cart & Supplier Showcase
Coffee cart supplied with thanks to Cumulus Studio
More information about the Supplier Showcase coming soon...
9:00am - 10:30am - Official welcome & Tasmanian tourism strategic overview
Master of Ceremonies
Amy Hills - CEO, TICT
Statement to Country
Kitana Mansell - palawa kipli
Tourism Tasmania Chair's Address
Grant O'Brien
Premier's Address
The Hon. Jeremy Rockliff MP - Premier of Tasmania and Minister for Tourism & Hospitality
On the path to 2030 - An update from Tasmanian tourism leaders
Hear from industry leaders, TICT and Tourism Tasmania, about the vision for Tasmania’s tourism industry, how we’re tracking and what further work is planned. You’ll also hear from Tourism Tasmania on issues which matter to you, including a brand and marketing update, travel trends, and digital / AI search impacts. We’ll end this session with some practical take-outs as well.
10:30am - 11:00am - Morning Tea & Supplier Showcase
With thanks to Tasmanian Vacations
11:00am - 12:30pm
The Spirit of Tasmania 2025 Tourism Conference Keynote Address
'Resilience & Reinvention' - presented by Bianca Welsh - Co-Owner, Restaurant Manager and People Manager at Stillwater Restaurant
with thanks to Spirit of Tasmania
Amanda Stevens - Consumer Futurist
Josh Howard - Entrepreneur & Founder of Single Use Ain't Sexy
Networking Lunch: 12:30 - 1:40pm
Take a well-earned break and enjoy a delicious lunch showcasing the best of Tasmanian produce, proudly prepared by the team at the Country Club. It’s the perfect chance to refuel, connect with fellow delegates, and savour the local flavours that make this region so special. Also, don't forget about checking out the Supplier Showcase stallholders!
1:50pm - 2:15pm - Afternoon Uplift
To kick off a jam-packed afternoon, we’re bringing you a dose of inspiration straight from the field! Before you head into your chosen Breakout Session, get ready to be fired up by special guest Kath McCann from the Tasmania Football Club—she’s here to set the tone and get you match-fit for the big plays ahead.
Beyond the Boundary Line – Preparing for our AFL Club
2:30pm - 3:15pm - Breakout Session
Pick the breakout session that interests you most—there are three happening at the same time, each focused on emerging topics and priorities that matter to you. You'll walk away feeling informed, inspired, and ready to dive into what’s next in our industry.
Tourism Australia update and Public Relations insights
Kristy Malapa – Industry Relations Manager, Will Cook – Senior PR Executive, and Claire Allchin - IMHP & Production Coordinator
Secrets to success: what it takes to survive as a business in Tasmania’s tourism industry
An operator Q&A panel discussion hosted by Destination Southern Tasmania’s Alex Heroys.
Josh Geelan, KPMG
3:20pm - 5:00pm - Future-Facing: Where We Go From Here
We’ve saved some of the best for last! As we head into the final stretch, these closing sessions will leave you inspired, energised, and ready to put fresh ideas into action.
Aviation’s challenges, changes and growth in a post-pandemic landscape: Unpacking the role of a regional airport in charting the future
Shane O'Hare - CEO, Launceston Airport
From Hello to Hire: Connecting with the future tourism workforce in today’s online world
A Q&A panel discussion with:
- Natalie Turmine - CEO, Service and Creative Skills Australia
- Hannah Statham - CEO & Founder, Media Mortar
- Lisa Punshon - Executive Director, Tasmanian Hospitality and Tourism Academy (formerly VXT)
Resilience & Reinvention: An agritourism operator's journey in battling red tape and bureaucracy and coming out the other side with a multi-award winning, family-owned success story.
Greg O'Donoghue - Green Olive
Brand Tasmania and TICT Update
5:00pm onwards - Post-Conference Drinks
After an incredible two-day program jam-packed full of networking, thinking, talking and more, the TICT would like to take the opportunity to celebrate by raising a glass to thank everyone for being involved.
See you in the Tonic Bar at the Country Club once the final speaker concludes. Drinks will be available to purchase.
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