Trish Oxford is a proud Ngemba woman and the Acting Deputy Secretary of Aboriginal Affairs NSW within the Premier's Department. With more than 30 years of experience across government, the not-for-profit sector, finance and the private sector, she has built a career dedicated to creating meaningful change for Indigenous communities. In her current role, Trish works to place Indigenous voices at the centre of government decision-making. Her work spans Closing the Gap, Treaty consultations, local decision-making, healing initiatives, including reparations for the Stolen Generations, and cultural heritage reform. At The Summit 2026 Knowledge Forum, Trish will join **Unlocking Opportunity: The Future of Aboriginal Business in NSW**, exploring the NSW Aboriginal Business Strategy, Indigenous business opportunity and the shared work required to build a thriving, self-determined business ecosystem across NSW.

Narelle Anderson is a proud Jagera woman, accomplished business leader and the Founder and Managing Director of Envirobank, an Indigenous-owned recycling business operating across container deposit schemes in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and the Northern Territory. Narelle is a recognised Indigenous mentor, speaker and advocate for the role recycling can play in accelerating Australia's transition to a circular economy. Her work brings together innovation, resource efficiency, environmental responsibility and caring for Country. At The Summit 2026 Knowledge Forum, Narelle will facilitate **Yinaar Ngaambi-li: Aboriginal Women Business Owners Showcase**, bringing together four leading Indigenous women business owners for a conversation on enterprise, capability, opportunity and growth.

Sharna Morgan is the Strategic Director of Buri Building & Design, an Indigenous-owned, family-run building company she founded with Will Morgan in 2010. Based in New South Wales, Buri delivers construction, asset management, refurbishment, office fit-out and modification services for government and non-government clients. Sharna's leadership reflects practical delivery, quality outcomes and long-term relationships. Through Buri, she has helped create learning opportunities for apprentices and younger carpenters while building repeat business across the construction sector. At The Summit 2026 Knowledge Forum, Sharna will speak in **Yinaar Ngaambi-li: Aboriginal Women Business Owners Showcase**, sharing her business story, capability and next opportunity.

Eric Shegog is Construction Project Director for ACEN Australia’s renewable wind energy portfolio, including projects on Wiradjuri Country in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, NSW. With more than 35 years’ experience delivering major infrastructure, resources, water and energy projects across Australia and internationally, Eric brings significant experience in facilitating First Nations business participation in supply chains. Throughout his career, Eric has held senior leadership roles across the public and private sectors. His experience includes executive positions with the Port of Hastings Development Authority, Major Road Projects Victoria and Roads and Maritime Services NSW, as well as project leadership roles with Sinclair Knight Merz, Worley and BHP. At ACEN Australia, Eric is helping to deliver renewable energy projects that create lasting value for regional and First Nations communities through supply chain participation. Eric holds a Bachelor of Engineering, a Master of Business Administration and is a graduate of the Australian Major Project Leadership Academy, delivered in partnership with Oxford University. He is a member of Engineers Australia and is based in Lutruwita, Tasmania. At The Summit 2026 Knowledge Forum, Eric will join The Energy Transition: Latest Renewable Opportunities for Aboriginal Business, sharing insight into renewable energy opportunities and practical pathways for Indigenous businesses to participate early and meaningfully.

Jeremy Donovan is a Kuku Yalanji (Western Yalanji) and Gumbaynggirr man, and an acclaimed artist, musician and cultural storyteller. Through music, art and lived experience, he creates powerful connections to culture, identity, healing and possibility. Jeremy has shared culture with audiences across Australia and internationally. His work as a didgeridoo player, performer and storyteller has taken him to major cultural events and stages around the world, including the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. At The Summit 2026, Jeremy will deliver the motivational keynote **Stronger Because We Are Connected - Culture, Country & Ancestry as Business Advantage**. He will also join Uncle Ernie Dingo, Luke Carroll, Dean Widders and Isaac Compton for **Around the Campfire**, the Knowledge Forum's closing yarn.

Melissa Fletcher is a Kamilaroi woman from Moree who lives in Dubbo and is the Chief Executive Officer of Fletchers Big Boomerang Logistics. The Supply Nation Certified business is Australia's largest Aboriginal women-led container export train operator. Melissa also leads Fletcher International Exports and brings extensive experience across regional industry, trade and business. Fletchers Big Boomerang Logistics delivers end-to-end logistics solutions from its regional Dubbo hub, connecting import and export supply chains across agriculture, construction materials, renewable energy, irrigation and other major industries. Melissa is also a member of the NSW Aboriginal Business Taskforce, which provides timely, strategic advice to the NSW Government on the Aboriginal business sector. Through this role, she contributes to conversations on business growth, capability and economic prosperity across New South Wales. At The Summit 2026 Knowledge Forum, Melissa will contribute to **Unlocking Opportunity: The Future of Aboriginal Business in NSW** and represent Fletchers Big Boomerang Logistics in **Capability at Scale: Our Leading Aboriginal Enterprises**.

