If there’s one event to mark in your 2025 calendar, make it the Forbes Australia Business Summit. Game-changing business conversations meet a bold exploration of culture, innovation, and breakthrough ideas. Forbes brings together founders, investors, and executives to challenge thinking, share insights, and spark meaningful change.

In an era defined by disruption and opportunity, the Summit helps leaders break through what’s holding them back—and break into what’s next. It’s where Australia’s boldest voices unpack the trends reshaping business. Break through the noise.

Summit Highlights:

  • Scott Farquhar  – Co-founded Atlassian from a university startup, built it into a global tech leader, co-created Pledge 1%, and in 2024 moved from co-CEO to advisor to focus on philanthropy and innovation.

  • Bruna Papandrea – Emmy® and Golden Globe®–winning producer, Founder and CEO of Made Up Stories. Behind global hits including Big Little LiesNine Perfect StrangersThe UndoingGone Girl, and The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, she is known for championing distinctive voices and telling unforgettable stories on screen.

  • Ben Thompson – Founder and CEO of Employment Hero, one of Australia’s fastest-growing tech companies, helping businesses simplify people, payroll, and compliance while sharing practical insights on leadership and scaling in a fast-changing world.

  • Laura Henshaw –  Co-founder and CEO of Kic, one of Australia’s most recognisable wellness brands, redefining how a generation engages with health, movement, and mindset. She brings insights on building trust, standing out in a saturated market, and why brand integrity matters more than ever.

  • Robin Khuda – Founder and CEO of AirTrunk, Asia-Pacific’s leading hyperscale data centre provider. He scaled the business across five countries to meet booming demand for cloud and AI infrastructure, culminating in a record $24 billion acquisition in 2024. He offers sharp insights on scaling infrastructure and staying ahead of technology shifts.

  • Nick Mowbray – Co-founder of ZURU, the powerhouse behind global brands including Bunch O Balloons, MONDAY Haircare, and ZURU Tech. He brings lessons on scaling across categories, leading with innovation, and thinking long-term in a fast-moving world.

And more to come here.

Forbes Australia Business Summit

13 November 2025

BREAK THROUGH what's holding you back. Break into what's next.

This event is a bold exploration in to the trends and ideas shaping the future of business, led by those who know what it means to break through and redefine success.

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