Graduating with distinction in early 2022 with a Bachelor of Information Technology, Queensland University of Technology, Jordan has embraced technology and an entrepreneurial spirit ever since he can remember. Over the past decade, he has worked on various projects and startups. Jordan has participated in and won Hackfest, The Mayor's Innovation Award and several Startup Weekends. As a volunteer with Silicon Coast, an entrepreneurial and innovation community, he has been a key organiser for a number of events, such as Forward Fest (FWD), allowing him to give back to the very community that has inspired and nurtured him, right here on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.
In November of 2017, Jordan travelled to Silicon Valley - home of the greatest tech companies in the world, seeking inspiration for what will be his future. Fast forward 5 years, he is working for a global organisation, strategically building tools and products to help reach billions of people; yes, that is billions, sharing a vision of entrepreneur Lord Robert Edminston, the founder of CV Global.
As a QUT Alumni, Jordan was invited into the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Venture Creation Tactics course, which guides entrepreneurs through building businesses, and experimenting with the practical skills to take their business to the next level. All of Jordan's previous experience and this program allowed him to build his startup rapidly, an Augmented Reality platform to empower creators and businesses to create digital experiences on Social Media.
Sessions
Jordan Josic’s Track Sessions
Keynote
BREAKFAST›››FWD OPENING
Unlocking your entrepreneurial potential
Hot breakfast included
Join Tania Price, Founder & CEO of Entropolis as we unlock your entrepreneurial potential by leveraging Tania’s 30 years of global corporate and start-up expertise. Tania is on a mission to empower the next generation to become more adaptable, employable, productive and competitive and she is going to translate her experience with youth into a vibrant keynote that will kickstart Forward Fest 24 ‘Thriving in Paradise’. Tania will explore how the world of work is changing and how our businesses must change to adapt to the next gen workforce, as well as inspire you to be a leader of the future – setting your business up for success! Putting theory into practice, BREAKFAST>>>FWD OPENING will also feature a youth panel that will share their experiences, views on the world, and how they are innately driven to make a difference in the world. This high energy breakfast will be the perfect kick-starter, preparing you for three days of mindset shifts and action focused learning.
Stage 1/E Block
FWD›››24 Speakers and Panellists

Adam Spencer
FWD>>>EXCUTIVE FEATURE KEYNOTE

Dave Clare
Driven by a PURPOSE to evolve the world of work, Dave's sense of mission is clear: to redefine business success not just for the accolades but for the impact.

Dr Dylan Saunders
Director, Quantum Systems Engineering

Dr Gayan Benedict
Chief Technology Officer, Salesforce ANZ | MIT Sloan CISR Industry Research Fellow

Nikki Fogden-Moore
Founder & CEO, The Mojo Maker© Quantum Coaching for Extraordinary Leaders in Life

Simon Doble
Founder & Chair, SolarBuddy

Tania Price - FWD›››Breakfast keynote
Founder & CEO, Entropolis

Aaron Birkby
Co-Founder, Tribe Global Ventures

Alan Hegerty
Managing Director, Impactus Advisory & Director, Silicon Coast

Craig ‘CJ’ Josic
Craig Josic aka CJ is epitomises the essence of a visionary leader and community builder. With over a decade of unwavering commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

Dominique Lamb
Queensland Small Business Commissioner

Dr Karen Sutherland
Senior Lecturer in Public Relations, University of the Sunshine Coast

Susan Toft
CEO, The Laundry Lady Australia and New Zealand
Alex Knight
Managing Director, Advanced

Alezeia Brown
Deep Tech VC | Investment Manager, Main Sequence

Amanda Yeates
CEO, SunCentral

An Vo
Partner, TEN13

Andrew Eves-Brown
CEO, Turbine

Angie Hammond
Growth Advisor, Next Level Advice

Ant Moorhouse
Co-Founder, EarthTech Ventures

Ben Johnston
Founder, Flower Group & Josephmark

Brad Chesham
CEO and Founder, Bundle of Rays
Brad Davies
Investment Manager, RM Developments

Brady Sullivan
CEO, Caloundra Chamber of Commerce

Carolyn Wilkinson
Senior Procurement Officer, UniSC

Charlotte Connell
Climate Tech | Climate Capital | Climate Action Communities | Ambassador of Greenhouse

Chris Boden
Director, Peregian Digital Hub

Chris Le Serve
Head of Economic Development, Sunshine Coast Council

Councillor Terry Landsberg
Division 2 Councillor, Sunshine Coast Council

Craig Frehlich
Instructional Design Expert for XR and Technology Integration Specialist