Fletcher Watson is a proud Gamilaroi man and the Co-Founder and Executive Producer of Wildfire Content, an Indigenous-owned creative production company specialising in premium storytelling for brands, corporates and communities. Driven by a passion for using creativity to amplify Indigenous voices, Fletcher leads Wildfire Content in blending cultural knowledge with modern design and technology to create work that resonates across audiences and platforms. His approach champions authenticity, innovation and the power of story to connect people and inspire change. With experience across traditional media, digital and social platforms, Fletcher has created campaign films, branded stories and global campaigns that celebrate culture and creativity. Beyond content creation, he is committed to building pathways for the next generation of Indigenous creatives through the Wildfire Pathways Programs, fostering talent and showcasing the excellence of Indigenous storytellers across media in Australia. At The Summit 2026 Knowledge Forum, Fletcher will speak in Indigenous Business Showcase 2, sharing insights into Indigenous-led creativity, storytelling, innovation and building meaningful opportunities through media. At The Summit 2026 Knowledge Forum, Fletcher will represent Wildfire Content in Capability at Scale: Our Leading Aboriginal Enterprises, alongside fellow enterprise leaders including Heath Smith from 10Telco.

Deb Barwick is the Chief Executive Officer of the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce Inc. and an award-winning Indigenous entrepreneur, business owner and procurement strategist. She is committed to strengthening Indigenous leadership, enterprise and economic participation across regional, national and global markets. In 2006, Deb established Australia’s first Indigenous Chamber of Commerce. Since then, she has helped lead the establishment of state and national peak bodies representing Indigenous owned businesses and social enterprises, supporting a national network of more than 5,000 members. Recognised with a NSW Premier’s Award for Excellence, Deb is a highly sought-after procurement adviser and strategist. Her work supports the development and implementation of social procurement policy, working across both sides of the supply chain to create sustainable engagement and stronger opportunities for Indigenous businesses. Deb is also the founder of Winya Indigenous Furniture, an award-winning Indigenous business recognised locally, nationally and internationally for business excellence, procurement and sustainability leadership. At The Summit 2026 Knowledge Forum, Deb will speak in NSWICC: Leading Procurement Education & Entrepreneurship, sharing insights into capability building, sustainable procurement and the practical pathways that support Indigenous business growth.

Luke McIlroy-Ranga is Co-Founder and Director of Tika EQ and a member of the NSW Aboriginal Business Taskforce. A strategist in social equity, he works across supplier diversity and economic inclusion, advising government and corporate partners on procurement, investment and development decisions. Originally from Aotearoa, Luke brings a background in strategic advisory and fieldwork, with a focus on practical action that improves equity and opportunity. He is also an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Sydney Business School and Chair of the LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation. At The Summit 2026, Luke will join **Unlocking Opportunity: The Future of Aboriginal Business in NSW**, exploring the NSW Aboriginal Business Strategy, Indigenous business opportunity and the shared work required to build a thriving, self-determined business ecosystem.

Jenni Walke is a proud Bundjalung woman, award-winning entrepreneur and the Founder and Principal Consultant of Elephant in the Room Consulting. With more than 25 years of experience in business strategy, leadership and community engagement, she combines Indigenous wisdom with practical business strategies to create meaningful change. Jenni is recognised for her work in Indigenous engagement, leadership, business strategy and supplier diversity, helping organisations build inclusive workplaces and culturally aware leadership. At The Summit 2026 Knowledge Forum, Jenni will speak in **Yinaar Ngaambi-li: Aboriginal Women Business Owners Showcase**, sharing the story, capability and next opportunity behind her business.

Jasmine Newman is a proud Wiradjuri woman and the Founder and Managing Director of Killara Services, a national cleaning services company and Assured Indigenous Business with the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce. What began with one Newcastle contract while Jasmine cared for her newborn daughter has grown into a business servicing more than 1,500 sites for over 200 clients, employing more than 600 people. Jasmine is a strong voice for integrity in Indigenous procurement, advocating for genuine Indigenous ownership and lasting community benefit. She also shares culture through education and is committed to opening doors for Indigenous women in business. At The Summit 2026 Knowledge Forum, Jasmine will share her business journey in Yinaar Ngaambi-li: Indigenous Women Business Owners Showcase.

