You've heard of the phenomenon that is TEDx... 16X16 is our version of awesomeness... think TIFx

An amazing day with speakers specifically designed to help small & medium business owners and leaders, those in leadership roles in NGOs, Government and large corporates.

We hear about organisations intentions to embrace and drive innovation to build organisations for the future - but need some support in how to make this practicable and to execute for real change.

16X16 is a collaboration between the Tropical Innovation Festival and the Cairns Chamber of Commerce, offers the perfect opportunity for individuals who aspire to be more innovative and build their business or lead a future-focused organisation.

With 16 experts presenting their innovative ideas in just 16 minutes each, this event provides a unique platform to learn and apply these ideas to your business or organisation. If you're looking to enhance your innovation skills and apply new ideas to drive growth and success, 16X16 is the event for you.

Novotel Oasis Resort

9am – 4:30pm

Time	Topic	Speakers
8:30am	Coffee Morning and Networking	Cairns Chamber and TIF
9:00am	Welcome, acknowledgement and overview of the day	Tara Diversi \| Launch YEP
	Cairns Chamber of Commerce Welcome	Trish O’Neill & Enver Selita
9:20am	Innovation beyond tech: How your business can be innovative everyday to enhance success	Julia Spicer \| Queensland Chief Entrepreneur
9:40am	Shared decision models – how to make them work	Jacki Steel \| Advance Queensland
10:00am	Building internal innovation capabilities and capacity through adopting an innovation culture	Baden U’Ren \| CG Spectrum
10:20am	The new rules of investment – more accessible than you may think!	Dan Gavel \| Black Sheep Capital Cheryl Mack \| Aussie Angels Maxine Minter \| Co Ventures
10:40am	Facilitation and Q&A	Tara Diversi \| Launch Y(E)P
11:00am	Put your idea to the test - how to design, test and build prototype in 5 days.	Michael Bye \| ThinkPlace
11:20am	Superpowers of the neurodiverse. How working with diverse people unlocks innovation in your business.	Tracy Sheen \| The Digital Guide
11:40am	Navigating the challenges and opportunities of collective intelligence to grow your business	Bruce Muirhead \| MindHive
12:00n	Turning innovative ideas and intent into action for outcomes	Peter Laurie \| Junta
1220	LUNCH	Moku Restaurant
1:00pm	Voice - Treaty - and Truth: How each piece is essential to the puzzle of uniting Australia	Fiona Jose \| Cape York Partnerships
1:20pm	The power of partnerships to achieve your innovation and business goals.	Bryan Williams \| Hockey Stick Consulting
1:40pm	Purpose-led Success	Nicole Forrester \| VP Purpose, People and Culture Fujistu
2:00pm	Protect that new baby - how and when the law helps your innovation pathway	Donna Patane \| DRIPL
2:20pm	Facilitation and Q&A	Tara Diversi \| Launch Y(E)P
2:40pm	More than reconciliation - how Indigenous Advancement can give your business or organisation a competitive advantage	Topaz McAuliffe \| 15X Better
3:00pm	Negotiation when you’re on a mission. The power of advocacy and engagement	Anne Pleash \| Mission Consulting Solutions
3:20pm	Artificial Intelligence and how it can supercharge your business	Sam Horseman, Cairns QLD AI Hub
3:40pm	Innovative apps that you can use today to change your business for the future.	Heather Smith \| Anise Consulting
4:00pm	Facilitation and Q&A	Tara Diversi \| Launch Y(E)P
4:20pm	Thank you and close	Tara Diversi \| Launch Y(E)P