Diversity in Transport & Logistics Breakfast

This years Breakfast theme is: "Strength in Differences — Diverse minds, better moves"

A breakfast event exploring how varied backgrounds, personalities, and neurodiversity create high-performing transport and logistics teams. Hear practical stories and insights from industry leaders on self-awareness, building complementary teams, understanding differences to turn conflict into cohesion, and unlocking the competitive edge in your business. 

Key Note: Samantha Carlton, General Manager, People Operations - Virgin Australia

Samantha has 17 years’ experience leading HR functions across Mining, Oil & Gas, Transport, Technology, Defence and Utilities sectors. Samantha has brought her knowledge of complex operating environments to the aviation sector, joining Virgin Australia in 2023. Samantha is a Member of the Industry Skills Australia Strategic Workforce Planning Committee for Aviation, addressing the considerable workforce challenges across the Aviation sector. Samantha is passionate about the global, demographic and technological forces that continue to reshape how we work and live, and is particularly invested in fostering inclusive workplaces where diversity is truly celebrated.

Panel Discussion: Samantha will be joined by Julia Bunn - Easec Occupational Health

With over 25 years of experience in the workplace rehabilitation industry, Julia is the Founder and General Manager of Easec, an award-winning national provider of workplace rehabilitation and wellbeing services. She is an expert in trauma informed care, human resources, and business management, and has a strong background in occupational therapy.