IMM 2025 Schedule

Two Productive Days

Day 1 13 February 2025 Four Seasons Sydney

  • Registration / Morning Networking
  • The Content Explosion: Time Flies, Be a Pilot.
    How the Travel Industry can Unlock Powerhouse Storytelling

    Chris Jeffares, Director, INDIE.C

  • Travel Trends and Industry Insights

    Expedia Group (Moderator)

    Doug Bourgeois, Asst. Secretary of Tourism, Explore Louisiana

    James Kavanagh, Global Leisure CEO, Flight Centre Travel Group

    Jo McCauley, Chief Executive Officer, Southern Cross Travel Insurance

    Wendy Wu, Founder & Managing Director, Wendy Wu Tours

  • Networking Break
  • Keynote Speaker: Harnessing our Superpowers
    How Travel Media and Brands Can Work with Gen AI

    Graham Lovelace, Strategist & Writer, Charting Gen AI

  • Networking Lunch
  • Navigating the Future of Travel

    Todd Davidson, Chief Executive Officer, Travel Oregon

    John O'Sullivan, CEO/Executive Director, Experience Co

    Dondra Ritzenthaler, Chief Executive Officer, Azamara Cruises

  • Networking Break
  • Slam with Travel Editors

    Nick Wayland, CEO & Founder, TravMedia (Moderator)

    Kate Cox, Head of Travel and National Content, ACM's Explore

    Trudi Jenkins, Content Director, Traveller

    Melissa Woodley, Travel & News Editor, Time Out Australia

  • The TikTok Effect: How TikTok is Shaping Travel

    Declan Malone, Client Partner - Travel, TikTok

  • Networking Drinks
  • Finish

* schedule subject to change

Day 2 14 February 2025 ICC Sydney

  • Exhibitor Registration and Table Set-up
  • Media Registration
  • Welcome Address
  • Appointments (6 sessions)
  • Networking Break
  • Appointments (6 sessions)
  • Networking Lunch
  • Appointments (5 sessions)
  • Networking Break
  • Appointments (5 sessions)
  • IMM Appointments Finish
  • Cocktail Function
  • Day Two Ends