Speakers

Amanda Stevens

Amanda Stevens is a renowned thought leader on the customer experience.

She combines current consumer insights with fascinating research into buying behaviour, delivering organisations and business owners powerful strategies for connecting with their customers. Amanda has a double degree in consumer psychology and marketing. She has consulted to some of the country’s biggest brands, including LendLease, Microsoft, Procter and Gamble, and even the Australian Liberal Party.

Recognised as one of the most entertaining Speakers on the circuit, Amanda has presented at over 700 conferences in 14 countries. She combines practical strategies with a mesmerizing storytelling style, leaving audiences with memorable messages and actionable insights.

Amanda is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), one of the highest accolades awarded by the Professional Speakers Association of Australia. She has shared the stage with Sir Richard Branson, and Sir Bob Geldof and in 2014 was the supporting speaker for Condoleezza Rice at the Global Leadership Summit.

Amanda is a former Young Australian of the Year (Career Achievement, NSW) and in 2003 was awarded the prestigious Centenary Medal by the Governor-General for Business Innovation.

Listen to Amanda speak at the NZ Plumbing Conference at 8:00am on Friday the 2nd of May.

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Julian Moore

Julian is well-known across Australasia for helping associations and other nonprofits boost their revenue through high-value partnership and sponsorship programs. As an unabashed technology geek, has a deep understanding of the AI world and how associations can use AI to improve their operational performance and make a greater impact on the sectors they represent.

Having worked extensively in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, Julian has a knack for making complex topics easy to grasp. He loves to showcase practical ideas through stories and examples that people can relate to. Julian can guide organisations in adopting simple yet impactful solutions via his coaching, consulting, or customised training services.

Listen to Julian speak at the NZ Plumbing Conference at 11:45am on Friday the 2nd of May.