Indie-Pendence Day
National industry body Independent Media Agencies of Australia (IMAA) has announced its first major event for 2025 – the Indie-Pendence Day conference.
The conference, to be held on Wednesday, February 19 at HOYTS in Sydney’s Entertainment Quarter as well as live streamed, is set to offer insights into what to expect across the sector in 2025.
The event will see a leadership panel, comprised of some of the nation’s most prominent media executives including NewsCorp's Michael Miller, ARN's Ciaran Davis, Mamamia's Natalie Harvey, and Nine's Matthew Stanton.
Three keynote speakers have also been announced: Thinkerbell founder Adam Ferrier, Unmade and Mumbrella Publisher Tim Burrowes, and Seven Network television presenter and former competitive swimmer, Johanna Griggs.
Other panels to be featured include a channel panel, moderated by Alchemy One Managing Partner, Huong Nguyen.
And a data and privacy discussion featuring IAB Australia CEO, Gai Le Roy, and Fitzpatrick Media and Advertising Consultancy Director, Shannon Fitzpatrick.
IMAA CEO Sam Buchanan said the industry body us thrilled to unveil the impressive speaker line-up.
"We’ve been lucky enough to secure a veritable ‘who’s who’ of the Australian media sector, with panels set to feature some of the industry’s most experienced media executives," Buchanan said.
“Our leadership panel and guest speakers will offer invaluable insights into what lies ahead for the media sector."
The Indie-Pendence Day conference will be held from 9am to 2pm on February 19 and is available to all IMAA members and partner organisations.
Following the conference, a networking event, sponsored by News Corp Australia, will be hosted at Watson’s EQ.
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