Our Past Events

Now in its 7th year and one of the largest events of its kind in Australasia, A Force for Good hub continues to grow in scale, impact, and influence—bringing the industry together to lead with purpose in celebration of International Women’s Day, and recognised as one of the most powerful and uplifting days in the industry, filled with unforgettable moments and genuine transformation.

Meet our past Speakers

7 years running we have had over 100+ Speakers!

Wendy Wu

Founder of Wendy Wu Tours- Keynote Speaker Sydney & Auckland 2025
Geoff Manchester

Co-Founder and Director of Intrepid Travel - Keynote Speaker Sydney & Auckland 2025
Dr. Jill Robinson

Headline Speaker - Founder Animals Asia Foundation, travelling from Hong Kong, Speaking on Animal Protection, Sydney & Auckland 2024.
Bruce Poon Tip

Keynote Speaker - Founder - G Adventures, travelling from Canada. Bruce shares and inspiring session on “Transforming Lives, How Community Tourism Empowers Women” Sydney & Auckland 2024
Dr. Rewena Keegan

Headline Speaker - Surgeon & Lifestyle Medicine Specialist, Speaking on Wellness, Sydney 2024
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Lisa Pagotto

Founder & CEO Crooked Compass - Keynote Speaker - Lisa shares an inspiring session on “Thinking big and overcoming adversity” Sydney 2025
Brett Mitchell

Managing Director ANZ Intrepid - Sustainability Panel Speaker, Auckland 2025, & Keynote Speaker “A Journey with Purpose” 2024 Sydney & Auckland.
Danielle Galloway

Global Managing Director Luxury & Independent Brands - Flight Centre Travel Group. Danielle is your Host for our Leadership Panel Session, Sydney 2025 & Sydney 2024, she shares an Amazing session on “Unveiling the true influencers”.
Damian Perry

Managing Director APAC - Hurtigruten - Speaker on Sustainability Panel 2025 Sydney & 2024 Sydney & Auckland.
Hedda Felin

Keynote Speaker - CEO - Hurtigruten Norway, travelling from Norway. Hedda shines the light on “Sustainability “ Sydney 2024
Yvette Thompson

General Manager – Sales & Marketing ANZ for Intrepid - Sustainability Panel Host, Sydney & Auckland 2025
Alice Ager

Managing Director Australia & NZ Uniworld Boutique River Cruises - Keynote Speaker - Alice shares an inspiring session on “It’s a choice” Sydney & Auckland 2025
Neil Rodgers

Managing Director for Adventure World Travel & Co-host Sydney & Auckland 2024
Deb Corbett

CEO Asia Pacific for Ponant Explorations Group- Keynote Speaker Sydney 2025 & Sustainability Panel Speaker 2024 Sydney
Joel Victoria

Sydney Event Co-Host 2025 - and Sustainability Panel Host for Auckland 2024
Michelle Kerr

General Manager - Eden Australia & Global Social Enterprise - Keynote Speaker - Michelle shares the important work Eden is doing to rescue girls from human trafficking, Sydney & Auckland 2025
Michelle Ashcroft

General Manager - Phil Hoffmann Travel, Keynote speaker 2025 Sydney.
Chris Hall

Co Owner/Director at Tour de Vines - Cycling Tours - Speaker on Sustainability Panel, Sydney 2025
Lisa Pile

Vice President Sales & General Manager Asia Pacific - Regent Seven Seas - Leadership Panel Speaker, Sydney 2025, and Sydney 2024 Women in Leadership panel.
Lesa Bain

Sustainability Panel Speaker - Vice President Sales North America - Lindblad Expeditions, travelilng from America Sydney 2024, and Keynote Speaker “Journey to Sustainability” Auckland 2024.
Toni Ambler

Managing Director for TTC Tour Brands - Leadership Panel Speaker, Sydney & Auckland 2025.
Darren Karshagen

