AALARA25 Agenda
Monday 12th May
Time
10.00am-12.00pm
Event Name
Level 18, The Star
12.30pm-1.30pm
National Regulators & Engineers
Regulators & Engineers Only working lunch by invite
Level 18, The Star
1.30pm-3.30pm
National Regulators Forum
Industry Regulators, engineers & stakeholders by invite
Level 18, The Star
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Australian Standards Update
Presented by Anthea Hammon
ME51 Chair - standards Australia
Level 18, The Star
5.30pm - 8.30pm
Tuesday 13th May
Time
8.00am
9.00am-9.15am
Welcome to Country
Luther Cora
9.15am
AALARA25 Welcome Address
Ros Pullen, AALARA President
9.25am
Global Perspectives: Trends, Challenges & Opportunities for 2025 & Beyond
Global Perspectives: trends, Challenges for 2025 & Beyond
Chris Perry, Second Vice President - IAAPA
Chris is a globally recognised leader in the attractions and entertainment industry, currently serving as Executive Director of Entertainment Strategy at Qiddiya Investment Company in Saudi Arabia. With over 20 years of experience, Chris has held senior roles with industry giants including Baha Mar and Royal Caribbean, specialising in creating immersive guest experiences.
10.00am
11.00am
Morning Tea
11.45am
jack Chan - IAAPA Asia
Rich Raymont - IT Manager, Dreamworld
Sean Morris - gM, Fever
Lachlan Farquarson - GM Reefsedge
- facilitated by Shaun McKeogh
12.45pm
Lunch & aGM
2.00pm
culture, Creativity & Commercial Strategy
Michael Schreiber - CEO, Funlab
Join Michael as he delves into his deep curiosity about
people and what creates truly memorable experiences,
emphasising the importance of innovation and
adaptability in the entertainment industry.
3.00pm-5.00pm
Choose from:
Skypoint Climb
Slingshot
Padlock'd Escape Rooms
5.30pm
G:Link to Hijinx Hotel
6.00pm-9.00pm
Mid Conference Function
@ Hijinx Hotel
Wednesday 14th May
Time
8.15am
Event Name
Women In Industry Breakfast @ the Garden Kitchen, The Star
(additional ticket Required)
9.30am
5 Keys to Success
Greg Yong, AALARA President & CEO Coast Entertainment Holdings
Join Greg as he share how to build strong, value-driven cultures, create high-impact teams, and support individuals toward success. His insights are not just theoretical—they are practical, real-world strategies that drive meaningful change in your business.
10.30am
panel - building Leaders & Attracting the Right People For the Future
Kiki Pikara - Ripley's Surfers Paradise
Flynn Simsek - Funfields
Jamal Bednarz - Raging Waters Sydney
Dr Jodie Bradman - Village Roadshow Theme Parks
- facilitated By Chelsea Mannix, Funlab
11.30am
Morning Tea
12.00pm
Overcome Uninspired
Chris Helder
As one of the world's leading business mindset experts, Chris is
here to shake things up and reignite your energy, focus, and drive.
In this high-impact session, Chris will share powerful, practical
techniques to break through mental roadblocks, shift
perspective, and harness the power of useful belief.
1.00pm
Panel - 25 Ways to Increase Your Per Cap
Luke Flack -Jamberoo Action Park
Brett Sheridan - Roller
Victor Danau - Ripley Entertainments
Kirsty Balthazar-Proctor - Gumbuya World
- Facilitated By Matt George, Jamberoo Action Park
1.45pm
LUNCH
2.45pm
Panel - Operational WHS Nuts & Bolts
Nadine Callaghan - Luna Park Sydney
Paul Douglas - Precision Underwriting
Jackson Inglis - Sparke Helmore
Anthea Hammon - Scenic World & ME/51 Committee Chair, Standards Australia
- Facilitated by David Randall, DRA Safety
3.45pm
AALARA25 Wrap Up
4.00pm
AFTERNOON TEA
Last chance to Chat to the Table Top Sponsors
6.30pm-10.30pm
Pre-Drinks 6.30pm-7.00pm
AALARA25 Gala Dinner
The Star Ballroom
Brought to you by roller Digital
Thursday 15th May
Time
Event Name
9.30am
Bus departs the star to movie world
Explore movie World's new wizard of oz precinct
12.00pm
bus departs movie world to dreamworld
lunch at jane's rivertown restaurant
then explore dreamworld's new rivertown precinct
3.00pm
bus departs dreamworld to the star
3.45pm
bus arrives back at the star
