Life@Work Conference 2023

Life@Work is City Bible Forum’s annual conference to encourage Christians in the workplace. Since 2013, we have been equipping and empowering Christians from around Australia, and the world, for their life and witness at work.

Join us on SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2023, The Future of Work: How to love your colleagues and share Jesus in an ever-changing landscape.

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Conference Program

Session 1

11am-1pm (NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS)
10:30am-12:30pm (SA)
10am-12pm (QLD)
9:30am-11:30am (NT)
8-10am (WA)

Bible talk - Andrew Laird
Keynote - Daniel Sih
The Future of Work worker stories

ONE HOUR BREAK

Session 2

2-4pm (NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS)
1:30-3:30pm (SA)
1-3pm (QLD)
12:30pm-2:30pm (NT)
11am-1pm (WA)

Bible talk - Andrew Laird
Q&A with Andrew and Daniel
Interview with Hi Josh
Keynote panel - featuring Geoff Brailey, Sam Chan, and Kara Martin.
The Future of Work worker stories

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Sam Chan

Panellist

Dr. Sam Chan is one of Third Space's national communicators. He is a cultural analyst, theologian, public speaker, author, medical doctor, and karaoke buddy. Sam was born in Hong Kong, grew up and lives in Australia, studied medicine at the University of Sydney, and did his PhD in Chicago, USA. He is a published author of five books.

Kara Martin

Panellist

Kara is the author and editor of several books about faith and work. She is a lecturer with Mary Andrews College and Adjunct Professor with Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Boston. Kara has previously worked in media and communications, human resources, business analysis and policy development roles. She has presented, taught and run workshops in churches and theological colleges in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, the US, New Zealand and throughout Australia.

Andrew Laird

Speaker

Andrew Laird works for City Bible Forum in Melbourne and directs Life@Work - an initiative aimed at connecting Christian faith with our daily work. He’s also the author of a book, Under Pressure: how the gospel helps us handle the pressures of daily work.

Daniel Sih

Speaker

Daniel is the co-founder of Spacemakers, a productivity consulting group for busy leaders. His book Spacemaker: How to unplug, unwind and think clearly in the digital age won best personal development book in the Australian Business Book Awards in 2021 and was short-listed for the Australian Christian Book of the Year Awards in 2022. As a trainer, coach and keynote speaker, Daniel has worked with CEO’s, executives, and other senior professionals throughout Australia and beyond.

Geoff Brailey

Panellist

Geoff is a social researcher, strategic advisor and Director of Solutions at the internationally recognised McCrindle Research. With post-graduate qualifications in leadership and extensive experience in managing people, Geoff excels in how organisations can effectively engage diverse and intergenerational teams. He regularly appears on prominent television programs such as Seven News, A Current Affair and Ten EyeWitness News, as well as on radio, and in print and online media.