Idea Curator. Learning Futurist. Global Strategist

Believer that the future belongs to those who constantly and rapidly unlearn and relearn in their daily work and life.

As one of Australia’s top innovators Louka Parry speaks on futures, leadership, and transformation; having worked with thousands of leaders and educators from diverse contexts across the world, including in high-level policy fora such as the OECD, UNESCO, the European Commission, and with all Australian States and Territories.

An award-winning educator, speaker, facilitator and adventurer, Louka’s powerful ability to communicate ideas with clarity allows him to guide thinking about learning, leadership and life to new places, earning him a place in 2022 as a Top 100 Innovator for Australia.

As CEO + Founder of The Learning Future, Louka is committed to transforming learning structures, systems and societies that further empower individuals to develop the key human capabilities that matter most now and into the future. At a time in history when converging technologies are rapidly changing the realities of workplaces and schools, Louka is passionate about exploring the connection point between learning and the era of AI, through powerful provocations.

Louka also co-leads the non-profit Karanga: The Global Alliance for Social-Emotional Learning and Life Skills, which connects the global education community at the forefront of the future of education and social-emotional learning to empower children, educators and communities all across the globe. A rapid learner, Louka speaks five languages, has visited over 80 countries, holds two Masters degrees,

Writer, speaker and learning visionary

David has been a People Development professional for more than 20 years, most notably as Director of Talent, Learning & OD for The Walt Disney Company across Europe, the Middle East & Africa.

As well as being the Chief Learning Strategist at Looop, David is a prominent writer and speaker on topics around modern and digital L&D as well as an active member of the CIPD L&D Advisory Board.



David has the most downloaded L&D Podcast ‘The Learning & Development Podcast’

The Learning & Development Podcast is a topical podcast show for L&D professionals. Each week David James discusses and debates topics affecting the profession alongside various guests.

THE G:LINK (TRAM)

G:link will be operating as usual and stopping at Broadbeach North (across from GCCEC) and Broadbeach South (across from Pacific Fair).

With trams every 7.5 minutes weekdays and 10 minutes on the weekend (between 7am and 7pm), getting to The Star Gold Coast has never been easier. The closest stop is Broadbeach North and from there, a very easy stroll to The Star.

Day Two Agenda

Day One Agenda

Gala Dinner