CDIC 2026 - Closing Plenary Debate "Influencers are more impactful in changing public health"

Closing Plenary Debate "Influencers are more impactful in changing public health"

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Victory Room (Plenary)

Overview

Debaters: YES: A/ Prof. Sanjay Senanayake & Mr Richard Brett | NO: Prof. Paul Kelly & Dr. Monique Ryan | Moderators: Mery Sheel and Chris Blyth

Details

Conference close: A/ Prof. Terry Slevin

Speaker

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Mr Richard Brett

CEO

Ogilvy

S5 Debate - YES Debater 1

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Associate Professor Sanjaya Senanayake

Infectious Diseases Physician

Australian National University

S5 Debate - YES Debater 2

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Professor Paul Kelly

Founder & Principal

PK Public Health Advisory

S5 Debate - NO Debater 1

Dr Monique Ryan

MP

Federal Member for Kooyong

S5 Debate - NO Debater 2

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