WYNnovation Business Expo 2026

Lineup

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  Osher Günsberg

  Osher Günsberg is one of Australia’s most recognisable media personalities and has been a guest in Australian living rooms for over 25 years. From his work on Channel [V] in the early 2000’s to seven seasons on Australian Idol, Osher was the first (and at this stage still the only) Australian to host live network prime time TV in the USA when he fronted CBS’ Live To Dance. Osher celebrated his 30th year in broadcasting with a Gold Logie Nomination for hosting both the Masked Singer and The Bachelors on Network10. In the audio space, Osher can be heard on his podcast “Osher Günsberg: Better Than Yesterday”, making it better every week since 2013. In 2023, Osher returned to radio with his long-time collaborator Yumi Stynes to bring to life the world’s first 24/7 Music Trivia station on ARN. Aside from his broadcast work, Osher Günsberg is a passionate advocate for positive conversations around mental health and climate action. The release of his memoir “Back, After the Break” became an instant best-seller and was nominated for a 2019 ABIA for Best Biography Book of the Year which was accompanied by a live show of the same name which sold out a national tour. Aside from his regular TV work, Osher recently moved into hosting and producing documentaries – with spectacular success. His first film “Osher Günsberg: A Matter of Life and Death” (produced with Lune Media) was met with enormous acclaim and went on to win the coveted “Golden Goddess” for Best Documentary (one- off) at the 2022 Asian Academy Awards. His upcoming film, “My journey into a world of pain” explores the treatment of chronic and persistent pain. In the live space, Osher recently completed a second season at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, with the acclaimed satirical news show he created “NTNNNNN”, where along with his talented cast they create an entirely new hour of comedy every night. Off-air, Osher is a regular columnist for Men’s Health, and an in-demand keynote speaker. He currently serves on the board of We Ride Australia after having previously served on the board of SANE Australia, and is a proud ambassador for Movember.

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  Adam Jacobs

  Adam Jacobs is the Co-Founder of THE ICONIC - Australia’s largest online fashion retailer, and the Co-Founder of Hatch - a new venture whose mission is for all people to find meaning in work. Adam is interested in how technology is changing our societies and aims to build global tech companies that positively influence our future. Adam started his career in strategy consulting with BCG and PwC (in Sydney and Copenhagen) before founding THE ICONIC in 2011 on the premise of customer experience and Hatch in 2018 on the premise of great teams. Adam studied Philosophy and Business at the University of Sydney and Boston University. In 2014, Adam was awarded the Young Executive of the Year by CEO Magazine’s annual awards. In 2018, Hatch was selected as a Top 20 Business of Tomorrow by Westpac. In 2022, Adam was awarded Sydney University’s Alumni Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

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  Dr Michelle Dickinson

  Dr. Michelle Dickinson MNZM is a pioneering engineer and technology strategist whose career bridges science, engineering, and emerging technologies. Driven by a mission to make complex ideas accessible and engaging, she has become a global leader in translating cutting-edge innovation into concepts that inspire action. Raised with a curiosity for how things work, Michelle went on to earn a PhD in Biomedical and Materials Engineering, specialising in advanced nanomechanical techniques. Her academic research spanned materials science and biomedical engineering, producing an extensive body of published work. Michelle’s career has seen her advising some of the world’s largest technology companies on nanotechnology and guiding them through the rapidly evolving landscapes of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable technology. She has held influential roles across academia and industry, including her ongoing position as an honorary academic in engineering at the University of Auckland. As co-founder of Nanogirl Labs, she built innovative STEM education programmes that reached global audiences, before founding Matter Workshop, where she continues to champion creative approaches to STEM learning and corporate technology training. She also serves as an Honorary Wing Commander in the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Beyond her technical expertise, Michelle is an accomplished author of bestselling science books, a creator and host of award-winning television series, and the voice behind top-charting science podcasts. Her ability to connect science to everyday life has made her a familiar presence in media and a trusted voice in public science communication. Michelle’s contributions have been recognised with numerous awards, including the Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to science communication, the Sir Peter Blake Leadership Award, the Prime Minister’s Science Media Communication Prize, and the Women of Influence Award for Science & Innovation.

