Robert Congoo is a proud Ngaro and Gia Traditional Owner, cultural practitioner, performer and community leader based in the Whitsundays. As the Director and Founder of Yooribaya Cultural Experiences, Robert delivers authentic cultural experiences that create meaningful connections to Country, culture and community. Yooribaya, meaning “strong” in the traditional language of the Ngaro People, was founded with a vision to support and enrich the community through traditional knowledge shared via workshops, activities, storytelling and cultural engagement. Through Yooribaya Cultural Experiences, Robert provides visitors the opportunity to experience ancient lands through ancient hands. Robert specialises in Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremonies, cultural performances, storytelling and cultural education experiences across the Whitsunday region and beyond. Passionate about passing knowledge to the next generation, he continues to share and strengthen culture through tourism, events, schools and community programs throughout Queensland.

Varenya Mohan-Ram is the Chief Executive Officer of the Bus Industry Confederation (BIC). Varenya has over 30 years of strategic management, government and cross-sector experience, Varenya has made supporting industry the cornerstone of his career. He has been a member of various industry committees and boards, and headed up the NT Branch of the ALP as General Secretary.

David Speers is the ABC's National Political Lead and host of "Insiders" on Sunday mornings. He regularly interviews the nation's political leaders, decision makers, and leading analysts. Over more than two decades covering federal politics, David has hosted many Leaders' Debates, election nights and won a number of awards for his interviewing and journalism, including Walkley Awards and a Logie.

Tony Hopkins is the Chair of the Bus industry Confederation and Chief Executive Officer, Regional Australia Division of ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia (CDC), one of the country’s largest urban, school, and charter bus operators and part of the international ComfortDelGro group. A transport, tourism, and logistics expert and bus industry veteran of 40 years, Tony has delivered comprehensive passenger transport solutions for some of Australia’s most renowned bus brands including Greyhound and Buslink VIVO. He has served as a chair, president, vice president and committee member on the executive of various state and national industry associations for the past 14 years including the Bus Industry Confederation (BIC), Australian Public Transport Industry Association (APTIA), Queensland Bus Industry Council (QBIC) and the former National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Taskforce. Tony is an active contributor to the community and wider industry, lobbying state, and federal governments to create improvements for with various bus operators across the country. Tony’s lifetime commitment to the bus industry was recognised in 2021, when he was presented with QBIC’s Outstanding Achievement Award. The same year, his division was honoured with the QBIC Environmental/Innovation Award, as well as a High Commendation in the 2021 NSCA Foundation/GIO National Safety Awards of Excellence.