Nitin Goyal is Operations Lead Project Management at PCL Construction. He brings an operations and project management perspective to the practical planning, coordination and delivery required across major construction and infrastructure projects. At The Summit 2026 Knowledge Forum, Nitin will join The Energy Transition: Latest Renewable Opportunities for Indigenous Business. The panel will explore where renewable energy work is emerging, the capability required and how Indigenous businesses can engage early and meaningfully with the projects and partnerships ahead.

Brad Twynham is a global speaker in resilience, innovation and leadership. An award-winning enterprise technology entrepreneur, corporate innovator and proud First Nations man, he brings more than 25 years of experience building disruptive products, leading transformation and helping organisations navigate change. Brad works at the intersection of technology and humanity and has been involved in significant AI-based projects since 2010. Through his interactive keynotes, he helps leaders build AI literacy, strengthen distinctly human capabilities and create adaptable cultures grounded in trust, judgement, innovation and integrity. At The Summit 2026 Knowledge Forum, Brad will present Beyond the AI Algorithm: Weaving Human Insight with Artificial Intelligence. This keynote will explore how leaders can harness artificial intelligence while strengthening intuition, emotional intelligence, ethical discernment and contextual wisdom.

Peter Eather is the Founder and Managing Director of Eather Group. He established the business in 2010 and has more than 30 years of experience delivering waste-to-resource solutions in civil construction. Eather Group is a family-owned business delivering civil, quarrying, transport, resource recovery and circular economy solutions, while creating local employment, training and supplier opportunities. At The Summit 2026 Knowledge Forum, Peter will represent Eather Group in **Capability at Scale: Our Leading Aboriginal Enterprises**.

Andrew Latimore is Director of Facilities Management at TAFE NSW. He brings an operational perspective to the learning environments, facilities and services that support one of Australia’s leading education and training providers. At The Summit 2026, Andrew will join Partnership in Practice: TAFE NSW and NSWICC Creating Pathways Through Procurement, Skills & Employment. Alongside Janaya Field and Forum MC Luke Carroll, the conversation will explore practical collaboration, stronger pathways through procurement and skills, and the opportunities created when organisations work together to support Indigenous business and employment.

Kalina Koloff is the NSW Small Business Commissioner. She brings more than 20 years of experience across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, including strategy, stakeholder engagement and resilience. Kalina has led major local-government recovery programs following the Black Summer Bushfires and previously served as NSW Cross-Border Commissioner. As an experienced small business owner, Kalina understands the practical challenges of operating a business and the round-the-clock reality for owner-operators. At The Summit 2026, she will share her perspective in Small Business at the Centre: Opening Doors to Opportunity Across NSW, exploring fairer, clearer pathways into government, industry and contractor opportunities. Kalina is also listed to present the NSW Government Department or Agency of the Year Award at the Awards & Gala Dinner.

Duane Keighran is a Gomeroi man, born and raised on Gumbaynggirr Country, and the Managing Director of Keighran Legal + Advisory. He leads a specialist commercial law firm delivering legal solutions across real estate, hotels, construction and commercial matters for Indigenous businesses, community housing providers, government departments and private clients. Duane is also a Director of the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce. His experience spans commercial leasing, real estate development, social and affordable housing, hotel and tourism matters, and construction contracting. At The Summit 2026 Knowledge Forum, Duane will facilitate **Capability at Scale: Our Leading Aboriginal Enterprises**, bringing together leading Indigenous businesses to share their capability, market strength and growth ambitions.

Jess Hopcroft is a Barkindji, Ngemba, Gamilaraay and Yuwaalaraay woman, and the artist and founder behind Dhiiyaan Art. Born and raised on Awabakal land, Jess lives on Wonnarua Country with her family. Through Dhiiyaan Art, Jess shares culture, story and connection through contemporary artworks inspired by the beauty of nature and its elements. Her work reflects Country, family, community and belonging, creating meaningful visual stories that connect people to culture and place. At The Summit 2026 Knowledge Forum, Jess will speak in **Yinaar Ngaambi-li: Aboriginal Women Business Owners Showcase**, sharing her experience of building a creative business grounded in culture, community and connection.

Adam Williams is a proud Wiradjuri and Ngunnawal man, and an impact procurement leader with 30 years of experience across brand development, sales strategy and consumer market development. His work focuses on building stronger bridges between Indigenous communities and the wider market through strategic procurement and social impact. Adam brings extensive experience in Indigenous enterprise, supply and procurement. His career has included leadership roles with the Murri Chamber of Commerce, Bunji Enterprises, SupplyAus and Jingeri Office National, where he has worked to strengthen Indigenous business capability, market access and supply chain opportunities. At The Summit 2026 Knowledge Forum, Adam will speak in **Blak Leakage: Beyond Spend - Net Indigenous Impact**, inviting delegates to look beyond gross procurement spend and consider how purchasing can build genuine Indigenous business resilience, wealth creation and community benefit.

