PIEF 2026 Case Manager Summit in Geelong

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A sharp, future-focused one-day summit for case managers, built around practical ideas, useful conversations and the insights that help people do their best work. Taking place at the newly opened Nyaal Banyul, Geelong Convention & Event Centre, it’s a timely new gathering for the people shaping recovery outcomes every day.

AI & Future Work
Keynote Adam Spencer
Practical Workshop
PIEF Village Access
Case Manager Tools
Networking
Farewell Reception
Future-ready Skills

Perth details coming soon

Details for the Perth satellite experience will be released shortly.

Sydney

More Information Coming Soon

Details for this summit location will be released shortly.

Useful, energetic and built for the frontline.

The PIEF 2026 Case Manager Summit features a keynote from Doctor Adam Spencer, a leading specialist in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and the future of work, plus a deep-dive workshop and more - it will allow frontline workers to equip themselves for the future.

Adam Spencer
Keynote speaker Adam Spencer
Case Manager Summit

Built for the people shaping recovery outcomes every day.

A dedicated Summit for the people closest to the work, the conversations and the outcomes.

The Case Manager Summit is an exciting new addition to this year’s PIEF Conference & Awards, proudly supported by WorkSafe Victoria, TAC and WorkCover WA.

Created specifically for the industry professionals at the frontline of personal injury and recovery: Case Managers, Technical Specialists, Team Leaders and those leading day-to-day delivery, the Summit recognises the critical role these professionals play in supporting recovery outcomes and shaping the future of our industry.

Too often, these voices don’t get the opportunity to step away from operational demands and participate in broader industry conversations. This PIEF Case Manager Summit creates that opportunity.

The Summit will include…

  • Exclusive audience with Conference Keynote Speaker – Doctor Adam Spencer A dedicated session with one of our headline speakers to explore global trends, future thinking and practical insights for our industry.
  • The Future Case Manager - Live Industry Debate A dynamic, audience-interactive debate featuring industry leaders discussing how technology, human judgement and professional capability will shape the profession.
  • Interactive Capability & Innovation Workshop A hands-on experience designed to build collaboration, generate new ideas and create shared understanding across organisations and jurisdictions.
  • Connection with Industry Peers Build networks with others who understand the complexity, pace and importance of the work you do every day.

The Summit will be held on Tuesday during the PIEF Conference in Geelong (within the same conference venue), with WorkCover WA hosting a satellite experience from the Ritz Carlton in Perth.

Participants will also have access to the PIEF Village Exhibition space (following the conference), experiential activities, networking and farewell celebrations.

Because capability, innovation and better recovery outcomes start with the people doing the work!

Hear from other industry attendees

Real voices from the sector.

Claims Advisor Molly Stuart TAC
Team Leader Tess Kelsey WorkSafe Victoria
Claims Manager Kunashe Parwada TAC
Case Manager Tamara Curtis WorkSafe Victoria
Case Manager Donna Jane WorkSafe Victoria
Registrations

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Geelong Tickets - $350

Join case managers and industry leaders in Geelong for a day of practical insight, connection and future-ready thinking.

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Summit program

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Explore the latest Case Manager Summit schedule, speakers and session details below.

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CONFERENCE
PROGRAM
Tuesday, October 27
8.30am
8.30am4pm
GENERAL
Nyaal Banyul - Lower Foyer A (Delama End)
Registration Open
9.15am
9.159.45am30
BREAKOUT SESSION
Nyaal Banyul - Darrwal A
Designing for Difference: Neurodiversity, Workplace Injury and Claims Sustainability - An industry call to action
Jessica Fitzgerald
Lotus Mackie
9.159.45am30
BREAKOUT SESSION
Nyaal Banyul - Mongarrk A & B
Flagging Success: WhipPredict's Guide to Navigating Recovery Roadblocks in Whiplash Management
Prof Trudy Rebbeck
Amy Ridley
9.159.45am30
BREAKOUT SESSION
Nyaal Banyul - Banheep A & B
The First 30 Days Matter: Early Decisions That Shape Claim Trajectories
Curtis McKay
Lynda Reeves
9.159.45am30
BREAKOUT SESSION
Nyaal Banyul - Darrwal B
The Things You See That the File Doesn't Tell You
Chair: Josh Newberry
Veronica Astudillo
Nicole Brennan
Gabe Burden
9.45am
9.4510.45am
GENERAL
Nyaal Banyul - Lower Foyer A (Delama End)
Morning tea with a special guest!
10.55am
10.5511.05am10
PLENARY
Nyaal Banyul - Delama
Welcome to PIEF 2026 Case Manager Summit
Chair: Sarah Rowan
Corrina Eccles
11.05am
11.0511.50am45
PLENARY
Nyaal Banyul - Delama
The Future Case Manager - Live Industry Debate
Chair: Sarah Rowan
Declan Collins
Michael Frampton
Rebecca Harris
Jason Lardelli
Cameron McCullagh
Allicia Tsolis
12pm
121pm60
PLENARY
Nyaal Banyul - Delama
Keynote - Adam Spencer
Chair: Dr Michael Neary
Adam Spencer
1pm
11.30pm30
GENERAL
Nyaal Banyul - Delama
Lunch Break
1.30pm
1.303.10pm100
WORKSHOP
Nyaal Banyul - Delama
Future Case Management Workshop - from conversation to action
3.10pm
3.104.30pm80
GENERAL
PIEF Village open to Case Manager Summit attendees
4.30pm
4.306.30pm120
GENERAL
Farewell Event
7pm
77pm0
GENERAL
Ritz Carlton Perth - The Elizabeth Quay Ballroom
Summit Close