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  John Burgess

  John Burgess is a recognised leader in the field of cyber security & digital transformation. John has led the Cyber Security & Digital Technology TAFE training programs at Victoria University Melbourne since 2022. John is a member of the management committee of the national TAFEcyber consortium and sits on the Technical Committees for Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence at the Future Skills Organisation. A Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, John was the first academic in Victoria to pass the Australian Signal’s Directorate’s Essential Eight Assessment Course and is the lead author of the Essential Eight Essentials course. He is also leading the development of shared courseware for Certificate IV in Cyber Security on behalf of the Victorian TAFE network. Most recently, in close collaboration with Microsoft, John led the establishment of the VU Datacentre Academy, which launched in March 2026. The VU Datacentre Academy was one of only five projects statewide to successfully receive grant funding under the 2025 round of the Victorian government’s Skills Solutions Partnerships program. Before joining the education sector, John gained extensive industry experience as a software developer, IT Manager, Information Systems Auditor, and CEO of a global IT Managed Services provider. John holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Deakin University (with dual majors in Accountancy and Information Systems Management), a Graduate Diploma in Document Management (awarded with Distinction) and a Master of Business degree in Information Innovation awarded by RMIT University. He is currently pursuing the award of Doctor of Business Administration (Artificial Intelligence) with Guglielmo Marconi University. He is the author of The Australian Cyber Security Handbook and is a regular speaker at industry conferences and in the media.

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  Tess McCormack

  Tess McCormack is the General Manager for Small Business Banking across Victoria and Tasmania at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. With over 15 years of experience in the banking sector, Tess has built a distinguished career spanning leadership, strategy, and customer engagement roles. Tess joined CommBank where she leads high-performing teams focused on helping small businesses grow, innovate, and thrive. She is a passionate advocate for entrepreneurship and financial inclusion, regularly representing CommBank at industry forums and judging panels, including the Octomedia Retailer Awards, Local Business Awards and Frankston Collective 2024 Business Awards. Her journey began in NAB’s graduate program in 2010, progressing through roles such as Regional Manager, Head of Change & Communications, and Head of Relationship Associates for Business Metro. Tess is known for her deep commitment to supporting small business customers, having grown up in a family-run business herself. Tess holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science from the University of Melbourne, with a sponsored exchange at the University of Virginia. She is a FINSIA-certified Chartered Banker recognising her diverse banking career and industry experience.

• More details about Keeley Pasfield

  Keeley Pasfield

  Join IP Australia's Keeley Pasfield, Public Education Assistant Director and former Trade Mark Examiner, for a clear and easy to understand session on how to protect your brand with IP rights. Keeley will explain how registered IP rights can help to protect your business and walk you through the process step by step - from understanding what a trade mark is, to checking availability and developing an effective IP strategy. The session will also look at commonly misunderstood topics, including the differences between business names, domain names and trade marks.

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  Emma Costin

  Emma Costin is the Founder and CEO of EQ Leaders, an award-winning leadership development practice delivering immersive, performance-focused programs for executive teams and senior leaders. Emma is a trusted Associate of Executive Education at Melbourne Business School, where her work sits within academically rigorous executive education pathways. She designs and delivers signature leadership programs that move beyond one-off experiences, focusing instead on sustained behaviour change, system-level insight, and measurable organisational outcomes. Her work spans corporate and government contexts, with programs delivered for global executive cohorts including executive leadership from Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy and international Secretaries of State. Emma delivers programs across Australia and internationally. Emma’s approach is known for combining immersive learning with academic models, real-time feedback, and longitudinal measurement. Her programs are designed as practical performance systems that help organisations surface patterns quickly, strengthen accountability, and embed behaviour change over time. Clients consistently report improvements in psychological safety, alignment, decision-making quality, and operational efficiency. EQ Leaders operates as a certified social enterprise, using corporate investment to extend access to the same high-rigour leadership development for migrant and refugee communities, young people with lived experience in the justice system, and leaders within the not-for-profit sector. Across all cohorts, the work is delivered with the same standards, expectations, and performance focus. Emma is recognised for bridging immersive learning, executive credibility, and real-world impact, and for demonstrating how this work can deliver both commercial value and meaningful social outcomes.