Keeping assets at their highest value is a key tenet of the circular economy, a framework to help industry thrive in a climate and resource constrained world. Jodie is a globally recognised expert in the circular economy and life cycle thinking and is international design, engineering and advisory company Aurecon’s Circular Economy Leader. She has a profound knowledge and experience working with partners ranging from leading corporates, emerging innovators to governments and academics in the circular economy field across Australia, Dubai and Europe. As one of Australia’s leading circular economy experts, Jodie has trained hundreds of professionals and worked with governments and businesses big and small to develop circular economy projects and strategies. Jodie is a board member of Circular Australia and member of the Cooperative Research Centres Advisory Committee, the Victorian Government’s Circular Economy Innovation Advisory Committee and the Australian Circular Economy Hub’s metrics working group

Stephen Yarwood, former Lord Mayor of Adelaide, is a renowned Futurist and Urbanist driving change in corporate and community spheres. A catalyst for envisioning and shaping the future, he educates and empowers, focusing on AI's impact and its integration into organizational strategies. With a cross-disciplinary foresight skill set, he explores the dynamic interplay between people, places, and technology, recognized globally as a thought leader on "the future citizen." His consultancy offers innovative governance, strategy, and policy expertise, beneficial to cities and corporations preparing for a rapidly evolving future. His tenure as Lord Mayor marked collaborative successes, positioning Adelaide as an innovative global destination. His extensive international experience spans advisory roles, mega projects, and keynote presentations, impacting diverse audiences globally.