IMM 2025 Schedule

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

Darren Karshagen, Senior Director, Expedia Group Oceania (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

Kerrie McCallum, Head of Travel, Food and Health, News Corp (Moderator)

Todd Davidson, Chief Executive Officer, Travel Oregon

Kara Glamore, Vice President, Carnival Cruise Line ANZ

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

Networking Break

Slam with Travel Editors

Nick Wayland, CEO & Founder, TravMedia (Moderator)

Christian Barker, Editorial Director, Signature Media

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