About us

The Outlook

We run conferences and events focused on product, design, and leadership.

With over 6,500 attendees to date, we elevate underrepresented voices and shift industry norms through inclusive programming, emerging talent, and set a bold standard for representation.

We’re optimistic about the future and we’re always looking forward.

Panel discussion with four speakers engaging audience at Product Leadership 2026

Speaker presenting to audience on stage at Design Leadership 2026 conference

Our values

As Australia’s leading champion for the digital community, we’re proud to create unmatched experiences, grounded in an unyielding commitment to our core values.

Sustainability: We’re building a sustainable future by producing minimal waste and leading as the region’s most eco-conscious events provider.
Diversity: We’re proud to constantly elevate outside perspectives across race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, religion and community. Championing new voices is central to our mission.
Accessibility: Accessibility, inclusion, and ethics lie at the heart of what we do, at every moment of every experience. We believe everyone deserves an equal opportunity and work tirelessly to make that a reality.
Affordability: We want to over-deliver on value. Our all-inclusive tickets give access to innovative content, networking opportunities and inspirational speakers to fast-track your career growth.

What sets us apart

Every event we run is built to deliver immediate value and foster long-term relationships. We have created a platform that partners confidently align with, and audiences eagerly return to.

Independent, impactful, and focused: We are a fiercely independent platform with a values-led approach. Our independence gives us the freedom to curate with integrity, focus on meaningful impact, and bring together voices that might not otherwise be heard.
Independent, impactful, and focused: We are a fiercely independent platform with a values-led approach. Our independence gives us the freedom to curate with integrity, focus on meaningful impact, and bring together voices that might not otherwise be heard.
Built on enduring partnerships: We believe the most impactful partnerships are those where both sides shape the ideas, co-create the content, and share in the outcomes.
Built on enduring partnerships: We believe the most impactful partnerships are those where both sides shape the ideas, co-create the content, and share in the outcomes.
Outstanding track record: Since 2021, The Outlook has become one of Australia’s most distinctive platforms for creativity, technology, innovation, and humanities. In just a few years, we’ve grown from a bold idea into a trusted stage where leaders and practitioners from across disciplines meet, exchange ideas, and shape the future.
Outstanding track record: Since 2021, The Outlook has become one of Australia’s most distinctive platforms for creativity, technology, innovation, and humanities. In just a few years, we’ve grown from a bold idea into a trusted stage where leaders and practitioners from across disciplines meet, exchange ideas, and shape the future.

Leadership team

Independent, focused, and impactful.

Grant Show

Executive Producer, The Outlook

Elaine Tan

Executive Producer, The Outlook

Mickey Rummery

Partner Experience, The Outlook

Trudi Boatwright

Content Producer, The Outlook

Mindy Nam

Festival Producer, The Outlook

Justine Belda

Graphic Designer, The Outlook

Eliska Lam

Creative Director, Ruffles and Bells

Manifesto

Manifesto

Oh, the world is moving fast.
But the future isn’t a destination—it’s the outcome of our decisions.

The steps we take today define the path we tread tomorrow.
What truly matters?
Will we pursue growth for its own sake,
or will we create a world that puts humanity and planet at its heart?

We hold an optimistic outlook for the future
and embrace our role in shaping it.

We envision a tomorrow fuelled by creativity and innovation,
where technology and the humanities unite.
Where connection and collaboration thrive.

Through dialogue, learning, and connection,
we bring people together to imagine what’s next.

Because the future is ours to create,
and with wonder, we’re always looking forward.

Why we're broad, diverse, and different

Independent
Independent events and content platform operating since 2021
6,000 attendees
Since 2022 we've welcomed thousands of attendees to our events
250+
Over 300 companies attend each year
Focused and effective
Focused on creativity, technology, innovation, and the humanities
High attendance
Flagship conference attendance rate: ~90-92% Leadership and invite-only events attendance: ~99%
Sponsor retention
High sponsor retention, including multi-year partnerships

We run conferences and events focused on product, design, and leadership.

As Australia’s leading champion for the digital community, we’re proud to create unmatched experiences, grounded in an unyielding commitment to our core values.

What sets us apart

Leadership team

Manifesto

Manifesto

Why we're broad, diverse, and different

Independent

6,000 attendees

250+

Focused and effective

High attendance

Sponsor retention

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