Supplier Forum
8.30am - 12.30pm
Tuesday 28 October & Wednesday 29 October
Supplier Forums at Meeting Place 2025 (MP25) will be held in the Astral Ballrooms of Crown Perth in the mornings of both Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th October 2025.
These forums will run concurrently to the B2B meetings, enabling sellers who have meetings within the other half day to attend the sessions and vice versa.
Please see further details about each of the sessions below:
Morning Session 1
8.30am - 9.15am
ATEC Impacting Government Policy, plus Health & Safety project update
The ATEC team will provide an update regarding advocacy and the government interface as well as prove an update on the new Health & Safety project and why it is important to get onboard.
The ATEC team will provide an update regarding advocacy and the government interface as well as prove an update on the new Health & Safety project and why it is important to get onboard.
Presented by:
| Peter Shelley Managing Director, ATEC | Julie Smith National Manager - Policy & Communications ATEC |
9.15am - 10.00am
Turning ESG into a Competitive Edge for Australia’s Inbound Tourism Industry
Travellers are no longer just looking for the perfect itinerary, they want their journey to reflect their values. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles are shifting from a ‘nice to have’ to a critical driver of destination choice and operator success. In this panel, industry leaders will debate how purpose driven business models are influencing product design, partnerships and Australia’s position in the global market. We’ll explore how ESG initiatives can deliver stronger brand appeal, deeper customer loyalty, and long-term commercial growth, all while making a meaningful impact.
Presented by:
Brett Mitchell Managing Director Australia & New Zealand Intrepid Travel | Shea Wittig Acting Certification Manager Ecotourism Australia | Gavin Loveday Portfolio Director of Sales & Marketing Accor Hotels | Jai McNoughton People & Culture Manager Accor Hotels
| Bianca Sargent Trade & Industry Partnerships G'day Group |
10.15am - 10.45am - Morning Tea
Morning Session 2
11.00am - 11.45am
The global picture & the Australian story; How can suppliers embrace/enhance First Nations experiences?
The First Nations Panel, "The Global Picture and the Australian Story," explores how suppliers can embrace and enhance First Nations experiences through respectful engagement and meaningful partnerships. It highlights successful strategies and cultural sensitivities from both a global and local perspective, emphasising the importance of authentic relationships.
Tuesday Panel Presented by:
Robert Taylor CEO WAITOC | Rosanna Angus Business Owner Oolin Sunday Island Tours | Rennee Turner Director Wooramulla Eco Cultural Tours | Steven Jacob Director In Culture Tours
| Birgit Bourne Managing Director/CEO Insight Australia Travel |
Wednesday Panel Presented by:
Robert Taylor CEO WAITOC | Jessica Priestly Director Koomal Dreaming | Kieran Wardle Director Dirk Hartog Island Lodge | Steven Jacob Director In Culture Tours
| Birgit Bourne Managing Director/CEO Insight Australia Travel |
11.45am - 12.30pm
Building a better B2B program.
Supplier Roundtable - This is an opportunity to discuss ATEC's B2B program and how we can make it work better for our suppliers. Looking forward to your active contribution to help build a better B2B program for sellers.
Presented by:
| Peter Shelley Managing Director, ATEC | Jennifer Bruce National Manager - Membership, Standards & Partnerships ATEC |
12.30pm - 1.00pm - Break before lunch
Destination Photo Credits: Tourism Western Australia
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