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.

Chief of the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Taskforce Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead on the AUKUS program.