Kate is an accomplished professional in the venue and event management industry, with over 12 years of experience across both stadium and arena environments within the sport and entertainment sector. Currently serving as the Head of Major Events at Melbourne & Olympic Parks, Kate is responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of large-scale events within the precinct, including the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup last year.

Kate is a dedicated advocate for enhancing operational efficiencies, maintaining safe and secure environments, elevating customer experiences, promoting sustainability, and fostering the growth and development of team members.

Megan has over 25 years’ experience in mega-event and venue management working on projects in the Middle East, UK, New Zealand, China, Japan and Australia.

Currently Head of Operations at Marvel Stadium (AFL), Megan oversees the operational planning and delivery of more than 70 major sporting events and concerts each year that attract 2 million plus patrons. With a remit across the disciplines of ticketing, workforce, customer experience, carpark, operations, stadium contractors and tenancies; Megan leads a large team that on event days features over 500 Marvel Stadium operations and customer service staff working seamlessly with over 1,000 frontline contract personnel (catering, security and cleaning) to deliver safe, welcoming, inclusive and positive event-day experiences.

Prior to joining the AFL, Megan had leadership roles in the mega-event space of World Expos in Dubai (2020), Shanghai (2010) and Nagoya (2005) where she was responsible for the operational planning, delivery and deployment of large international and local workforces in complex event environments rich in cultural, logistical and operational challenges.

Megan also has several years of experience in contract catering for major events and iconic venues throughout Melbourne including the Melbourne Cup Carnival, Avalon International Air Show, the Australian Grand Prix, MotoGP and Melbourne Fashion Festival and venues such as Melbourne Museum, Royal Exhibition Building, Sovereign Hill, Royal Botanic Gardens and the Australian Event Centre.

Michael is a safety, security and risk management professional with over 20 years’ experience in major event safety and security and critical infrastructure resilience.
He leads Arup’s major events and venues and critical infrastructure offering for the Resilience, Security and Risk team for Australasia and provides clients with support in the areas of safety and security design, strategy development and implementation, operations, resilience planning and delivery and security capability development and training.

Scott Taylor CPP is a Combined Communications Expert and Security, Safety and Risk Specialist with 29 years global industry experience. He is an industry thought leader who is Internationally Board Certified in Security Management and has shared his knowledge and expertise globally through specialist consulting and contextualised training. He has trained with the leading authorities on body language, deception detection statement analysis and facial micro-expressions and is a sought-after industry spokesperson. Hs is an accomplished keynote speaker who site on numerous International Security Councils to ensure he stays abreast of best practise in his field of expertise which directly translates into heightened outcomes for his clients.