A manifesto for a better Internet in 10 slides or less

The internet as we know it is broken. If you think about it, it only really works for a few big Silicon Valley players at the expense of everyone else. But change is coming, and it’s seismic.
In this session Dan Richardson will explore, in 10 slides or less, where we’ve gone wrong and how we can fix it to make a truly open and honest internet.

Dan Richardson, Head of Data, Yahoo APAC

he secret sauce of problem-solving: Count on yourself and collaborate

What can turn us into amazing assets at work, capable of handling curveballs and finding solutions in adversity? In this session, we’ll take a look at how it is possible to maximize resourcefulness and creativity by leaning into all of our life experiences, which contribute to who we are and how we approach problem-solving. And since we can’t do it all on our own, we’ll explore how collaboration, which is a key element in creative thinking, can help us innovate and accomplish more, faster.

Jen Whelan, VP, Head of B2B Marketing, Yahoo

Cracking the C-suite: Practical Lessons for Aspiring Leaders

Join Elizabeth Herbst-Brady and a panel of leading female executives for this practical session looking at the lessons they’re passing onto anyone aspiring to further their careers.
We’ll explore what they learned from the mistakes they made early in their career and how recent events and continued uncertainty are shaping the way they approach their jobs, and how they balance having a life outside of the boardroom.

Elizabeth Herbst-Brady, VP, Head of Global Revenue and Client Solutions, Yahoo

Fireside chat: How to transform your agency/client partnership to break the mould

In this session we’ll take a long and honest look at the barriers being encountered by agency businesses as they look to take advantage of this new world, new technology and possibilities, to understand the structures which will power them through the next 20 years of innovation.

John McNerney, Senior Director Platforms, Yahoo APAC

How to thrive in career uncertainty with 4 simple tools

In this session Rishad will explain how you can develop the tools you need to thrive through uncertainty: a map, compass, telescope and first aid kit. By understanding what we can do today to adapt we’ll all position ourselves better for the future.
After his presentation Rishad will have a fireside chat with Paul Sigaloff to explore some of the themes and more practical tips.

Rishad Tobaccowala, Author|Advisor|Speaker|Educator

Paul Sigaloff, VP and Head of APAC, Yahoo

Staying relevant in the new internet

Zoe Cocker and Lucio Ribeiro will take a hyperbole-free look at the future. They’ll share the lessons they’ve learned at the frontline of these emerging technologies and outline the skills and steps you can start to take to prepare yourselves for the inevitable future.
Give us 30 minutes and we’ll give you a roadmap for your career development. What have you got to lose?

Zoe Cocker, Head of Innovation and Yahoo Creative Studios

Lucio Ribeiro, Director of Technology, Innovation and Activation, Optus

Future of News

What is the current state of news and where is the industry heading? In an age where trust in the press is a hot button issue, and influencers can become journalists in one tweet, the modern day newsroom and those behind it have to constantly evolve. We will speak with industry leaders to discuss what it’s like on the frontlines of the press.

Kate Browne, Editor-in-Chief, Yahoo Finance Australia