Senior Director, Market Management, Oceania for Expedia - Leadership Panel Speaker Sydney 2025, & Keynote Speaker Auckland 2025.
Sasha Buch

Sustainability Manager for Aurora Expeditions - Sustainability Panel Speaker, Sydney 2025
Susan Haberle

Vice President Sales Australia & NZ for Abercrombie & Kent - Sustainability Panel Speaker Sydney 2025.
Lauren McLean

A320 First Officer and Instructor Pilot with Qantas, A Pilot Fireside Chat, Auckland 2025
Taleah Ditz

Pilot - Qantas, Pilot - A Fireside Chat, Auckland 2025
Victoria Courtney

New Zealand Managing Director - Flight Centre - Keynote Speaker, Auckland 2025, and Women in Leadership Panel Speaker 2024 Auckland.
Elizabeth Glover

Head of Marketing for Adventure World - Keynote Speaker, Auckland 2025
Celeste Ryall

Customer Engagement Director for House of Travel - Leadership Panel Speaker, Auckland 2025
Alexandra O'Connor

Regional Manager New Zealand & Pacific Islands of Qantas - Leadership Panel Speaker, Auckland 2025, and Sustainability Panel, Auckland 2024.
Sean Martin

Managing Director APAC of G Adventures - Leadership Panel Speaker, Auckland 2025 and Host of Women in Leadership Panel Sydney 2024, and Sustainability Panel Speaker Auckland 2024.
Brett Simon

Head of Commercial Australasia for Globus Family of Brands - Speaker Auckland 2025 & 2024
Robyn Galloway

Founder & Managing Director of Innovative Travel - Sustainability Panel Speaker Auckland 2025, and Women in Leadership Panel Speaker Auckalnd 2024.
Karen Deveson

Managing Director Australia of Collette - Leadership Panel Speaker, Auckland 2025
Anna Marshall

Sustainability Programme Manager for House of Travel Group/Orbit World Travel - Sustainability Panel Speaker, Auckland 2025
Debra Fox

Keynote Speaker - Managing Director Australasia & EVP Trade Sales Asia Pacific - Abercrombie & Kent & Crystal, travelling from Melbourne. Debra shares an insightful session on “The Art of Creating Luck” Sydney 2024.
Margret Campbell

Keynote Speaker - Managing Director- Dreamtime SouthernX - Djunghutti - Djiringanj Elder. Margret shines the light on “Sustainability” Sydney 2024
Kaylene Shuttlewood

Women in Leadership Panel Speaker - Managing Director - Pacific, Amadeus, Sydney 2024
Kate Hughes

Sustainability Panel Speaker - Group Chief People and Sustainability Officer - Cover-More Group, Sydney 2024
Alice Ager

Women in Leadership Panel Speaker - Managing Director Australia & NZ - Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, Sydney 2024
Karen McGilvray

Women in Leadership Panel Speaker - General Manager NSW & ACT -Corporate Travel Management, Sydney 2024
Justin Montgomery

Sustainability Panel Speaker - Senior Director Commerical, Pacific - Avis Budget Group, Sydney 2024
Nikki Dines

Keynote Speaker - Chief People Officer – Air New Zealand. Nikki shares insight into the important topic of “Diversity and Inclusion” Auckland 2024
Lisa Teiotu

Keynote Speaker - Managing Director AU/NZ - MSC Cruises, Auckland 2024
Jayne Alldred

Interview with Brett Simon Speaker -Retail Director - House of Travel Group. A fireside chat delves into “Guiding Inspiring Leader towards Impactful Influence” Auckland 2024
Kiri Hannifin

Sustainability Panel Speaker - Chief Sustainability Officer - Air New Zealand, Auckland 2024
Caryn Young

Women in Leadership Panel Speaker - General Manager - Adventure World, Auckland 2024
Nigel Bell-Booth

Sustainability Panel Speaker - Sales Manager New Zealand - Avis Budget Group, Auckland 2024