UPCOMING EVENTS
Adrian Schrinner, Brisbane’s 17th Lord Mayor, leads with a deep love for the city and a heart for its people. Since 2019, he has championed projects that enhance liveability, from the Brisbane Metro and green bridges to revitalised parks and suburban infrastructure through his “Suburbs First Guarantee.” Raised in Brisbane’s southeast, Adrian values community, service, and family—principles he shares with his wife Nina while raising their four children in Carindale. Whether planning for long-term growth, improving everyday life, or supporting vulnerable residents, Adrian combines visionary leadership with compassion, integrity, and a genuine commitment to making Brisbane a better city for all.
Date:
Friday, 28th November 2025
Time:
12.00pm for a 12.30 pm start. Finish at 3:00 pm.
Venue:
The Brisbane ClubSuite 3/241 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
General Tickets:
Limited to 80
$220
VIP Tickets:
Limited to 20.
$295 (Includes a curated Boardroom style meeting with 20 other entrepreneurs + Live Q & A)
Note: VIPs will have a special session in a separate room from 3.00pm - 4.00pm.
Location:
The Brisbane Club
Suite 3/241 Adelaide St
Brisbane City QLD 4000
PAST EVENTS
Lunch with Jason Smith
Jason is an award-winning physiotherapist, entrepreneur, and thought leader in business and health. He founded the Back In Motion Health Group, growing it into Australia’s largest physiotherapy network, overseeing 140+ businesses and 700+ staff, and eventually selling for over $100 million. A natural mentor and founder of the Iceberg Leadership Institute, he has guided over 1,000 leaders through masterclasses in personal and professional growth. Jason is also a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and social justice advocate, founding the SOS Health Foundation to support disadvantaged communities. He combines business acumen, leadership expertise, and a passion for inspiring others worldwide.
Lunch with Michael Pond
Mike Pond is a faith-driven entrepreneur, Olympic canoe coach, and 35-year veteran of the pet food industry. He founded Prime100, growing it into one of Australia’s leading veterinary-recommended pet food companies, eventually selling a majority stake at over $100 million and fully exiting at a $500 million valuation. Known for discipline, innovation, and servant leadership, Mike mentors the next generation of pet food entrepreneurs while engaging in ministry and kingdom-focused initiatives. Formerly a national champion and Olympic coach, he guided eight Olympians over six cycles. Mike’s work spans sport, business, and community, combining excellence with a heart for God.
Lunch with Daryl Holmes
Dr Daryl Holmes OBE is a pioneering Australian entrepreneur, qualified dentist, and passionate philanthropist whose life work reflects a calling far beyond business. After graduating from the University of Queensland in 1987, he served as a Dental Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force before launching his private practice in North Queensland. In 2005, he founded 1300SMILES, Australia’s first ASX-listed dental group, transforming the dental industry through innovation, service excellence, and accessible care. He led 1300 SMILES through a A$165 million in enterprise value sale to Abano Healthcare Group in late 2021.Dr Daryl says, “But it is not the dollars that define success, Getting to a point where you can balance your life and having the opportunity to give back that's what I see as success”“You can get everything you want in life, if you just help others get what they want.''Caring for people's pearly whites has created worldly riches, but the real reward is at the pearly gates to Heaven for Dr Holmes, whose approach to life is founded on a strong Christian faith.
Lunch with Peter and Sue Irvine
Peter Irvine is the Co-Founder of Gloria Jeans Coffees Australia is now the CEO- Kingdom Momentum Ltd and author of "Win In Business" and "Building Your Business, Your People, Your Life"Peter aims to empower churches and ministries to reach people for Jesus Christ. and other organisations in connecting faith to life. To see people have a renewed vision of God’s plan for them.Peter has more than 50 years of experience in ministry and business at a high-profile management level, starting his professional career as a junior at DDB Needham Advertising, Sydney acquiring an extensive portfolio of business expertise. He ended his career as Managing Director of DDB, by then the second largest advertising agency in Sydney. During this time Peter was part of the team who launched McDonalds in Australia.In 1996 Peter, with his business partner, established the Gloria Jean’s Coffees franchise in Australia. In January 2005, they purchased the International Master Franchise brand for Australia. By the time the company was sold in 2014, there were over 400 Gloria Jean's stores across Australia and over 800 coffee houses in 39 countries worldwide.
Lunch with Wendy Simpson OAM
Widely regarded as a pioneer, Wendy Simpson OAM has made a career out of driving innovation and change. She has held key leadership roles across a number of traditionally male dominated industries, from airfreight, telecommunications and precision engineering, to property development.
While many telecommunications companies suffered during the “dot-com” crash, Wendy drove AU $6 Billion in annual sales across 17 countries, and was a key member of the team at Alcatel Shanghai Bell that successfully negotiated with the Chinese government to bring the internet to China.
Launch Lunch with Michael Crossland
During this lunch, we will hear from our speaker Michael Crossland on "The Power of Perspective" with a Faith Filled Heart
Michael will share his remarkably inspiring story of overcoming extreme adversity to achieve incredible outcomes in both his personal and professional life. Global audience numbers now exceed 900,000 people. Despite and because of spending nearly 1/4 of his life in hospital, Michael’s ability to help shift your mindset, instil perspective and have you determined to become the best version of yourself, will amaze and inspire.