26-27 MAY 2027 | Sydney
The Future of Corporate Affairs Starts Here
Unravel Complexity, Create Advantage, Command Influence
The future starts at the 17th annual Corporate Affairs Summit 2027. Positioned as Australia’s essential event for corporate affairs leaders, join to gain actionable insights that address the real-world challenges facing businesses today. Designed with strategy and tactics at its core, this Summit will equip you with the tools, skills, and connections needed to navigate complexity, build stakeholder trust, and transform your function into a strategic business driver.
Why Attend
- 1Unrivaled Expertise
- 2High-Calibre Content
- 3Invaluable Networking Opportunities
Unrivaled Expertise
Hear exclusively from the industry’s leading experts delivering transformative innovations and solutions. These speakers will share their insights and delve into the subject matter for shaping a business-first, outcomes driven agenda of the future.
High-Calibre Content
Leave equipped with the knowledge needed for tomorrow’s most pressing challenges. Our content is carefully researched and produced with the support of Connect Media’s vast network of industry experts.
Invaluable Networking Opportunities
Build valuable connections with C-Suite leaders, VPs and other key figures actively transforming the industry. Specifically designed for Australia’s leading industry experts and decision makers, the event will ensure that every conversation and connection delivers value with impact.
2026 Speakers
Stephen Kehoe
EVP, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer & Chairman PepsiCo Foundation
Stephen Kehoe is Executive Vice President, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of PepsiCo and Chairman of the Board of Directors, PepsiCo Foundation. Kehoe assumed his current role in May 2023. He serves on the leadership team of the company and is responsible for driving an integrated global agenda across Communications, Government Affairs, Public Policy and the PepsiCo Foundation. His current position marks a return to the company after previously departing in 2010 to join Visa Inc.
Most recently Kehoe was President and CEO, Asia Pacific at Edelman, a global communications firm. He initially joined Edelman in 2018 as Global Chair of Reputation, which included steering the firm’s work on the annual Edelman Trust Barometer. Prior to Edelman, Kehoe was Senior Vice President of Global Financial Inclusion at Visa Inc. in which position he launched a major shared value initiative focused on driving Visa’s growth in emerging markets and delivering social impact. Prior to this, he was based in Singapore as Head of Corporate Communications for Visa’s markets in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa.
In his previous role at PepsiCo, Kehoe was based in New York, where he was Vice President Communications, Government Affairs & Public Policy. Among other responsibilities, he led global communications and public affairs programs focused on responding to marketing, advertising and food labelling challenges around the world. In addition, he led PepsiCo’s government affairs and corporate communication teams in the European Union, Russia and China.
Prior to his 15-year corporate positions with Visa and PepsiCo, Kehoe spent 10 years in other agencies, in North America and Europe. He began his career in the European Parliament in Brussels and worked for several years in the aerospace industry.
Kehoe received his Bachelor’s degree in European Studies from the University of Bradford in the UK.
Kehoe lives in New York City with his wife, Sarara and their young son, Kenzo. He has two college-age daughters, Lucy and Olivia, who are students at the University of Purdue, Indiana, and VCU, Richmond, Virginia respectively.
Hugh Marks
Managing Director
Jake Wilczynski
Head of APAC Communications
Suzanne Falvi
Executive General Manager Corporate Affairs
Suzanne joined AGL in May 2023 as Executive General Manager, Corporate Affairs.
Over the past 14 years Suzanne has worked extensively on a broad range of regulatory, governance and policy issues and leading reforms across energy and climate change frameworks. Formerly a dispute resolution lawyer, she has held numerous senior leadership roles at the Energy Security Board and the Australian Energy Market Commission and has deep experience in strategic stakeholder engagement and communications, strategy and economic analysis.
Suzanne holds a Bachelor of Economics, a Bachelor of Law (Honours) and a Master of Laws (International Law) from the Australian National University.
Brian Besanceney
Former Chief Communications Officer
Brian Besanceney has had a 25+ year career in high-profile corporate affairs and communications leadership roles with some of the world’s most recognizable brands, including the White House, Walmart, Disney, and Boeing. As a former Chief Communications Officer for two Fortune 50 organizations, he brings considerable expertise in managing brand reputation, crisis communications, digital transformation, and complex public policy issues.
Tanya Bowes
Executive General Manager Corporate Affairs
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Content by leaders, for leaders
Our cutting-edge content is carefully researched and curated in step with the expertise and insights of Connect Media’s vast network of industry specialists. Timely and uniquely tailored, our content ignites innovation, addresses leading industry challenges, all while delivering the skills and tools needed to achieve business excellence in the future.
Agenda
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What’s included in my delegate pass
Access to Full Event Program
Exclusive Networking Opportunities
Executive Insights & Event Content
Delegate registration is strictly for in-house Corporate Affairs and Communications professionals from consumer or government facing organisations. Please note, service providers are not permitted to attend through standard delegate registration. If you are a Service Provider, please email duncanh@connectmedia.com to discuss your involvement.
Registrations will be reviewed for the correct rate, Connect Media reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone not paying the correct rate. Furthermore, we will not be responsible for travel costs if you do not pay the correct rate.
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The Corporate Affairs Summit is Australia’s premier event for in-house Corporate Affairs and Communications professionals. We focus on actionable insights and real-world solutions by bringing together the leading voices shaping the sector. Every year we refine our event model to unlock greater value for our partners and to ensure that our delegation’s expectations are exceeded.
Whether you’re looking for brand visibility, lead generation or exclusive event networking opportunities, our sponsorship packages are tailor made and designed to maximise your ROI.
Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss what these opportunities could look like for you and your brand.
