Sharespace 2025 Annual Conference

In our fast paced world it can be hard to juggle all of the demands. Everything feels as though it is controlled by time. Whilst we can’t control what is going on around us, we can control how we perceive it and how we respond. This day is all about wellbeing, yours and others. Putting focus on the lens to see if you need to change the way you do or think of something. Is a fine tune required, an adjustment of expectations, or are we pressing reset?

Conference Details

• 8am – 4pm
• Tuesday, 21st October, 2025
• The Intercontinental Hotel

Purpose:
The Wayahead Sharespace Annual Conference brings together professionals from diverse sectors and backgrounds to discuss workplace wellbeing and mental health. We know how important it is to support you by providing an engaging and inclusive space to discover the latest research and innovative strategies. This is the first Sharespace conference for you to connect with thought leaders, service providers, industry experts and colleagues during a full day event. Ultimately, we want you to experience a day of professional learning like no other.

Why attend?

World-class keynote speakers and thought leaders:

Dr Sheila Nguyen
Harnessing awareness and mindset to optimize performance

Chibs Okereke
How to beat stress and burnout with science-backed tools

Hiam Sakakini
Culture and AI: how to integrate it practically without disrupting culture

Lucas Finch – Global Director of Wellbeing at Xero
Organisational Wellbeing Strategies

James Wallace – Safety, Capability, and Resilience Manager, Sydney Water
& Ian Firth – Psychosocial Risk Leader, SafeWork NSW
Insights into Best Practice Strategies for Psychosocial Risk Management

The Conference also includes:
– Connection with your peers, service providers, mental health professionals and researchers in an engaging space
– Be treated to a 5-star catering package including morning tea and lunch in the Conservatory Restaurant, barista coffee on arrival.

• Agenda:

  • 8am – 8.30am Registration and networking
  • 8.30am – Event commences
  • 4:00pm – Event close