2025 Chief Executives and Emerging Leaders Breakfast
Leadership Beyond Boundaries: Innovating for the Future
IPAA Queensland was proud to once again bring together the public purpose sector for its flagship event, the Chief Executives and Emerging Leaders Breakfast.
Held at Brisbane City Hall, the event featured keynote speaker Michael McQueen, a renowned change strategist and bestselling author, Michael delivered an energetic and insightful presentation on staying relevant, building momentum, and mastering change in rapidly evolving landscape.
Attendees explored:
- The key trends shaping the next and their impact on government
- The role of Generation Z in redefining expectations of the public sector
- How to avoid common cultural and mindset traps
- Practical strategies for staying ahead of change and driving innovation
Micchael’s keynote challenged the sector to remain agile, forward-thinking and ready to lead during uncertain times. Audience members left with fresh insights and actionable strategies to navigate long-term reform and embrace opportunities for growth.
The event brought together senior and emerging leaders to share ideas, connect and reflect on leadership in today’s transformative public sector environment.
For more, read our event blog here.
This event was made possible with the support of our Major Event Partner
IPAA Queensland Major Sponsor and Emerging Leaders Capability Partner
Event sponsor
ABOUT MICHAEL MCQUEEN
Michael McQueen is a multi-award winning speaker, change strategist and bestselling author of ten books.
With clients including Google, Toyota and Mastercard, he has helped some of the world’s most successful brands navigate uncertainty and stay ahead of the curve.
Michael is a regular commentator on TV and radio and his work has featured in publications ranging from The Guardian to Forbes and CNN. In addition, Michael is a familiar face on the international conference circuit having shared the stage with the likes of Bill Gates, Mel Robbins and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.
Michael has spoken to over 500,000 people across 5 continents since 2004, and is known for his engaging, entertaining and practical conference presentations. Having been formerly named Australia’s Keynote Speaker of the Year, Michael has been inducted into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame.
ABOUT OUR EMERGING LEADERS WORKING GROUP
IPAA Queensland’s Emerging Leaders Working Group was formed as part of IPAA Queensland’s priority for delivering initiatives that meet the needs of emerging leaders engaged in public purpose work.
IPAA Queensland recognises that emerging leaders are the future leaders of our public service and public purpose organisations and have an important role to play as public service and public purpose work stewards of the future.
The working group provides an important opportunity for emerging leaders from IPAA Queensland member organisations and IPAA individual members to contribute to our vision, direction and activities. This cadre of emerging public servants and public purpose workers are well positioned to provide guidance and advice to ensure that IPAA Queensland’s activities are relevant and engaging to new professionals and up-and-coming leaders.