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Bringing leaders together to reimagine how we support health, safety and wellbeing
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Sonder Summit is a first-of-its-kind event for people, risk and safety leaders who understand that workforce wellbeing isn’t ‘nice to have’, it’s critical. Join leaders from APAC’s most progressive organisations to spark bold conversations, make new connections, leave with insights that matter and make a difference.

Speakers

Jamila Rizvi

Jamila Rizvi

Deputy Managing Director, Future Women
Jamila Rizvi is a best-selling author, broadcaster and gender equality leader. As Deputy Managing Director at Future Women, she champions women who work and women who want to work, through training, advocacy and storytelling.
Craig Cowdrey

Craig Cowdrey

Co-Founder & CEO, Sonder
Craig’s passion for solving complex problems has taken him through careers in law, diplomacy and the military. As CEO and co-founder, Craig drives Sonder’s strategy and culture, leading a high-performance team to deliver Sonder’s vision to provide everyone with global access to 24/7 safety, medical and mental health support.
Mark Oostergo

Mark Oostergo

Chief Executive & Workplace Psychologist, Australian Psychological Services
Mark is a workplace psychologist and risk specialist who began his career as an Army Psychology Officer, including work with elite special forces. He brings deep expertise in mental health and a deep understanding of how organisations can create systemic change to create healthy and successful workplaces.
Shelley Johnson

Shelley Johnson

Founder & Leadership Coach, Boldside
Shelley is a leadership coach, speaker, and columnist for The Age and SMH. Host of This is Work podcast, she’s helped thousands grow as leaders. With 10+ years in HR and a master’s in HRM, she’s known for smart advice and contagious energy.
Raechel Gavin

Raechel Gavin

Chief People Officer, Sonder
Raechel Gavin is a strategic people and culture leader with expertise in driving inclusive cultures, talent strategy, change, and growth. She brings cross-functional leadership experience and builds high-performing, people-first teams for lasting impact.
Kevin Figueiredo

Kevin Figueiredo

Chief People & Safety Officer, Super Retail Group
Kevin is a senior executive and passionate advocate for disability inclusion, mental health, and suicide prevention. As Chief People and Safety Officer at Super Retail Group, he leads workplace wellbeing, drawing on experience from leadership roles at Woolworths, Westpac and Goodman Fielder.
Cilia Robinson

Cilla Robinson

Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Cilla is a Partner with King, Wood and Mallesons with over 20 years’ experience specialising in employment and industrial matters from sexual harassment, discrimination to industrial disputes and enterprise bargaining, whistleblowing and running large scale litigation for both her private sector clients and government clients.
Stella Petrou Concha

Stella Petrou Concha

CEO, Reo Group & Co-Founder, HiveQ
Stella is the CEO of Reo Group, Co-Founder of HiveQ, an academic, and acclaimed author. A leading voice in corporate Australia, she helps boards and executives shape talent strategy and elevate human potential through self-mastery education.
Jono Nicholas

Jono Nicholas

Founder & Managing Director, Wellbeing Outfit |
Chief Mental Health Advisor, EY Oceania
Jono is Managing Director of the Wellbeing Outfit and Chief Mental Health Advisor to EY Oceania, where he advises leaders on strategies to drive organisational performance by improving the safety and wellbeing of their people. Jono is also a Director of several public and non-profit Boards supporting mental health in Australia.

More to be announced

The full agenda will be announced soon, but expect industry-leading keynote speakers, panel discussions, and executive-level workshops designed to leave you feeling energised and inspired.

Program

Get a high-level overview of the day’s flow to help you plan your attendance and manage your schedule. Please note that session timings are approximate and subject to change.

9:00 AM
Arrivals and registration

Morning session

9:30 AM
Welcome and Introductions by Jamila Rizvi
9:45 AM
Morning keynote by Craig Cowdrey (CEO and co-founder of Sonder)
10:30 AM
Morning tea break

Panel discussion

11:00 AM
“Managing psychosocial risks in the workplace” facilitated by Mark Oostergo
11:45 AM
Wellbeing experience
12:00 AM
“Leading through change: Building capabilities for today’s workforce” facilitated by Raechel Gavin
12:45 AM
Lunch

Afternoon session

1:45 PM
Live performance
2:00 PM
Leadership workshop by Shelley Johnson
2:45 PM
Fireside chat with surprise guest
3:30 PM
Networking, canapés, drinks
More to be announced

Location

Address

ACO on the Pier

Suite 3, 13A Hickson Road, Dawes Point, NSW 2000

Transport to the ACO On The Pier

Why Sonder Summit?

People and safety leaders have roles that are broadening and complex - and the solutions are not always obvious. Think AI's rapid ascent, ongoing global tensions, and increasing regulation. Sonder Summit isn't just a one-day event; it's a vital reset. Here, leaders gain crucial respite, spark connection, and access essential support. Attendees will leave feeling inspired, reassured, and equipped to conquer the growing demands of employee health, safety, and wellbeing.

About Sonder

Sonder is a leading safety, medical, and mental health support company that helps organisations protect their people and mitigate risk. Available 24/7, Sonder’s proactive and on-demand support connects employees and students to expert guidance, real-time safety monitoring, and immediate assistance when they need it most.

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