WA Forum 2026

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Burswood, WA

Preparing leaders for WA’s next chapter

This year’s WA forum presents – Steering Through the Storm: Responsible Governance, Technology and the Productivity Imperative. 

With WA entering a new chapter fuelled by strong economic momentum, regulatory reforms, Productivity Commission initiatives and emerging technologies like AI and cyber. Now is the time to explore what these shifts mean for organisations and leaders.  

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Optus Stadium Victoria Park Dr Burswood, WA 6100
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Begin your day on Country by the Derbarl Yerrigan with an optional Welcome to Country Smoking Ceremony led by Traditional Custodian Matthew McGuire in the BHP Amphitheatre - a meaningful and grounding way to start the morning.

Coffee and Registrations

Carl Cockerham GAICD, WA State Manager

Moderator:
Carl Cockerham GAICD, WA State Manager, AICD
Speakers:
Dr Naoise McDonagh MAICD, Senior Lecturer Geopolitics and International Business Law, Edith Cowan University WA
Sian Fenner, Head of Australian Business and Industry, Westpac Banking Group.

Morning Tea

Moderator:
Angela Pak, Partner Risk Advisory Services BDO
Speakers:
Matt Mueller GAICD, Founder, Voleno
Angelo Karelis, Regional Director, Hatch

Break

Moderator:
Diane Smith-Gander AO FAICD, Chancellor University of Western Australia
Speakers:
Dr Vanessa Torres GAICD, Chair of the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia – MRIWA
Dr Andrew Crane FAICD, Non-Executive Director

Canapes and Networking

Mains Service

Moderator:
Carl Cockerham GAICD, WA State Manager, AICD
Speaker:
Dr Ben Hamer, Futurist, LinkedIn Top Voice, Adjunct Professor

Q&A and Dessert

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Join WA’s director network and a panel of influential speakers to gain insights, strategies, and exchange perspectives. Register now for a future-focused day of learning and to build valuable connections. 

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