DAY TWO | MORNING PLENARY
9:00AM — 10:30AM
Event Registration opens at 8:00 am
Plenary - Bay 17
Welcome to NEXUS - day two
Rachel Gerrol (Founder and CEO, NEXUS Global)
Kirsty Albion (Executive Director, Australian Progress)
Jirra Harvey (Nexus emcee)
Our day begins with a plenary talk from NEXUS global founder Rachel Gerrol who is internationally recognised for her work inspiring millennial philanthropy, impact investing, and social entrepreneurship. We don’t have enough space to list her many achievements including being named in Diplomatic Courier's ‘99 Foreign Policy Leaders Under 33’, but this plenary talk is one not to be missed!
Plenary - Bay 17
FIRST NATIONS JUSTICE
Larissa Baldwin (CEO, GetUp)
We love a lightning talk and who better to set the room ablaze than the indomitable Larissa Baldwin. We are in a once in a lifetime moment for First Nations justice and solidarity in Australia. Proud Widjabul Wia-bul woman from the Bundjalung Nations and GetUp CEO, Larissa will help us to understand truth, treaty and justice, and the role of allies to back in First Nations voices and asks in this moment.
Plenary - Bay 17
Capitalism: Disruption, integrity or both?
Katerina Kimmorley (Head of Commercial and Investments, Boundless)
Rona Glynn-McDonald (CEO, Common Ground)
Cat Fay (Managing Partner, Community, Social and ESG Investment - Perpetual Private)
Jirra Harvey (Nexus emcee)
Capitalism - should we tear it down and start again, or can it be used as a force for good to create a better world? In this provocative panel conversation, we’ll explore the benefits and pitfalls of capitalism, open our minds to innovative solutions to some of the world's biggest challenges, and come away with new ideas for how disruptive and integrity-first approaches can be used hand in hand to reimagine the future.
DAY TWO | NETWORKING
10:30AM — 11:00AM
Networking - Track 12
FIRST nations yarning circle
Amelia Telford (First Nations Justice Director, Australian Progress)
A closed yarning space for First Nations participants to connect, build relationships, learn about each others' work, share stories and experiences, as well as raise feedback about the program. Millie and Alicia will help facilitate, but the content will be curated and informed by the group.
DAY TWO | MORNING TEA
11:00AM — 11:30AM
Networking - Bay 17
LGBTIQA+ CAUCUS
Georgia Mathews (Director of Philanthropic Services, Australian Communities Foundation)
Jacob White (Development and Partnerships Manager, Equality Australia)
A closed caucus space for LGBTIQA+ participants to connect, build relationships, learn about each others' work, share stories and experiences, as well as raise feedback about the program. Georgia and a team member from Equality Australia will help facilitate, but the content will be curated and informed by the group.
DAY TWO | BREAKOUT 1
11:30AM — 12:30PM
Breakout - Bay 17
First Nations leadership
Mundanara Bayles (Managing Director, BlackCard)
Based on the teachings of Dr Mary Graham and Dr Lilla Watson, Mundanara Bayles presents Aboriginal Terms of Reference in practice, an interactive workshop that unpacks Aboriginal Culture and Worldview. We’ll discuss the importance of knowing your own story and of growing your cultural capability to work with First Nations people and each other more respectfully.
Breakout - Track 8
Understanding advocacy as a lever to shift government policy and public discourse
Georgia Mathews (Director of Philanthropic Services, Australian Communities Foundation)
Anna Brown (CEO, Equality Australia)
Apryl Day (Executive Officer, Dhadjowa Foundation)
Saffron Zomer (Executive Director, Australian Democracy Network)
So you’ve found your issue - you’re passionate about climate change, or gender equity or maybe the rights of young people. So where do you go from here? This breakout session will help you understand the role of advocacy as a lever to shift government policy and public discourse to create the change you want to see in the world. In an advocacy 101 overview we’ll cover how to engage decision makers and tell the story of advocacy through case studies that showcase different tactics and strategies.
