In our first event of the year, IABC Queensland is bringing together the communications community for a night of learning, networking, and fun!
Join other communications professionals who, like you, want to make 2025 their best year yet. Learn from our panel of speakers, keep building your network, and just have a great time with great humans!
Drinks and snacks included.
Our guest speakers (more to be announced soon!)
Dr Susan Grantham, Griffith University
Dr. Susan Grantham, an early career researcher, specialises in the intersection of social media, particularly TikTok, and its organisational applications. Her work examines TikTok's use by political figures, the nuances of political authenticity, and the need for disaster messaging on the platform. With over 15 years of experience in strategic communications, crisis management, and social media engagement within the Queensland Government, Dr. Grantham's research also covers reputation management. Her multidisciplinary approach highlights TikTok's transformative potential and provides insights into digital communication strategies in contemporary society.
Lisa Nixon, Managing Director, BBS Communications Group
Lisa Nixon is a former journalist, now highly regarded communications strategist, with more than 30 years’ experience advising senior executives on matters of reputation, strategic communication and crisis management.
She has a particular interest in B2B communication and advises professional services firms on brand and services marketing, internal communication and media engagement across accounting, law, engineering, architecture and design and project management.
Stephanie James, Principal Consultant, TrooCoo
Stephanie James is a seasoned recruiter specialising in marketing and communications across both permanent and contracting opportunities. Through her work and her relationships with candidates and hiring managers, Stephanie has her finger on the pulse of trends in the MarComms sector.
A board member of the IABC, she constantly engages with members and new professionals, further expanding her already impressive network. Her passion lies in building connections and driving results that benefit both her clients and candidates who are looking for a new match.