Craig Hewat
Managing Director, Engage VR

Dale Rankine
Founder, Cogenuity

David Biggar
Founder, Zone RV

Dominic Vrolijks
Maker in Residence, Sunshine Coast Maker Space

Dr Kelvin Ross
Chairman, KJR and Director, Queensland AI Hub

Dr Sheila Gough Kenyon
COO, Starbound Space Solutions

Elana Morrow
Founder, Moyai Access Inclusion

Ella Woodborne
UNISC & Sunshine Coast Biosphere Community Youth Representative

Gavin Keeley
Chair, Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay Sunshine Coast

Greg Laverty
Group Executive Economic and Community Development, Sunshine Coast Council

James Gauci
CEO & Founder, Ethe | Managing Director & Founder, Cadent

Jasmin Holmes
Ecosystem Builder and Project Manager, Cleantech Network Australia

Jasmine Batra
Managing Director, Arrow Digital

Jasmine Vreugdenburg
Director, Innovation Centre University of the Sunshine Coast

Jason Atkins
Cofounder and President, Cake Equity

Jason Fielding
Head of Voice Capital, Main Sequence

Jason Garland
Chair, Sunshine Coast Tech Industry Alliance (SCTechIA)

Jennifer Black
Leader, Innovation for Regional and Business Growth

Jordan Josic
APAC Marketing Manager, CV Global | Former Youth Ambassador, Silicon Coast

Kalena Stano
Founder and CEO, Hello Lendy

Kathryn Giudes
Managing Director, macroDATA Digital Solutions & Chair of Silicon Coast

Kimberly Randle
Co-founder & CEO, Fair Supply

Kurt Jones
Founder and CEO, Co-Exist Australia

Kylie Crouch
Environmental Sustainability Manager - Infrastructure Planning and Delivery, Unitywater

Lauren Brisbane
Director, QCamel

Llew Jury
General Partner & Executive Chairman, Sprint Ventures

Marc Watson
Head of Procurement, Unitywater

Mark Cameron
President, Coolum Business & Tourism

Matiela Baker
Private Equity, QIC

Matt Nevin
Founder and CEO, Cybermerc

Melanie Barlow
Senior Lecturer and Academic Lead for Specialist Learning Environments and Simulation, ACU

Michael Bye
General Manager Queensland, ThinkPlace

Michael Fox
CEO & Co-Founder, Fable Food Co

Michelle Armistead
Program Coordinator, CSIRO

Mick Fielding
CEO / CTO, RAIDER Targetry

Min Swan
President, White House International

Owen Bowling
Co-Founder and CEO, Coach Welly & Ambassador of Silicon Coast

Paola Araiza-Alba
Cognitive & Behavioural Neuroscientist

Paola Piccinno
Strategic Marketing Consultant, Piccinno Strategic Marketing
Paul Salmon
Professor in Human Factors, University of the Sunshine Coast

Professor Helen Bartlett
Vice Chancellor, University of the Sunshine Coast

Professor Nick Paul
Professor of Marine Science, University of the Sunshine Coast

Rachel Brand
Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, University of the Sunshine Coast

Raeleen Draper
Senior Natural Environment Project Officer (Blue Heart), Sunshine Coast Council

Ray Guy
CEO, TalkVia AI

Rob Steffler
Youth Panel

Ron Perel
President, Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce

Roz White
Chair, Sunshine Coast 2032

Sally Jensen
Sustainability Educator & Facilitator, Sunshine Coast Environment Council

Sandra Brodie
Powershift technologies

Sarah Morgan
CEO | Entrepreneur | Speaker | MC | Author | Panel Facilitator | Leadership Expert | Founder - Influential Leader Academy

Scott Reid
Director, Smart & Connected Networks

Sean Nicholson
Economic & Community Development Manager, Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council

Shelin David
Capital Strategist | Fractional CFO |Strategic Finance & Growth | Operations | Capital Raising | Startups & Scaleups | SaaS | Social Impact

Siehanna Mickelo
Cherbourg AI Project, Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council

Steve Telburn
Venture Partner, Antler Australia

Ted O'Brien MP
Federal Member for Fairfax

Thomas Pollock
Managing Director, Gov Ready

Tim Kelly
Aero Engineer | Social Entrepreneur
Timothy Hui
Partner, Mandalay Venture Partners

Yvette Adams
Founder & Partner, The Creative Collective











