Dr. Paige Williams is a leadership expert, author, and PhD in Organisational Behaviour who helps leaders and teams thrive in times of change. With a background in neuroscience, psychology, and business leadership, she translates complex ideas into practical strategies that create real impact. In her keynote, Exceptional: Leading, Living, and Learning in the Decade of Disruption, Paige will explore what it takes to rise above uncertainty, break through limitations, and turn disruption into opportunity. Expect smart insights, real-world examples, and actionable takeaways to help you lead with confidence in a world that won’t stop changing.
Greg Merrill is a strategist, innovator, and entrepreneur who has spent his career at the intersection of technology, business, and human performance. As Nike’s former Global Head of Digital Transformation, he led high-impact initiatives across product creation, supply chain, digital marketing, and consumer experiences—driving growth and innovation at every step. In his keynote, The Disrupted & Decentralised Future of Commerce, Greg will explore how brands and retailers must rethink their entire value creation engine to stay competitive. From embracing decentralisation and creator-led business models to leveraging data and technology for speed and personalisation, he’ll break down what it takes to thrive in a rapidly evolving commerce landscape. Expect smart insights, bold ideas, and a fresh perspective on the future of business.
Anthony Mittelmark is a strategic innovator and technology leader with a track record of driving billion-dollar transformations across Australia’s tech landscape. From leading AI-driven retail solutions as Fujitsu Australia’s CTO to pioneering strategic partnerships at PwC, he’s helped businesses stay ahead of the curve in an era of rapid digital change. In his keynote, Mind to Machine: When AI Agents Hijack Human Intent, Anthony will explore how AI-powered shopping agents are reshaping consumer behavior. As these agents take on the heavy lifting—understanding needs, finding the best options, and executing purchases—retailers must rethink how they operate. He’ll unpack what businesses need to do to stay relevant, from making product data "agent-readable" to automating real-time inventory and returns. The future of commerce isn’t about better shopping interfaces—it’s about understanding and delivering on consumer intent.
Greg is an Executive, Advisor, Entrepreneur, and Board Member. He built his career at the intersection of strategy, technology, innovation, and human performance. He is passionate about building diverse and empowered teams to leverage modern technology, partnerships, and data in innovative ways to fuel exponential growth and competitive advantage.
Joining Nike in 2016, Greg led Strategic Partnerships and Corporate Development for the Advanced Innovation and Global Operations & Technology divisions. He built a center-of-excellence for Nike focused on creating high-value strategic partnerships, implementing and executing complex initiatives, negotiating intellectual property transactions, building new business models, and establishing best practices and tools designed to drive value from Nike’s strategic partnerships.
Greg led Nike’s Digital Transformation, responsible for driving a portfolio of the most critical, complex, and cross-functional initiatives powering growth and transformation across the company. With initiatives spanning from Product Creation, Planning & Supply Chain, and Digital Marketing to the front-end Consumer & Brand experiences his work drives immense value across the enterprise. His primary audience is the Nike Board of Directors.
Prior to Nike, Greg founded and led 3 technology development and innovation commercialization start-ups across a wide range of areas including green energy, materials recycling, and a sustainable-focused lifestyle and footwear brand. Before that Greg spent 8 years in the health and fitness industry running operations for 2 health and fitness companies in the Washington, D.C. area. Greg received his B.Sc. in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland and his MBA from Johns Hopkins Carey Business School.
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