Gaurav Bhatia is a senior procurement and commercial leader with more than 19 years of experience across government and industry. He is currently Senior Manager Procurement at EnergyCo, supporting NSW’s renewable energy infrastructure program. His career spans leadership roles across EnergyCo, NSW Ambulance, Transport for NSW, the Department of Customer Service and the private sector, with responsibility for procurement, commercial and operational portfolios valued at up to $500 million. Gaurav has performed higher duties as both Chief Procurement Officer and Director Operations, bringing together enterprise procurement leadership and operational delivery experience. He has contributed to major procurement transformation initiatives, including procurement accreditation framework improvements, whole-of-Transport procurement pathways and streamlined procurement models that improve efficiency while maintaining strong governance. A passionate advocate for supplier diversity and economic inclusion, Gaurav promotes stronger partnerships between government, industry and Indigenous enterprises. At The Summit 2026 Knowledge Forum, Gaurav will join The Energy Transition: Latest Renewable Opportunities for Aboriginal Business, exploring where renewable energy and major project opportunities are emerging, the capability required, and how Indigenous businesses can engage early and meaningfully.

James Widders-Leece is a proud Anaiwan man and a Project Manager at BY Group, seconded through the BYCC Alliance. After joining BY Group as a Project Engineer, he has worked across civil earthworks, infrastructure packages and major building projects, including government project delivery. James is passionate about Indigenous participation in construction and creating pathways for young people to build meaningful careers in the industry. At The Summit 2026 Knowledge Forum, James will represent BY Group in **Capability at Scale: Our Leading Aboriginal Enterprises**, showcasing the specialist capability, market strength and growth ambition of leading Indigenous businesses.

Heath Smith is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of 10Services Group and represents 10Telco, an Indigenous-owned telecommunications and energy infrastructure business. With more than 20 years of experience in complex telecommunications infrastructure, Heath leads 10Telco's capability across investigation, site preparation, construction, certification, maintenance and decommissioning. The business operates across Eastern Australia, including remote locations, and delivers telecommunications engineering, fabrication, rigging, managed services and private 5G solutions. At The Summit 2026 Knowledge Forum, Heath will represent 10Telco in **Capability at Scale: Our Leading Aboriginal Enterprises**.

Janaya Field is a proud Wonnarua woman and an experienced Indigenous leader with a strong background in strategic partnerships, education, organisational leadership and workforce development. As Manager Aboriginal Strategic Partnerships and Programs at TAFE NSW, Janaya leads statewide initiatives that bring together Indigenous communities, businesses, government and industry to strengthen education, employment and economic participation. Holding a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Janaya brings extensive experience in developing strategic partnerships, influencing organisational change and translating policy priorities into practical outcomes. She is passionate about challenging perceptions, recognising Indigenous capability and creating genuine opportunities for Indigenous businesses and communities to thrive. At The Summit 2026 Knowledge Forum, Janaya will join Partnership in Practice: TAFE NSW and NSWICC Creating Pathways Through Procurement, Skills & Employment. Alongside Andrew Latimore and Forum MC Luke Carroll, she will explore how collaboration can create practical pathways for Indigenous business growth, skills development and meaningful employment.

Rebecca Donney is a Senior Project Partner within the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure’s Aboriginal Strategy, Policy and Engagement team. She is a procurement and project management professional with extensive experience delivering innovative initiatives within the NSW public sector. Rebecca specialises in stakeholder engagement, contract management, governance, and strategic sourcing, with a focus on achieving sustainable, value-driven outcomes. Having worked on projects like the NSW Housing Pattern Book, the Government Architect's Strategy and Design Prequalification Scheme and DPHI's new Aboriginal Procurement Commitment Statement, Rebecca is known for her collaborative approach, strong commercial acumen, and ability to navigate complex procurement and project environments. She is passionate about improving government procurement processes to deliver lasting economic outcomes for Aboriginal peoples, communities and entities. At The Summit 2026 Knowledge Forum, Rebecca will present From Commitment to Action: DPHI's Fit-for-Purpose Approach to Aboriginal Procurement. This government excellence case study will explore how DPHI is translating commitment into action through leadership, staff capability, culturally responsive procurement practice and clear supplier pathways.