Business Chamber Queensland Luncheon - The workplace reimagined: The power of productivity, people and progress

The workplace reimagined: The power of productivity, people and progress

The employment landscape in Queensland is changing rapidly and the future workplace is being shaped by bold innovation, evolving industrial relations, digital transformation, and a renewed focus on people and skills.

Join us for our latest Business Matters lunch where we’ll look to the future of work and unpack what lies ahead for businesses, leaders and employees alike.

Hear from our expert panel on:

• The influence of changing demographics and DE&I
• The evolution of IR and workplace regulations
• Emerging skills that will define tomorrow’s workforce

Whether you're leading a growing enterprise or managing small teams through transformation, this is your opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping the next era of work in Queensland.

Meet the panel

Professor Andrew Stewart

Andrew Stewart is a Professor of Work and Regulation at QUT and a leading expert with decades of experience in employment law and workplace relations. He is also a consultant to the national law firm Piper Alderman, and the author of popular texts Stewart’s Guide to Employment Law and Creighton & Stewart’s Labour Law.

Joanna Glynn

Joanna Glynn is the General Manager of Group Workplace Relations at Virgin Australia and is a highly experienced employment lawyer and employee relations leader, with more than 20 years in multi-jurisdictional employee relations and employment law advising the executive teams of large multi-national companies.

Simon Kuestenmacher

Simon Kuestenmacher is a Director and Co-founder of The Demographics Group. He explores the demographic and global trends that shape Australia in presentations and as a columnist for The New Daily. In his spare time Simon has authored three books on maps and runs what is by now the world’s largest Twitter account dedicated to maps and data.

Moderated by Business Chamber Queensland CEO, Heidi Cooper.

Event details:

Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Venue: The Westin, Brisbane

Address: 111 Mary Street, Brisbane

Tickets:

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