The first 2026 Symposium speakers, changemakers, community leaders and influencers have now been announced, with more to be revealed soon!
At the WSYD Moving Symposium, you will hear from speakers in academia, education, public health, government, leisure, health, sport and recreation, peak bodies, not-for-profits, private enterprise, disability organisations, aged care and the social economy.
The first speakers for the 2026 WSYD Moving Symposium have now been announced, with more to be revealed soon.
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Anne Tiedemann
Professor University of Sydney
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John Buraho
CORE Community Services
A/Multicultural Communities Service Manager -
Zhi Soon MP
Labor Member for Banks
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Jackson Hills
CEO National Shelter
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Ali Faraj
GWS GIANTS Executive General Manager, Community and Inclusion
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Matthew Jennings
South Western Sydney Local Health District Director Clinical Streams and Allied Health
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Laura Foley
Systems Leadership Participant
The University of New South Wales
Early Career Researcher & Research Assistant
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Saaz Kaur Sahdra
Systems Leadership Participant
University of Sydney | Kaur Sports Inc.
PhD Student & Lecturer | Founder & Chair
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Michael Hanratty
Bankstown Sports Club
Sporting and Community Partnerships Manager -
Melissa Neighbour
Sky Planning Director and Principal Planner
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Chris Barton
Step Into Action Foundation CEO
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Tom Wilson
Alcohol and Drug Foundation Relationship Manager
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Raj Panchal
Systems Leadership Participant
Cricket NSW Council Engagement & Facilities Lead – Metro West
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Ken Griffin
AUSactive CEO
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Michael Wilkins
Chair WSYD Moving
Director Playbook
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Emma George
Director WSYD Moving
Associate Professor Western Sydney University
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Chin-Moi Chow
Systems Leadership Participant
The University of Sydney Associate Professor