Stretching the future: Collaborative alliances for impact | Dr Christian Bason

Stretching the future: Collaborative alliances for impact

Bridging public and private sectors for fostering systemic change and enabling societal transitions

Join us for a compelling seminar as we explore how to work across sectors to drive local and global change towards a more sustainable society.

Dr Christian Bason will share insights on creating collaborative, mission-driven alliances for lasting impact, addressing key transitions like renewable energy and human-centred health systems.

His presentation will be followed by a panel session moderated by Jess Scully. The panel will explore how universities, governments, non-profit institutions and businesses can form catalytic partnerships to meet the needs of both public and private entities, driving long-term societal change.

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Thursday 7 November 2024
5.30pm - 6.00pm - Arrival and networking 
6.00pm - 7.15pm - Presentation & Discussion
7.15pm - 8.30pm - Canapés, drinks and informal networking.
Please RSVP by 01.11.24

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Dr Christian Bason is the Co-founder of Transition Collective, former CEO of the Danish Design Center and former Director of MindLab, the Danish government’s innovation team. He is an incoming Adjunct Professor at UTS.

Jess Scully advocates for an expanded civic imagination and has served as Deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney, policy advisor, festival director and urbanism consultant. Her book, Glimpses of Utopia: Real Ideas for a Fairer World, illuminates solutions to the climate and inequality crises.

Siobhan Toohill is an award-winning corporate sustainability leader with 20 years of experience in the finance and property sectors. She pioneered sustainability strategy at a major Australian bank, focusing on climate action, natural capital, and social impact. Toohill also advises businesses and governments and holds governance roles in climate-related initiatives.

Susan Moylan-Coombs, a proud Gurindji Woolwonga woman, is an Australian Indigenous leader and advocate for reconciliation and social justice. With decades of experience in media, government, and advocacy, she founded The Gaimaragal Group to bridge cultural divides, promote mental well-being, and empower Indigenous voices in Australian society.