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OBM 2026 will kick off in Alice Springs with an influential and innovative keynote speaker business lunch. The event will open with a panel discussion, hosted by Master of Ceremonies Amanda Jarrett, with three Central Australian Territory Success Story speakers. Following the discussion Renee Wootton Tomlin will deliver her keynote presentation:

Leading from the edge in a changing world

In fast-moving, high-stake environments, leadership is shaped not by certainty, but by how we respond when the path isn’t clear. Renee Wootton Tomlin draws on her journey from aerospace engineer and pilot to CEO building Australia’s future energy systems. Sharing a deeply human story of learning to lead at the edge of technology, responsibility and change, Renee weaves personal experience with practical insight, showing how confidence, courage and capability are built over time — especially in moments where there is no playbook. For more details click here.

Cost: $80 per person
Date: Friday 2 October 2026
Time: 12.00pm – 3.00pm
Location: MacDonnell Room A, Alice Springs Convention Centre 
Inclusions: 2-course lunch and beverage on arrival

This highly anticipated luncheon will open with a panel discussion, hosted by Master of Ceremonies Amanda Jarrett, with three local Territory Success Story speakers. Following the discussion Rochelle Courtenay will deliver her keynote presentation:

Turning pain into purpose

Rochelle Courtenay started a charity which ignited a global movement fuelled by passion, necessity, and dogged determination. Rochelle now candidly reveals the triumphs and challenges which have shaped Share the Dignity, encouraging individuals and organisations to lead change and be the change they want to see in this world. With honesty, humour and heart, Rochelle shares the mindset, courage and action required to turn an idea into real impact, taking us on a journey of what it truly takes to turn purpose into action - and how, with enough courage and fire in your belly, one person really can create lasting change. For more details click here.

Cost: $120 per person 
Date: Friday 9 October 2026
Time: 12.00pm – 3.00pm
Location: Beachside Pavilion, Mindil Beach Casino Resort 
Inclusions: 2-course lunch and beverage on arrival

This event brings the local Katherine business community together to wine, dine and leave with a belly full of laughs. The event will open with a panel discussion with 3 local Territory Success Story speakers. Following the discussion comedian Brett Blake will provide a whip-smart, high-spirited standup performance:

Stronger together

Brett’s unpretentious look belies a vulnerability and willingness to explore complex issues on stage. His material runs the gamut of living with dyslexia to truck licenses, and he is the only comic who physically built some of the venues he has performed in. Brett’s audiences have been growing as much as his motorbike collection – exponentially and terrifyingly quickly. For more details click here.

Cost: $75 per person 
Date: Friday 16 October 2026
Time: 5.30pm - 9.00pm 
Location: Banjo Bar + Terrace, Contour Hotel, Katherine
Inclusions: 3-course dinner and beverage on arrival

The OBM 2026 closing keynote speaker event will open with a panel discussion with three local Territory Success Story speakers. Following the discussion Adam Jacobs will deliver his keynote presentation:

Lessons from building THE ICONIC

Adam Jacobs shares the lessons he has learnt from building Australia’s largest online fashion retailer, THE ICONIC – warts and all. In this raw and honest account of what it takes to build a successful global tech company Adam gives us a peek behind the curtain of one of Australia’s most recognisable and successful online brands, uncovering insights and strategies on brand storytelling, building customer obsession into every level of business, leadership and managing hyper-growth. For more details click here.

Cost: $95 per person 
Date: Friday 30 October 2026
Time: 12.00pm – 3.00pm
Location: Grand Ballroom, Mindil Beach Casino Resort 
Inclusions: 2-course lunch and beverage on arrival

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