Future Forum Sydney

Calling ambitious minds of every kind

Future Forum is a one-of-a-kind event inspiring and empowering the next generation. 

The next few months are a time of extraordinary growth, and your future is in your hands. The decisions you make now represent the crucial first steps towards realising your dreams, and the path leads to a fast-evolving world where we are all facing immense challenges and opportunities.

Future Forum is an event designed for you – a leader of the future – to be inspired, empowered and connected to help you stand out and speak up as you enter the next stage of your education and career.  

Event details:
When: Sunday, 8 March 2026
Time: 5pm - 8pm

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Past speakers

Revisit content from our previous Future Forum events. Hear from esteemed Bond alumni, each one a leader in their field with a global reputation for visionary thinking and a unique capacity for turning dreams into transformative realities. 

  • Samantha Strauss

    The power of storytelling with award-winning screenwriter, filmmaker and Bond alumna Samantha...
    screenwriter

  • Usman Khawaja

    The profound impact of education and sport with founder of the Usman Khawaja Foundation and MBA...
    Test cricketer
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Location details

The Calyx, Royal Botanic Gardens

Royal Av, Sydney New South Wales 2143

The Calyx is located within the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. The closest entrance for guest arrivals and departures is Gate A – Moreshead Fountain Gate, on the corner of Macquarie Street and Shakespeare Place.

Parking

24 hour metered parking is available on Hospital Road and Macquarie Street. Secure, undercover parking is available at the Domain Car Park and nearby parking stations.

Public transport

When arriving via public transport, the closest train and metro station is Martin Place, an 8-minute walk from the venue. For Uber and Taxi, the closest drop-off point is 157 Macquarie Street, opposite Morshead Fountain Gate.

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Meet your speakers

Melanie Hayden

Melanie started her career at top-tier law firm Allens, before moving to the Commonwealth Bank and rising through the ranks to become the Executive Manager of Group Partnerships and Business Development. She is currently a Managing Director at x15ventures, CommBank’s venture scaler that builds, buys and invests in startups, leading the launch of an Australian-first identity protection tool. Melanie is also a coach at Startmate and board member of both the Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre and Southwest Sydney Women's Centre.
She was awarded the Bond University Young Alumni Award in 2016.

Bonnie Hancock

A professional Ironwoman at just seventeen, Bonnie Hancock has competed in 9 Nutri-Grain Ironwoman Series, representing Australia. Bonnie recently became the fastest person and youngest person to paddle a surf ski 12,700 km around the Australian coastline. On her journey, Bonnie overcame extraordinary challenges including sharks and crocodile encounters, huge seas and sea sickness. Talk about resilience! She wrote a book about her experience, called The Girl Who Touched The Stars, and the published author is now studying a Bachelor of Journalism at Bond


 

Dr Michael Todorovic

Associate Professor of Medicine, Dr Mike Todorovic. Dr Mike has earned an international reputation as a medical educator and researcher. His videos and resources reach more than 10 million people every month, and his collaborations span organisations from the World Science Festival to YouTube itself. If you're interested in health or science, chances are he’s appeared on your feed.
 

Future Forum FAQs

Q. Where will Future Forum take place?

A. Future Forum Sydney will take place at The Calyx, located in The Royal Botanic Gardens.

Q. Who can attend?

A.. Future Forum is open to ambitious Year 11 and 12 students around Australia. As it is an small and intimate event, places are strictly limited. Please register your interest as early as possible and we'll be in touch to confirm your place. 

Q. How much does it cost?

A. Future Forum is a complimentary event hosted by Bond University.

 

No longer able to attend?

This is a catered event with limited availability. If you are no longer able to attend this event, please notify us as soon as possible via the link below. 

Your timely cancellation will allow us to accommodate other interested participants. Thank you for your understanding.

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