Prevention and Prosperity: Rethinking QLD's Health Future
Health is now an economic priority, not just a service delivery challenge. This breakfast will focus on the link between preventative health and workforce resilience, healthcare affordability, and community wellbeing. Leaders will explore how Queensland can pioneer new approaches that keep people healthier for longer while reducing the burden of rising health expenditure.
Date: Wednesday 18th June, 2026
Time: 7.30am - 9.00am
Venue: Pullman and Mercure
King George Square
Please note the change in venue
Our Speakers
Noelle Cridland
Health Service Chief Executive
Metro South Health
Dr Robyn Littlewood
Chief Executive Officer,
Health and Wellbeing Queensland
Chris Owen
President
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland
Dr Ana Svensson
Vice President, Medical, Clinical and Regulatory
Oceania Novo Nordisk
MODERATOR: Sara Abbott
Partner, Health, Ageing & Human Services
KPMG Australia
Our Speakers
Jess Caire
Queensland Executive Director
Property Council of Australia
Michelle Farquhar
Head – Queensland
Australian Industry Group
Niki Ford
Chief Executive Officer
AgForce Queensland
Natassia Wheeler
Chief Executive Officer
Queensland Tourism Industry Council
MODERATOR: Prof Brent Ritchie
Academic Dean and Head of School
UQ Business School

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