Breakout - Track 12
(FUNDER ONLY) Family foundations: disruption, integrity and the next generation
Ling Ang (Artist and next gen philanthropist)
Michelle Lin (CEO, Vermilion Foundation)
Charlotte Siddle (CEO, Siddle Family Office)
Rachel Gerrol (Founder and CEO, NEXUS Global)
A funder-only space for an honest conversation about different approaches to philanthropy within the family -- following along the conference theme of 'disruption and integrity'. Speakers will share insights from their own experience either working within the family foundation, or going against the status quo to invest in innovative new ideas and approaches to creating systems change. Expect to walk away with practice advice to guide your own journey into philanthropy, including how to shift family thinking and dynamics to create philanthropic giving that aligns with your vision for the future.
DAY TWO | LUNCH
12:30PM — 1:30PM
DAY TWO | BREAKOUT 2
1:30PM — 2:30PM
Breakout - Bay 17
The profound power of story
Malinda Wink (Global Director, Good Pitch)
Sebastian Robertson (Chair and founder, Batyr)
Maya Newell (Film maker, Gayby Baby, In My Blood It Runs, The Dreamlife of Georgie Stone)
Nooky (Yuin rapper and founder, We Are Warriors)
There is more and more research emerging which shows us how stories shape our brains, ties strangers together, and moves us to be more empathic and generous. Even the simplest narrative can elicit a powerful empathic response by triggering the release of neurochemicals like cortisol and oxytocin. During this session we will consider how story sharing can be a dramatic tool for creating change, learn more about First Nations storytelling, and hear how story can be used to drive change and on the social and environmental issues we care about. Be inspired to build investment on storytelling into your giving strategy.
Breakout - Track 8
An economy that works for everyone
Harriet McCallum (Executive Officer, Mannifera)
Leanne Ho (CEO, Economic Justice Australia)
Sonia Arakkal (Co-founder, Think Forward)
Sorrell Ashby (Founder and Managing Director, Guumali)
In this breakout session we’ll discuss how capital can be used strategically to reimagine economic systems with equity at their core. Learn ideas to tackle intergenerational inequality, the role of tax and social security, and how we can collectively build an economy that works for the many, rather than the few.
Breakout - Track 12
Crypto, Blockchain and NFTs: how Web3 is transforming philanthropy and impact investment
Lisa Wade (CEO, DigitalX)
Sam Joel (Founder, GiveTree)
Grace Mathews (Managing Director, We Think)
Is it us or is every five minutes someone trying to talk to you about blockchain, crypto or NFTs? This enlightening and practical session will illuminate the most cutting edge solutions to age old problems. We’ll be discussing how to use blockchain to unlock collaboration, how it can help transparency and accountability issues with philanthropy and impact investing and how to build Web3 capabilities in purpose-driven organisations.
DAY TWO | BREAKOUT 3
2:45PM — 3:45PM
Breakout - Bay 17
Investing in First Nations-led Philanthropy
Amelia Telford (First Nations Justice Director, Australian Progress)
Rona Glynn-McDonald (CEO, Common Ground)
Jirra Harvey (Nexus emcee and founder, Kalinya)
Leadership of First Nations people is critical in our collective fight for justice and finding solutions to the social, economic and environmental challenges that our world is facing right now. This includes transforming the relationship between funders and First Nations people, in ways that centres Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing. Hear stories and examples of how and where this is already being done and how you can support.
Breakout - Track 8
Shifting power to increase your impact
Betty Barkha (Co-chair, International Women's Development Agency)
Kerry Gardner AM (Co-chair, International Women's Development Agency)
Rathana Chea (Founding CEO, Multicultural Leadership Initiative)
Lille Madden (First Nations Director, Groundswell Giving)
In this in-depth discussion, Betty Barkha, Kerry Gardner AM, Rathana Chea and Lille Madden will discuss multicultural leadership, shifting power and organisational change management. Come away with practical insights and approaches to incorporate power sharing in your work to involve and reflect more diverse voices and interests.
