The Brief:

Local Government NSW is an independent organisation that supports and advocates for councils across New South Wales, working to strengthen and protect an effective democratic system of local government.

Every year they bring councils together at the LGNSW Annual Conference to share ideas, debate key issues and set policy directions for the sector. In 2025 it returned as a three-day event co-hosted by Penrith City Council, with conference sessions at Panthers Penrith and other functions at Western Sydney Conference Centre, drawing more than nine hundred delegates from across the state.

The Collaboration:

Coordinating a high profile keynote within a three day conference requires clear communication, precise timing, and well organised information. Local Government NSW Event Manager Jacqui Caruana had her sights set on adventurer, award winning documentary maker, television presenter, and businessman Todd Sampson.

Using acta, Jacqui connected directly with Todd Sampson’s manager, Neo Batu, moving the enquiry smoothly from initial interest through to a confirmed keynote for the 2025 Conference.

acta kept all messages, documents, and updates in a single thread, reducing back and forth communication and allowing both teams to stay aligned on timing, logistics, and requirements throughout the lead up to the conference.

It was an easy process from our side. acta kept everything organised and helped the keynote come together really well. Neo Bafu (Talent Manager)

The Outcome:

Todd Sampson’s Brain Power keynote became a standout moment of the 2025 Conference, captivating delegates through storytelling and neuroscience, while demonstrating how brain plasticity can be strengthened at any age.

The session offered a blend of science and practical tools, challenging assumptions about fixed intelligence and empowering government leaders to strengthen creativity, resilience, and decision making within councils and communities.

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