Natalie Kyriacou OAM is an Australian environmentalist, author and social entrepreneur dedicated to advancing climate and biodiversity action. She is the Founder and Chair of My Green World, a social enterprise delivering innovative environmental education programs that inspire young people to engage with wildlife conservation and sustainability, and a Board Director at the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife.

Beau Miles is an Australian adventurer, filmmaker, author and environmental educator known for his creative endurance challenges and storytelling. Based in regional Victoria, Beau produces widely viewed films about self-powered adventures on his popular YouTube channel. His projects blend humour, reflection and environmental themes while exploring ideas of sustainability, resilience and connection to place.

Mindy Woods is an award-winning chef and proud Bundjalung woman from the Northern Rivers of NSW. Her food philosophy is deeply rooted in the concept of Country, showcasing the unique and diverse flavours of Indigenous Australian ingredients. Mindy serves on the board of Black Duck Foods, is a NSW Landcare Ambassador, and a cultural facilitator for The Returning and Country as Teacher.

Dr Alison Southwell runs a commercial mixed farm with her husband at Mangoplah, NSW specialising in fine wool merinos.  Alison is also CEO of Holbrook Landcare Network, a community led organisation that has been running environmental and production-based RD&E projects for 35 years for members, majority operating mid to high rainfall beef and sheep enterprises on permanent pastures or mixed farms.  

Joshua is a Worimi man, farmer and academic, who shares the narration of Indigenous identity through agricultural truths in light of modern contexts. Josh's work seeks to connect traditional Aboriginal knowledge and history to current contexts, translating past wisdom and learning to future opportunities.

Professor Andrew Campbell is a leading Australian expert in sustainable agriculture, natural resource management, and the Landcare movement. With more than 30 years of experience working at the intersection of science, policy, and community action, he has played a key role in shaping environmental and agricultural initiatives in Australia and internationally.

Darren Wighton is a proud Wiradjuri man from Condobolin and a self-taught artist whose work is deeply connected to Country. Through his art, Darren communicates positive messages that celebrate resilience and community. Darren currently works for Murray Local Land Services as a Senior Land Services Officer.

Meet your MC: Mykel Dixon is an award-winning speaker, author, professional musician and recognised authority of Creativity, Culture and the Human Future of Work. He works globally with a cast of fortune 500 and ASX 200 listed companies who strive to make work feel more like play, teams feel more like family, and organisations feel more like festivals of possibility.