14th Annual OHS Leaders Summit, Australia Step into a high-impact gathering with the nation’s most senior OHS
leaders, dedicated to rethinking safety leadership, embracing technology,
and driving wellbeing and resilience beyond compliance.
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Join us at the 14th Annual OHS Leaders
Australia Summit

Step into a high-impact gathering with the nation’s most senior OHS leaders, dedicated to rethinking safety leadership, embracing technology, and driving wellbeing and resilience beyond compliance.

17th – 18th and 19th of March 2026, Sunshine Coast.

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ABOUT THE EVENT

The OHS Leaders Summit Australia is the country’s number 1 event gathering for senior health, safety, and wellbeing  executives. In 2026, this distinguished group will come together for three impactful days. 

Scheduled for 17, 18 and 19 of March 2026 in the Sunshine Coast, QLD, the 14th Annual OHS Leaders Summit Australia will serve as the meeting place for over 200 Directors of Workplace, Health and Safety from across Australia.

The program will showcase some of the most influential WHS leaders from Australia and beyond, with over 40 sessions delivered through keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, and targeted roundtable discussions. 

We look forward to welcoming your attendance.

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SPEAKERS

Emma Hoult
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Emma Hoult

Emma Hoult, Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing, NAB

Llewelyn Spink
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Llewelyn Spink

AI Corporate, Governance Lead, Human Technology Institute

Louise Rademan
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Louise Rademan

Senior Director, Health, Safety, Security, Environment, DP World

Lisa Crawford
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Lisa Crawford

General Manager, Health & Safety, Jemena

Kim Grady
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Kim Grady

Chief Health, Safety & Wellbeing Officer, University of Sydney

David Schelbach
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David Schelbach

Chief Sustainability Officer, Ixom Operations

Christian Frost
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Christian Frost

Prinicipal Advisor, Safety Sphere

Patrick Murphy
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Patrick Murphy

General Manager of HSE, Transurban, Chair of the Safety Sphere Industry Standing Committee

Wade Needham
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Wade Needham

Director ESG & EHS, Natural Resources APAC

Maranda McLaren
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Maranda McLaren

Head of Insights & Experience, Safety Sphere

Alex Papli
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Alex Papli

AI expert & Founder, Hypergen

Damione Wright
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Damione Wright

Managing Director – Asia Pacific, Mechanix Wear

Dr. Manuel Seidel
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Dr. Manuel Seidel

Founder & CEO, ecoPortal

Sean Fyfe
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Sean Fyfe

Founder & Director, Mibo

Jess Daly
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Jess Daly

Chief Strategy Officer, Everyday Massive

Daniel Alexander
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Daniel Alexander

Chief Strategy & Product, ecoPortal

Tyron McGurgan
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Tyron McGurgan

CEO, Focus Network

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ELEVATING YOUR WHS STRATEGY STARTS HERE

Hear from leading WHS Visionaries

Gain exclusive insights from leading WHS executives across Australia and abroad through interactive sessions designed to challenge thinking and inspire action.

Stay ahead of emerging risks and regulatory trends

Access exclusive, localised research presented by Focus Network analysts, crafted to help you proactively navigate evolving regulations, mitigate risk, and drive improved safety outcomes.

Connect with over 200 WHS Leaders

Engage with a curated network of senior safety leaders facing comparable challenges, exchange proven strategies, and build relationships that last well beyond the event through multiple networking opportunities.

Unlock customised solutions through tailored 1:1 meetings

Engage in private, outcome-driven discussions with leading suppliers, designed to help you overcome barriers, unlock new opportunities, and accelerate stronger WHS outcomes.

Focus on strategy without distractions

Immerse yourself in a setting tailored for senior WHS decision makers, where strategic insight replaces daily interruption, and big ideas take centre stage.

Benchmark Against Other Prominent Australian Companies

Learn how organisations are building resilient, future-ready WHS programs by benchmarking against peers, and walk away with actionable frameworks to elevate your safety leadership.

TOPICS OF DISCUSSION IN 2026

  • Building a Safety Culture from the Top Down

    How board and executive buy-in directly impacts the creation and sustainability of a robust safety culture.

  • Crafting Safety and Wellbeing Messages That Resonate

    Strategies for aligning safety and wellbeing communication with workforce values and broader company initiatives to maximise engagement and compliance.

  • Safety and ESG Integration

    Exploring the intersection of environmental, social, and governance goals with health and safety objectives to create holistic organisational strategies.

  • Addressing Psychosocial Risks

    Identifying, managing, and mitigating mental health and well-being risks to foster a supportive and resilient workplace culture.

  • Developing Accountability Frameworks

    Gain practical insights into creating frameworks for accountability and engagement that can be implemented organisation wide.

  • Aligning HSE Goals Across Departments

    Tactics for creating cross-departmental strategies that ensure alignment with overarching health, safety, and environmental business objectives.

  • Compliance in a Technology-Driven World

    Staying ahead of regulatory changes and leveraging technology to streamline compliance and policy management.

  • Harnessing Technology for Safety Messaging

    Using digital tools and AI to craft and deliver targeted safety messages that align with organisational goals and employee preferences.

  • Continuous Improvement in Safety Policies

    How data and analytics are transforming policy updates, ensuring they remain relevant and effective in evolving workplaces.

  • The OHS Director’s Role in Corporate Strategy

    Integrating safety into corporate strategy, ensuring it becomes a key driver of business performance, operational efficiency, and sustainability.

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DOWNLOAD THE POST EVENT REPORT FROM OUR PREVIOUS EVENT

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Exchange Best Safety Practices Across Industry.

Interact and engage directly with your peers at the same level, from Australia’s most prominent companies.

“This year was even better than last! The calibre of attendees is like no other event in the US marketplace. This was a very impressive group of the countries most senior safety professionals and presenters, while the one to one meetings with suppliers has allowed me to really understand where I need to be investing. Count me in for next year.”

 

– LINFOX

“Our First year we took a 7 meeting package, the second year we took a 14 meeting package and now in our 3rd year we were gold sponsors. Our business has now done 10x since working with the OHS Leaders team and we have already signed up to be diamond sponsor for 2021.”

 

– DONESAFE

“The OHS Leaders Summit continues to provide a fantastic opportunity to listen to peers, their journeys, opinions & lessons learnt. Once again I am going away feeling inspired and energised. Thank you.”

 

– SUPER RETAIL GROUP

“We have joined this summit for the last 5 years and have been the major sponsor for the last 3. This event has been invaluable for our business, the opportunity to meet with the countries most senior safety leaders one on one has been fantastic. It all starts here at the summit and then it’s up to your teams to foster these relationships.”

 

– PREMIUM HEALTH

“It’s the only event my colleague and I attend. High quality presentations, high quality providers, engaging workshops, and plenty of networking opportunities.”

 

– VEOLIA

“Great networking opportunity, with providers and delegates. Learnt new ideas, what is working well in the industry, international perspective was enlightening. Very positive experience and is refreshing to hear from new approaches in industry that are delivering results.”

 

– JLL

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