Mumbrella's Publish: Elevating Human Authority

2 September, 2026 | State Library of NSW

The Future of Publishing Takes Centre Stage

In just two weeks, Mumbrella Publish will bring together the publishers, editors and media executives leading the future of journalism.

Hear from leaders at Nine, News Corp, The Australian Financial Review, Forbes Australia and more as they explore the trends, challenges and business models reshaping publishing. From audience growth and subscriptions to editorial innovation and revenue diversification, the conference will tackle the industry's biggest challenges and opportunities.

Don't miss your chance to be part of the conversations shaping the future of publishing. Secure your ticket now and join the industry's leading media minds on 2 September.

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WHAT'S ON THE AGENDA

International Keynote: The Human Moat

As audiences increasingly shun traditional providers for "creator journalism," the industry faces its most disruptive shift. In this provocative opening keynote, infamous NYC-based Australian journalist Lachlan Cartwright explores the shift from institutional trust to personal authority. Delegates will discover how independent, personality-led journalism creates a direct, un-scrapable bond with audiences that AI simply cannot mirror.

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Post-Platform Pivot, Reclaiming Direct Relationships

Major media houses are "de-risking" by prioritising owned channels (newsletters, masthead websites, events) over social algorithms. Featuring B2C leaders from Australia’s biggest publishing companies, this can’t-miss session will unpack tried-and-tested strategies for data-science integration, deepening engagement, building a “house of brands,” and omnichannel transformation.

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Mex Cooper

Head of Audience Strategy,

Nine Publishing

Zara Curtis
Chief Marketing Officer,

Mamamia

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Sally Eagle
Chief Executive Officer,

Are Media

Suzanne Rolfe

General Manager Marketing Audience & Digital Development, NewsCorp Australia

Monetisising Influence & Elite Communities

When commodity search traffic evaporates and AI agents summarise generic business and lifestyle content, brand authority becomes the ultimate commercial moat. The panel explores diversifying revenue beyond display advertising, leveraging live summits, awards ecosystems, high-end print, and curated consumer/B2B memberships. From Forbes' executive rankings and THR's industry-shaping coverage to Halliday's definitive ratings, this session unpacks how deep vertical authority creates high-yield.

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Sarah O'Caroll

Editor in Chief,

Forbes Australia

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Paris Raine
Publisher & Managing Director,

The Hollywood Reporter Australia

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Jacinta Hardie Grant
Head of People, Brand & Strategy,

Hardie Grant

Canberra Playbook Unpacked

The launch editor explains why Axel Springer brought the renowned Playbook model to Canberra, focusing on insider reporting and policy detail for global policymakers and advisers in Australia’s political and diplomatic hub.

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BE A PART OF THE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS

Alongside the main sessions, a series of lunchtime roundtables have also been confirmed, offering candid, high-level discussions on the industry’s most pressing (and polarising) issues, held under the Chatham House Rule.

Delegates must register for a place at the round tables. Spots are limited.

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Josh Szeps

Host,

Uncomfortable Conversations With Josh Szeps

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Chris Janz
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer,

Capital Brief

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Claire Kimball
Founder and Managing Director,

The Squiz

Event Properties

Event Date	02/09/2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location	State Library of New South Wales

Venue Information - State Library of New South Wales

The State Library of New South Wales, part of which is known as the Mitchell Library, is a large heritage-listed special collections, reference and research library open to the public and is one of the oldest libraries in Australia. - Wikipedia.

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Mumbrella's Publish: Elevating Human Authority

WHAT'S ON THE AGENDA

International Keynote: The Human Moat

Post-Platform Pivot, Reclaiming Direct Relationships

Monetisising Influence & Elite Communities

Canberra Playbook Unpacked

BE A PART OF THE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS

CHECKOUT THE FULL LINEUP

Event Properties

Venue Information - State Library of New South Wales

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