Emerge Conference

Emerge is APSCo Australia's annual full-day conference for recruitment and staffing leaders

Emerge

Emerge 2025 is back on July 22

For 2025, we’re returning to Sydney and stepping into the historic NSW Parliament House – a venue steeped in prestige and tradition.

Connect with peers, clients, and industry leaders in the iconic halls on July 22.
Hear from Sian Fenner, Westpac’s Head of Australian Business & Industry, as she unpacks the economic outlook for our sector.
Be inspired by Andrea Clarke, bold leadership expert and author of Adapt, on how to become future-fit.
Hear our panels discuss how strategy, innovation, and diversification will be key as the market returns.
Gain hands-on operational insights from peers in your market, and an invaluable reset on the future of recruitment.

With multiple speakers, high-impact panels, and exclusive networking drinks to finish the day - this is an event you’ll want to experience in the room.

Tickets start at $450 for Members, and $400 each for a group of 3 members or more. Non-member pricing is also available at very competitive rates.

Our allocation of early bird tickets close May 31 - and once they're gone, we'll move up to the next tier.

Purchase tickets here

Emerge 2025 - July 22

Agenda

FROM 8:15 AM
REGISTRATION

8:45 AM
WELCOME TO EMERGE

Lesley Horsburgh, APSCo Australia

9:00 AM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

Headshots Square (43)

Unpacking the economic outlook with Sian Fenner - Head of Australian Business & Industry, Westpac

9:50 AM
PANEL: FROM NOW TO NEXT
Hear from leaders who are evolving their strategy and service to stay ahead of the curve.

Khanh Pham, Bullhorn

Mark Coyle, Impellam Group

Jacky Carter, The Satori Partnership

10:35 AM
COFFEE BREAK & MORNING TEA

11:00 AM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

Andrea Clarke, Work Futurist & Author

12:00 PM
DEAL MAKERS LIVE ON STAGE

Paul Masters, Sovereign Private

Lesley Horsburgh, APSCo Australia

12:30 PM
LUNCH

1:15 PM
KEYNOTE: WHERE TO FOR THE RECRUITMENT MARKET?

Greg Savage

2:00 PM
PANEL: MANAGING THE P&L THROUGH TRANSFORMATION

Luke Howes, Six Degrees Executive

Cameron Martin, William Buck

2:40 PM
PANEL: UNLOCKING THE POWER OF COMPLIANCE

Martin Richardson, Risk Collective

Louise Rumble, Gadens

Nicola Martin, Squire Patton Boggs

Amy Towers, Risk Collective

Bronwyn Murphy, AHP

3:30 PM
COFFEE BREAK & AFTERNOON TEA

3:50 PM
THE BIG REC QUIZ

Hosted By Ross Clennett

4:40 PM
CONFERENCE CLOSE /CANAPES AND NETWORKING DRINKS

NSW Parliament House

Our speakers

Sian Fenner joined Westpac as Head of Business and Industry Economics after relocating to Sydney from Singapore. She is responsible for providing important insights for business and industry across Australia. She is the author of Westpac’s Quarterly Business Snapshot, regarded as necessary reading for businesses. She was previously Head of International Economics at the Monetary Authority of Singapore from 2022 to 2024 responsible for the global economic forecasts and scenarios as well as the banks stress tests. Prior to that, Sian was Director and Lead Economics at Oxford Economics specialising in macroeconomic analysis of the APAC region and providing essential bespoke research for industries and companies. She has held several other positions in banks in London and the Australian Federal Treasury spanning over a two decade career in economic research and forecasting.

Andrea Clarke is a Sydney-based Work Futurist, author, and former foreign correspondent who helps people become future-fit through bold thinking, practical tools, and powerful storytelling. After a global career in journalism and human rights—including work in Washington D.C. and conflict zones—she founded Future Fit Learning in 2012 to build adaptability and communication capability at scale for ASX-listed companies. Her first book, Future Fit, won Australian Business Book of the Year, and her latest, Adapt (Simon & Schuster), empowers readers to master change with simple habits. Andrea’s work is driven by one goal: to help people shape their future, not fear it.

Secure your seat at Emerge 2025

Our early bird pricing is now live and ends on May 31st – offering the best value for those who secure their spot early. Tickets are limited at this rate, so don’t miss your chance to attend at the lowest price available.

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Our sponsors

Founded and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, SEEK has grown into a multinational technology company with over 3,300 employees and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

SEEK develops and applies innovative data and technology tools to facilitate high-quality matching and improve reliability of marketplace information.

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Bullhorn is the global leader in recruitment software, providing the only fully integrated applicant tracking and customer relationship management system paired with social media recruiting and business development tools.

Delivered through Software as a Service (SaaS), Bullhorn is backed by the most comprehensive roster of integrated partner solutions available in the industry.

The Finance Consultancy provides appropriate funding solutions and strategic advice to recruitment businesses to allow them to grow.

APSCo Members will be able to utilise The Finance Consultancy to effectively tender and determine whether their current cash flow funding of their business is most beneficial for them, without obligation.

Contact Chris Slack