Associate Professor Susan Woods from the University of Adelaide on an Australian medical breakthrough that could lead to the eradication of bowel cancer, spell the end of awkward stool tests and lead to earlier diagnosis, saving thousands of lives.

Professor Stephen Nicholls Program Director, of MonashHeart, Intensive Care and Victorian Heart Hospital, Monash Health, on new strategies for combatting heart disease and the state-of-the-art hospital he leads.

Defence Trailblazer’s Dr Sanjay Mazumdar on AI in warfare, AUKUS and dual use defence technology.

Monash University’s award-winning scientist on the benefits of microbes and lifting public perception about the value of university research.

Former Ambassador to Lebanon, Ian Parmeter discusses the Israel-Hamas war, the complexities of Middle Eastern politics and Australia’s response.

Hon Lisa Singh discusses education, research collaboration, security and trade – all emerging opportunities as a result of Australia’s closer ties with India.

Peter Varghese AO, author of the India Economic Strategy on Australia’s place in the Indo-Pacific.

Professor Mary O’Kane on the Universities Accord and the future of Australia’s higher education sector.

Dr Anne-Lise Chaber (One Health Expert, University of Adelaide) on COVID dogs and the connection between humans, animals and the environment.

Professor Rory Medcalf AM on Australia’s role in a complex and changing geopolitical environment.