IMM 2025 Schedule

Two Productive Days

Day 1 13 February 2025 Four Seasons Sydney

Note: 2024 Schedule. All 2025 Speakers to be announced soon.

  • Registration
  • AI and the Future of Work

    Matt Barrie, CEO & Founder, Freelancer.com

  • Destination Stewardship

    Nick Wayland, CEO & Founder, TravMedia (Moderator)

    René De Monchy, Chief Executive, Tourism New Zealand

    Maya Lange, Vice President, Global Marketing, Destination British Columbia

    Ross Levi, Executive Director, New York State Division of Tourism

  • Networking Break
  • Keynote Speaker

    Richard Quest, News Anchor, CNN International

  • Lunch
  • The Modern Travel Media Landscape

    Susan Coghill, Chief Marketing Officer, Tourism Australia (Moderator)

    Zac Garven, Tourism and Events Manager, Advance Rockhampton

    Amanda Kendle, Podcaster & Freelance Writer, The Thoughtful Travel Podcast

    Tina Pik, Video Creator, Travel TikToker & YouTuber, Hangry By Nature

  • Networking Break
  • Slam with Travel Editors

    Nick Wayland, CEO & Founder, TravMedia (Moderator)

    Constantina Demos, Travel Editor, delicious.

    Penny Hunter, Editor, The Weekend Australian’s Travel + Luxury

    Jessica Lockhart, Destination Editor, Oceania, Lonely Planet

    Juliette Sivertsen, Chief News Director - Travel, Stuff

  • PR & Writing Masterclass: Expert Insights, Tips and Hacks

    Jill Collins, Managing Director, Barking Owl Communications

    Rob McFarland, Freelance Journalist, Speaker & Trainer

  • Drinks Function
  • 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