DAY THREE will be like no other day you have ever experienced, designed to encourage the conversations that should happen, but don’t!
This day is designed to be life-changing and fun. Our hope is that in 10 years you look back and realise that the people and opportunities that shaped your future, you met at FWD›››FEST 25.
Speakers


Kathryn Giudes
Chair of Silicon Coast - Kathryn Giudes is a leader dedicated to creating successful organisations through strategic conversations and problem-solving.


Peter Deans
Peter is the visionary Creator & Founder of Gōru and 52 Risks®, principal of Notwithoutrisk Consulting, and a trusted advisor to fintechs and start-ups companies.


Chris Le Serve
Chris has extensive commercial and transaction experience in both the private and public sector throughout a range of geographies and industries.
Sessions
FWD›DAY THREE’s Sessions
Day 3 - FWD›ACT Immersive ThinkTank
includes morning tea
The race is on to be the leading innovation powerhouse in Australia. What does the Sunshine Coast need to do over the next 5 years to be in a winning position? Discuss. The thinktank will seek to take stock of where the region is up to today and develop specific, actionable strategies to make the Sunshine Coast the best place to work, live, collaborate, and innovate. We will leverage the knowledge and expertise of the leaders at FWD>>>FEST in the room to develop plans that can attract more public and private sector industries and investment, expand and grow the innovation ecosystem, support the growth and scaling up of startups, and strengthen the regional appeal to individuals, businesses, institutions, and investors. Facilitator – Peter Deans
Pier 33
Day 3 - LEADERS Long Lunch @ Pier 33 Mooloolaba
includes catered lunch
The perfect culmination of FWD>>>FEST, our Leaders Long Lunch is where the real business happens and lifelong connections and collaborations are locked and loaded leading into FWD>>>FEST 26!
Pier 33
Wed 7 May
Connect, Support & Grow
DAY ONE
DAY ONE is a full day dedicated to providing entrepreneurs and innovators with the tools, connections and support they need to accelerate to the next level through the delivery of 4 Streams delivering real life storytelling, learning, immersion and action!

Thurs 8 May
Challenge, Lead & Drive
DAY TWO
DAY TWO is a full day meticulously designed to challenge the mindset and business acumen of our entrepreneurs, innovators and their support system.
Professional and personal development are a cornerstone to leadership and this day is designed to produce our next gen leaders.

Fri 9 May
Conversate, Collaborate & Act!
DAY THREE
DAY THREE will be like no other day you have ever experienced, designed to encourage the conversations that should happen, but don’t!
This day is designed to be life-changing and fun. Our hope is that in 10 years you look back and realise that the people and opportunities that shaped your future, you met at FWD›››FEST 25.