Breakout - Track 12
Tackling the mental health crisis in the age of social media
Emily Fuller (Social Impact Manager, Future Generation)
Josh Wiseman (Head of Data and Insights, Batyr)
Lucy Thomas OAM (Co-founder and Co-CEO, Project Rockit)
Lucy Steggles (Nexus Australia Chair)
Learn from social entrepreneurs, corporate changemakers and philanthropists tackling the mental health crisis through positive digital and social media applications and action.
DAY TWO | AFTERNOON TEA
3:45PM — 4:15PM
DAY TWO | AFTERNOON PLENARY
4:15PM — 5:30PM
Plenary - Bay 17
Lightning talk: Future Generation
Caroline Gurney (CEO, Future Generation)
Be inspired by innovative corporate giving, shaking up traditional models of philanthropy. Caroline Gurney, CEO of Future Generation, will showcase the Future Generation model as an example of disruptive models of corporate giving, and philanthropy in the financial services sector. The Future Generation companies, Future Generation Australia (ASX: FGX) and Future Generation Global (ASX: FGG), are Australia’s first listed investment companies to provide investment and social returns. By 2030, Future Generation aims to have invested over $100 million, and they are on track, having invested $65.2 million since inception. Their carefully selected social impact partners ensure they optimise the impact of their social investment in the best possible way.
Plenary - Bay 17
Cultural Capital: Leveraging Your Influence for Impact
David Pocock (Senator for ACT)
Emma Pocock (Founder and CEO, FrontRunners)
Jirra Harvey (Nexus Emcee)
Edwina Floch (Founder, Environmental Music Prize)
L-FRESH the Lion (Hip hop artist)
Cultural capital is often hard to measure, but its impact can be significant. In our fast paced, content rich environments - whose voices are listened to most and what can those in the spotlight do to leverage their influence for good? Our panel of influential sports stars and musicians will take us through the triumphs and pitfalls of standing up for what you believe in and the role of cultural capacity in influencing political decision makers and communities.
Live music - Bay 17
Performance: L-FRESH the Lion
L-Fresh the Lion (Artist)
We could not be more excited to have L-FRESH The LION playing for us to close the first full day of NEXUS summit 2022. Born and raised in south west Sydney, L-FRESH The LION is one of Australia's most important hip hop artists. From live music venues, stadiums and arenas, to the United Nations Headquarters in New York, his music is a powerful statement which speaks of purpose.
DAY TWO | COCKTAIL EVENT
5:45PM — 7:30PM
Social gathering - Public space foyer
Cocktail event
Co-hosted by Carriageworks
Join us for an exclusive cocktail event, co-hosted with Carriageworks, to explore the theme of Integrity and Disruptions from an arts perspective. Hear from the leaders of Carriageworks and its resident companies - organisations who support artists and the cultural industry, and commission and present transformative contemporary work to diverse audiences. The cocktail event will feature a short artist talk, and drinks and light snacks will be provided.
DAY TWO | DINNERS
8:00PM — 9:45PM
Side Event - Various locations
Issue-Based Dinners
Climate (Vandal Taqueria, 403 King Street Newtown)
First Nations Justice (Bella Brutta, 135 King Street Newtown)
Economic Fairness (Bloodwood Restaurant, 416 King Street Newtown)
LGBTIQA+ (Continental Deli Bistro Bar, 210 Australia Street Newtown)
Non-issue specific (The Rose of Australia, 1 Swanston Street Erskineville)
Part of the magic of NEXUS are the unofficial side programs and dinners. These dinners are a chance to further connect with one another, delve deeper together on specific issues and meet new friends who share your passions. Sign up for a dinner at registration (not included in ticket price).