

Master the art of modern leadership.
With over 100 years of reporting on the most successful leaders and entrepreneurs having an impact on the world, Forbes now brings that first-hand experience to the unique Forum program.
In one full day of curated learning you will build the knowledge base to be an effective, resilient leader set for success in 2024.

Learn real-world lessons from founders who have been there, done that, and who innately understand the challenges of modern leadership.

Discover groundbreaking insights and innovative strategies being used by leaders of successful brands in fitness and health, HR and payroll tech, AI consultancy, leadership education and more.

Join a cohort of like-minded entrepreneurs and executives for a refreshing take on professional growth and development.
Today’s business climate requires a mix of motivation, skill, influence, resilience and innovative thinking.
But up to 80% of new leaders are not accomplished in two or more of these critical skills and feel ill-prepared for the demands of their new role*.
Don’t be the 80%. Companies that focus on development can strengthen their ability to weather challenging circumstances and consistently perform better across key industry benchmarks*.
*DDI Global Leadership Forecast 2023

Who Should Attend?
Founders and Executives who want to:
Master modern leadership
Navigate growth challeges
Expand their business
Innovate and ensure future sustainability
Key Takeaways
Actionable lessons for immediate impact:
Navigate the shift from founder to leader
Survive a pivot and manage stakeholders
Motivate and inspire teams to action
Be effective, resilient and balance priorities
First release pricing ends soon
27 February 2024, 9:00am – 6:00pm
Pier One, Walsh Bay, Sydney


Register your interest to speak with a consultant.
For information on group discounts and how the forums can benefit you or your team, enquire below and a consultant will contact you.


TOBI PEARCE
SWEAT
Strategic powerhouse in business, marketing + tech. Co-Founder/Ex-CEO of Sweat, the global health app with 50M+ users, achieving a nine-figure exit after five years of bootstrap success.

NATASHA OAKLEY
Monday Swimwear
Investor, marketing strategist and CEO with almost 3M social media followers, Natasha Oakley co-founds Monday Swimwear and The Pilates Class – a global fitness giant. A master at scaling businesses, leaving a lasting impact, and balancing work + life.

PROF. RICHARD HALL
Monash Business School
Prof. Richard Hall, Deputy Dean at Monash Business School, is a leadership expert shaping MBA programs with major corporations, and influencing management studies across diverse sectors.

FELICITY MCVAY
Ex TikTok + YouTube
Event MC. Ex YouTube + TikTok, Felicity is a key player in developing partnerships, content strategy and programs.

BEN THOMPSON
Employment Hero
Ben, CEO and Co-Founder of Employment Hero, spearheads employment revolution. From 2014 launch, the $2B Aussie tech giant is set to be the world’s largest payroll and recruitment hub, supporting millions of employees and SMEs.

CATRINA CUTHELL
Bain & Company
Catrina, Senior Partner at Bain + Company, with 25+ years in consulting, leads Financial Services and Customer practices. A master in strategy, customer experience, loyalty and digital transformation, she’s a data and analytics expert advising clients on the potential of generative AI for growth and productivity.
Event Agenda
More information will be released soon
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration |
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Forum open and welcome remarks Speaker session Morning Tea Speaker session |
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM | Gourmet Networking Lunch |
1:45 PM – 5:00 PM | Speaker session Event concludes |
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Post event networking function |
Location

Event Terms and Conditions
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