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Commercial Manager
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What’s included in my delegate pass?
A Delegate Pass includes access to all sessions, refreshment breaks, networking lunches, and access to provided speaker presentations. Please note: Sharing of speaker presentation’s is subject to approval from the guest speaker. One delegate ticket is entry for one person only, passes cannot be shared. Organiser’s reserve the right to deny entry to anyone not registered.
Is there a group booking discount?
Yes – groups of 3 people or more are entitled to a discount. Full discount information is available on our registration page. If you have any questions about how group bookings work, please contact team@connectmedia.com
Can I transfer my pass?
A delegate pass is entry for one person only, passes cannot be shared. A substitute delegate is welcome at any time prior to the event, provided the request is made in writing to team@connectmedia.com
How do I receive my delegate pass?
Following the completion of your registration, you will receive an email confirmation. We will contact you via email the day prior to the event with a QR code, to make your arrival as seamless as possible have your QR e-ticket ready and visible on your device.
Is media registration available?
No, this is a closed and confidential event. Media registrations are not available.
Cancellation Policy:
A full refund less a $250 (GST Inclusive) processing fee is applicable on cancellation requests made in writing within 10 days of registration. No refunds are available for cancellations made more than 10 days after registration. Where Connect Media is required to reschedule the event in the interest of the event partner’s and guests, your pass will be automatically transferred to the rescheduled dates. Should Connect Media be unable to offer, deliver or fulfil any engagement within 12 months, you will be entitled to a full refund.
What is a Service Provider?
A service provider refers to an individual or organisation who supplies products and/or services to the primary audience of the event.
Will there be a delegate list available?
No, Connect Media does not provide delegate lists to attendees.
Fraudulent activities
We’ve been alerted to instances of companies proposing to purchase and sell lists of attendees for our events. Please be assured, we do not engage in the sale or distribution of event-related data. Such companies have no association with us, and we are actively working to halt these deceptive practices.
Regrettably, this type of scam is not uncommon in the media industry. Any information purported to originate from our events and offered by a third party would be completely fabricated. Should you have doubts about the legitimacy of a potential supplier, we urge you to contact us directly.
For any additional questions please contact us on 02 8004 8590 or team@connectmedia.com.
Terms and Conditions
Delegate Pass:
Delegate Pass includes access to all sessions, refreshment breaks, networking lunches, networking drinks reception, and access to approved speaker presentations/on demand content. Please note: Sharing of speaker presentation’s is subject to approval from the guest speaker. One delegate ticket is entry for one person only, passes cannot be shared. Organiser’s reserve the right to deny entry to anyone not registered.
Digital Pass (only applicable for digital events):
A digital pass is valid for the use of 1 user and provides access to live content, inclusive of all keynotes, and sessions. The pass also includes access to approved speaker presentations/on demand content; this will be available to you via email in the week following the event. Please note: Sharing of speaker presentation’s is subject to approval from the guest speaker. Access must not be shared by multiple user’s or redistributed in any way. Organiser’s reserve the right to deny access to anyone who is found violating the above terms.
Payment & Discounts:
Only one promotional discount code can be applied per registrant. All prices and promotions are valid at the time of purchase only and may not be redeemed after the point of purchase.
Registrations will be reviewed for the correct rate, Connect Media reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone not paying the correct rate. Furthermore, we will not be responsible for travel costs if you do not pay the correct rate.
Organiser’s Rights:
Connect Media and Communications Group Pty Ltd endeavours to ensure the conference programme and speaker line-up is correct at the time of the event. All advertised details are correct at time of publishing. Due to unforeseen circumstances Connect Media and Communications Group Pty Ltd reserves the right to alter the programme prior to the event without notice. We also reserve the right to cancel or postpone the event. Where Connect Media is unable to run the event in the next 12 months (from the date of the event), you will be entitled to a full refund. In the unlikely event that it is cancelled or postponed, no compensation will be provided for cancelled/amended travel arrangements.
Connect Media and Communications Group Pty Ltd reserves the right to deny access to any individual that engages in or is alleged to engage in practices that are considered unprofessional and inappropriate for a business conference. We reserve the right to deny access to delegates that may affect the client / vendor ratio of attendance in favour of the interests of sponsors and commercial partners of the event.
In registering for this event, delegates grant permission to Connect Media and Communications Group Pty Ltd to take and to have full and free use of video/photographs containing their image/likeness for promotional use. Should a delegate not agree to the above image release, they must advise team@connectmedia.com.
Cancellation Policy:
A substitute delegate is welcome at any time provided the request is made in writing. A full refund less a $250 (GST Inclusive) processing fee is applicable on cancellation requests made in writing within 10 days of registration. No refunds are available for cancellations made more than 10 days after registration. Where Connect Media is required to reschedule the event in the interest of the event partner’s and guests, your pass will be automatically transferred to the rescheduled dates. Should you be provided with a credit note at the discretion of the event organisers, this credit is valid for the specified amount of passes, and not the monetary value. Should Connect Media be unable to offer, deliver or fulfil any engagement within 12 months, you will be entitled to a full refund.
Event Delivery:
In case of a change in government restrictions and advice, Connect Media reserves the right to make the decision to deliver the event completely digital, or completely in person. Should you hold a different pass, you are entitled to move your registration to digital/in person, or receive a credit for the following edition of the event.
Privacy Disclosure:
We take your privacy seriously. Information collected on this registration will be held in the strictest of confidence on a secure database. This information may be used in order to contact you regarding future events, product development and services offered. If you do not wish to be contacted please email team@connectmedia.com. To view our full privacy policy please visit: https://dashboard.connectmedia.com/privacy-policy/.