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TO26: Firebrand
THE OUTLOOK 2026

Presenters

Our presenters are a diverse mix of designers, strategists, and product leaders who bring real-world insights and fresh perspectives. They're here to share their stories, challenge the way we think, and leave you with ideas you can actually put to work.

Gareth O'Brien

Gareth O'Brien

Executive Creative Director, Buck

Buck
Mo Ismail

Mo Ismail

Head of Product, Heidi

Heidi
Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece

Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece

Melbourne Lord Mayor, City of Melbourne

City of Melbourne
Elisse Alexander

Elisse Alexander

Digital Experience Owner, Telstra

Telstra
Ernest Hui

Ernest Hui

Head of Design, Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific
Catherine Argyle

Catherine Argyle

Principal Product Manager, Deputy

Deputy
Leeling Bristow

Leeling Bristow

UX Designer, The Outlook

The Outlook
Erin Rogers

Erin Rogers

Product Owner, David Jones

David Jones
Angela Bliss

Angela Bliss

Head of Behavioural Science, NAB

NAB
Ying Wang

Ying Wang

Senior Strategic Designer, Bupa

Bupa
Alex Burke

Alex Burke

CEO, Optimal Workshop

Optimal Workshop
Tom Richards

Tom Richards

Experience Designer/Artist, Hot Lunch

Chase Wilson

Chase Wilson

Director of AI & Developer Marketing, Figma

Figma
Cemre Uludag

Cemre Uludag

Product, Employment Hero

Employment Hero
James Healy

James Healy

Managing Director, The Behaviour Boutique

The Behaviour Boutique
Joshua Crowley

Joshua Crowley

Designer, Envato

Envato
Bea Guevara

Bea Guevara

Director, Guevara & Associates

Jason Demetillo

Jason Demetillo

Designer, Independent

Sarah Patterson

Sarah Patterson

Principle, The Good Cartel

The Good Cartel
Damian Madden

Damian Madden

Experience Architect and Mindset Coach, Independent

Briar Harte

Briar Harte

Founder

Malcolm Leung

Malcolm Leung

Product Manager, SEEK

SEEK
Luke Thomas

Luke Thomas

Principal Product Strategist, Portable

Portable
Kevin Hui

Kevin Hui

Director

Enoch Tan

Enoch Tan

Director of Design, Culture Amp

Culture Amp