Connect 21 In Person Sessions

Trends impacting the future of culture. Ashley Fell from McCrindle Research will unpack data driven insights to provide a clearer picture of the trends shaping our culture and the implications for mission driven organisations and the Church.

The rules of online engagement are forever changing! The pandemic has accelerated engagement online leaving many in a head spin as to how to communicate effectively. What are some practical ways we can accelerate our learning and what are the new rules of engagement? Dave Adamson, known to many online as Aussie Dave, will leverage his years of experience helping Pastors, artists and communicators like Andy Stanley, Carey Nieuwhof, Lauren Daigle and others become successful online influencers.

The potential of AI is astounding, and it is changing the future of media and communication in astounding ways. With it comes signifiant opportunity for Kingdom outcomes, but also for ethical and moral dilemmas. Stuart Cranney is CEO of CV Global Australia and runs the AI Lab - considering ways to leverage AI for gospel good.

Katherine Raskob, CEO of the Fundraising Institute of Australia will share the latest trends in giving and the innovations being developed as the world of philanthropy becomes ever more sophisticated and competitive.

Shootsta is one of Australia's fastest growing tech companies continuing to disrupt the video production industry by combining tools, technology, education and expertise to simplify the video production process - enabling people everywhere to make quality video content at scale, ready to share in just 24 hours. CEO, Mike Pritchett shares the learnings of a start up and intense innovation timeframes.

In 2020, Rachel Lopez pushed ahead in her dream to launch a beautifully designed, quarterly print-only magazine exploring faith from an Aussie perspective. Soul Tread Magazine went to print in the end of 2020 after a successful kickstarter campaign. Rachel will share her insights and learnings as she followed her dream to become a reality. Nearly 12 months in we catch up with Rachel to understand more about what is drawing readers away from the screen and back to the tactile.

To say the world of online gaming is booming is a significant understatement. This new media world is a series of interactive communities that crosses the boundaries of generation, culture, ethnicity and religion. Pastor Skar will share the reasons why he believes the growth of his online community has exploded, the opportunities that present and the principles that any community building organisation can apply to see growth.

Woke Jesus is the latest Christian Satirical offering from The Damascus Drop Bear helping Christians to laugh, pause and then think more deeply about issues of our times and culture.
The Damascus Dropbear was discovered in June 2020, deep in the Australian bush. Since entering Australian society and cultural life it has developed a taste for politics, idols (inside and outside the church), and macadamia nuts.
The Dropbear will be presented alongside one of its handlers, Ash Belsar, one of the original rangers to capture the bear and bring it to the mainland.