Stories have the power to drive real change—and we're inviting you to experience that first-hand at Saxton Live – Sydney, on Wednesday, 27 August at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park.
Hosted by ABC journalist and disability activist, Elizabeth Wright, the afternoon will feature dynamic 20-minute presentations from:
- Adam Jacobs – Co-Founder of THE ICONIC and Hatch
- Nik & Harry Robinson – Founders of Good Citizens
- Renee Wootton – Aerospace executive, sustainability strategist, and diversity-in-STEM advocate
- Dr Daniel Nour – Founder of Street Side Medics, NSW Young Australian of the Year 2022
See more information about our speakers below.
Elizabeth Wright
Elizabeth Wright is an Australian Paralympic Medallist and ABC journalist with a drive to help people understand what disability is, the issues disabled people face and how to be a better disability ally.
Elizabeth was born with a limb difference and, since childhood, has advocated for her right to be included in mainstream education, sports, at university, and in the workplace. A master at reinvention and spotting allies and opportunities, since retiring from sport, Elizabeth has been an artist, academic, writer, and magazine editor
Dr Daniel Nour
Dr Daniel Nour is a doctor, innovator and social entrepreneur transforming healthcare access in Australia. As the Founder of Street Side Medics, Daniel leads a national not-for-profit delivering mobile medical care to people experiencing homelessness, bridging critical gaps in the healthcare system.
A first-generation Australian with Egyptian heritage, Daniel’s journey reflects resilience, purpose and a commitment to service. After studying medicine at James Cook University and training in cardiology research both locally and internationally, he was moved to act after witnessing a medical emergency on the streets of London. That moment sparked the creation of Street Side Medics, now an award-winning initiative operating mobile medical clinics in Sydney and Melbourne, with plans underway for further national expansion.
Nik & Harry Robinson
Nik and Harry Robinson are co-founders of Good Citizens Eyewear.
Nik Robinson (the taller one) has had many careers: radio broadcaster (Triple M), creative director, doughnut maker and lecturer.
He is passionate about using his creative skills to solve problems and make a positive difference, so in 2018, he set up Good Citizens with his young kids and wife to take on the world’s plastic issue.
Good Citizens is a company like no other, where the balance of power is equal. Harry (12 years old) and his brother, Archie (11 years old), have a 50% say on daily and major decisions alongside Dad (Nik) and Mum (Jocelyne). It’s challenging and rewarding in equal measure! Who says adults have all the answers?
Renee Wootton Tomlin
Renee Wootton is a high-impact aerospace executive, sustainability strategist, and advocate for diversity in STEM, dedicated to driving real-world change in aviation and energy transition. With a career spanning NASA, JPL, Qantas, and LanzaJet, she has played a pivotal role in advancing the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), expanding the global market, and implementing corporate sustainability strategies. As Global Director of New Market Development at LanzaJet, Renee leads efforts to scale SAF globally, working across corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors to create commercially viable, policy-supported, and environmentally sustainable solutions.
Adam Jacobs
Adam Jacobs is the Co-Founder of THE ICONIC - Australia’s largest online fashion retailer, and the Co-Founder of Hatch - a new venture whose mission is for all people to find meaning in work.
Adam is interested in how technology is changing our societies and aims to build global tech companies that positively influence our future.
Adam started his career in strategy consulting with BCG and PwC (in Sydney and Copenhagen) before founding THE ICONIC in 2011 on the premise of customer experience and Hatch in 2018 on the premise of great teams.
