Date: Monday 12 May
Time: 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Location: Ochre
Sponsored by
Join the Microsoft Advertising leadership team and agency leaders for a unique, locally sourced dinner overlooking Cairns harbour.
Date: Monday 12 May
Time: 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
This dinner is an exclusive thank you to the esteemed panel of Cairns Crocodiles Awards jury members.
Date: Tuesday 13 May
Time: 8.00 am – 10.00 am
Location: Cairns Convention Centre
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Programmatic DOOH is evolving rapidly as advertiser demand for premium, addressable and measurable media solutions continues to grow. Join VIOOH for breakfast as they explore what’s driving the growth of programmatic DOOH and what innovations are in store for the future. Hear from our panel of industry experts (Vodafone, Starcom, Yahoo) as they share their experiences on how they leverage this emerging channel to deliver more impactful and personalised campaigns to reach further than ever before.
Date: Tuesday 13 May
Time: 12.30 pm – 1.45 pm
Location: Cairns Convention Centre
Sponsored by
Join Quantcast for a dynamic lunch panel on day one at Cairns Crocodiles to explore the hype versus reality of CTV's media spend dominance, AI's impact on creative teams, and media consolidation's effect on content diversity, featuring insights from senior industry leaders
Date: Tuesday 13 May
Time: 4.40 pm – 6.00 pm
Location: Hemingway’s Brewery
Sponsored by
After a long day at conference, join ESPN for drinks at the legendary Hemingway's Brewery!
Date: Tuesday 13 May
Time: 6.00 pm – 11.00 pm
Location: Shuttle buses from Hemingway’s
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Pinterest's Welcome Party is the stuff of legends, and with Ministry of Sound headlining this year, it's set to be an unmissable night of epic vibes and unforgettable beats!
Date: Wednesday 14 May
Time: 8.00 am – 9.45 am
Location: Crystalbrook Flynn
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Boomtown is hosting senior brand marketers to an exclusive breakfast in Cairns, featuring Bernard Salt AM. Network over great food and insightful discussions.
Date: Wednesday 14 May
Time: 12.30 pm – 1.45 pm
Location: Cairns Convention Centre
Sponsored by
Serving up tips for retail media activation success
How are brands and advertisers creating successful Retail Media strategies?
Join us on Wednesday, May 14th at 12:30pm for an exclusive luncheon featuring a meet-and-mingle session where you can enjoy food, insights, and retail media best practices. This event will help advertisers and agencies reach new consumers, maintain visibility and relevance at every stage of the shopping journey, while driving incremental growth.
Don't miss out on our insightful panel that will discuss the essential components for crafting a winning retail media strategy, and provide actionable insights on how to select the right resources, prioritize KPIs, and measure effectiveness beyond ROAS. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide the roadmap to building a retail media strategy that drives growth and keeps you ahead of the competition. We'll be hearing from:
Panelists:
Brittany Connor (Digital Manager - Coca Cola, Europacific Partners)
Marc Lomas (MD Commerce - Group M)
Mariano Favia (Head of eCommerce - Brown Foreman)
Martyn Raab (General Manager Retail Media - MixIn by Endeavour)
Matthew McGinley (Senior Client Partner, CPG – Uber)
Moderator:
Lela Richmond-Johnson (Agency Sales Lead – Criteo)
Date: Wednesday 14 May
Time: 4.40 pm – 6.00 pm
Location: Hemingway’s Brewery
Sponsored by
Drafts & Dunks, Cold Ones & Clutch Shots —because the best halftime show is one with a drink in hand! 🍺🔥🏀🏈
Date: Wednesday 14 May
Time: 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Location: Rocco’s at Crystalbrook Riley
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The hits keep coming on Day 2 with a cocktail party at Rocco hosted by the Microsoft Advertising crew. Get excited for epic views and epic grooves!
Date: Wednesday 14 May
Time: 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Location: Hemingway’s Brewery
Sponsored by
Why are marketing investment decisions still so hard? An abundance of data should make decision making easier, but when every query comes with a time and resource tax, making data lead decisions can still seem out of reach.
Join Mutinex CEO and Co-Founder Henry Innis, alongside Marketing Scientist Nicky Barton for dinner and a deep dive into exclusive real-world data that shows how brands are using generative AI to drastically reduce the cost of asking questions and making better decisions.
Date: Wednesday 14 May
Time: 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Location: Salt House
Sponsored by
Realize is the only independent performance platform that goes beyond search and social media and delivers outcomes at scale for advertisers, leveraging Taboola’s unique supply, first party data and AI technology.
Date: Thursday 15 May
Time: 8.30 am – 9.30 am
Location: Depart from in front of the Reef Eye Ferris Wheel on The Esplanade and return to Cairns Conference Centre ready for day three kick-off
Start your day with purpose. Inspired by Managing Partner of Speed Ian Perrin's advocacy for open conversations around mental health, this walk offers a chance to connect, reflect and talk in a relaxed setting before the conference kicks off. Whether you want to share, listen, or simply walk in solidarity, this casual stroll (business attire suitable!) is about connection, awareness and keeping the conversation going.
Date: Thursday 15 May
Time: 4.00 pm – 4.45 pm
Location: Cairns Convention Centre
Sponsored by
The Inaugural Cairns Hatchlings winners, Presented by Yahoo!, will be revealed! Celebrate the emerging leaders around the Asia-Pacific region.
Date: Thursday 15 May
Time: 4.45 pm – 6.00 pm
Location: Cairns Convention Centre
Join us in honouring the artists, innovators and strategists who have redefined the boundaries of creative excellence and effectiveness in the APAC market.
Date: Thursday 15 May
Time: 5.30 pm – late
Location: Mexicairns
Join us to wrap up the industry's most exciting and inspiring week. Expect a night full of non-stop dancing, tropical beverages, tasty snacks and unique activations.
Rosie Oakshott – Managing Director
0431 387 971
rosie@bandt.com.au
Erin Green – Head of Marketing
0432 993 388
erin@bandt.com.au
Nicola Fender-Fox – Senior Partnerships Manager
0414 703 780
nicola@bandt.com.au
Aakash Panjabi – Digital Marketing Manager
0405 887 543
aakash@themisfits.media
Vanessa Rolfe – Director of Client Services
vanessa@themisfits.media
Romy Bradridge – Head of Owned Events
romy@themisfits.media
Pippa Chambers – Content Director
pippa@themisfits.media
Erin Green – Head of Marketing
0432 993 388
erin@bandt.com.au
Greg Graham – Sparrow
sparrow@themisfits.media
Submission enquiries –
events@themisfits.media
