What does a typical National Leadership Forum program look like?
The program for the National Leadership Forum has been refined over the past 25 years to give delegates the most diverse and personal leadership experience. Upon arrival and registration delegates will be informed of which small group they will be a part of for the duration of the Forum. This small group will be made up of between 7-9 other delegates plus 3 Forum facilitators, who will guide their small group across the entire Forum experience.
Past Speakers Have Included
Dr Arne Rubinstein
The Hon Dr Kevin Rudd AC
Adam Gilchrist AM
Mrs Leila Abdallah
The Hon Malcolm Turnbull AC
Mrs Gail Kelly
The Hon John Howard AC
Mr Andrew Thorburn
The Hon Peter Costello AC
Dr Arne Rubinstein
The Hon Dr Kevin Rudd AC
Adam Gilchrist AM
Mrs Leila Abdallah
The Hon Malcolm Turnbull AC
Mrs Gail Kelly
The Hon John Howard AC
Mr Andrew Thorburn
The Hon Peter Costello AC
Geraldine Doogue AO
Cate Blanchett AC
The Hon Julia Gillard AC
Michael Baird AO
The Hon Richard Marles MP
The Hon Scott Morrison MP
Rabbi Zalman Kastel AM
The Hon Tony Abbott AC
Geraldine Doogue AO
Cate Blanchett AC
The Hon Julia Gillard AC
Michael Baird AO
The Hon Richard Marles MP
The Hon Scott Morrison MP
Rabbi Zalman Kastel AM
The Hon Tony Abbott AC
THURSDAY
Thursday is a jam-packed first day. Starting with registrations at the Hyatt Hotel, transitioning to parliament house to meet and hear from our nation's most senior leaders and ending with dinner at the Parliament House’s Grand Ballroom - this is a once in a lifetime opportunity & experience for our delegates.
Thursday Overview
- Registration at the Hyatt Hotel
- Official Welcome
- Transition to the Australian Parliament House
- Welcome address from the National Leadership Forum Parliamentary Hosts
- Keynote address from senior leaders within the Australian Government and Opposition
- Small Groups meet with Host Members and Senators in Parliamentary Offices
- Welcome Dinner and Keynote Address in the Parliament House Grand Ballroom
- Small Group Session
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FRIDAY
Friday, day two of the National Leadership Forum. Friday morning starts with some time at the Australian National War Memorial, where delegates are given a special address and a moment of reflection. From there we then transition either to Parliament House or Old Parliament House (depending on availability) for a further insight into leadership. The afternoon consists of the infamous Forum sports afternoon and then rounded off with an evening at the Hyatt Hotel.
Friday Overview
- Breakfast at the Hyatt Hotel
- War Memorial Service & Keynote at the Australian War Memorial
- Leadership Panel Discussion at Australia Parliament House or Old Parliament House
- Small Group Session
- Forum Sports Afternoon
- Evening Keynote address in the Grand Ballroom, Hyatt Hotel
- Small Group Session
SATURDAY
Saturday, we are ¾ of the way through the National Leadership Forum. Saturday is a great chance to further explore and delve into the deeper understandings of a delegate's personal leadership as well as an opportunity to celebrate the Forum journey so far. The day starts with a keynote address over breakfast, followed by a rotation of highly specific seminars. Forum will then venture out into the Canberra community to deliver Forum’s community service project and serve the local community. The afternoon will then wrap up back at the Hyatt Hotel with the evening concluding at a “secret” location for a one of a kind Forum celebration.
Saturday Overview
- Breakfast and Keynote Address in the Grand Ballroom, Hyatt Hotel
- Small Group Session
- Leadership Seminars
- Community Service Project
- Dinner & Forum Celebration Event
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SUNDAY
Sunday is the final day of the National Leadership Forum. The morning starts with breakfast and the final keynote address of the Forum. This will tie together all the various elements of Forum and give a clear take home message and idea for delegates. We will then transition into the final small group session before officially wrapping up National Leadership Forum.
Sunday Overview
- Breakfast and Concluding Keynote in the Grand Ballroom, Hyatt Hotel
- Small Group Wrap Up
- Concluding Address and Farewell