Our
Speakers
The people bringing the 2026 Future Frontlines Conference to life. Practitioners, researchers, advocates and decision-makers — in the same room, for two days.
Commencement Address
Host
Shannon Hennessy
Chief Executive Officer
VESPIIA
Shannon Hennessy is the founder and CEO of VESPIIA — the national professional body for the veterans, emergency services and police sectors. She established VESPIIA to build the professional infrastructure the sector had long needed.
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Session 1 · Session 8 · Awards Evening
Awards MC
Greg Whitehouse
Chair
VESPIIA
A veteran of the Australian Defence Force with over 20 years' service, Greg brings extensive experience across defence industry and senior leadership roles alongside deep practical understanding of the sector's challenges.
Read bioShamsa Nasr
Master of Ceremonies
Future Frontlines 2026
Bio coming soon.
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Session 2 — What is Strategic Policy?
Asha Clementi
Founder & CEO
Girls Run the World / Women in Strategic Policy
An award-winning gender equality activist and policy leader who has created pathways for over 350 young women into diplomacy and strategic policy through Girls Run the World and the Women in Strategic Policy program.
Read bioLeah Whittle
Founder
Stand With Leah
Bio coming soon.
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to be announced
We're confirming a full program of ministers, commissioners, researchers and practitioners across both conference days. Check back for updates — or submit an abstract if you have something you want to share.
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