Kick Off Your 2025 Conference With Our Fantastic MCs
Planning a conference in 2025? A great MC is key to helping things run smoothly. Get your team motivated, inspired and excited for the year ahead. At ICMI, we’ve got a ton of fantastic MCs with the experience to facilitate conference proceedings seamlessly and who know how to tailor their style to the crowd and event. Here are a few of our MCs to keep in mind when planning your next conference.
Browse our roster of MCs here at ICMI
Andrew Gill
With well over 25 years of experience in audience engagement and communication, Andrew Gill is a top notch MC who knows how to find what works for every crowd. He brings a unique energy and perspective to every occasion, with a talent for reading the audience and knowing what’ll engage them and bring value to your conference event. With experience across sports entertainment, performance and media, you can count on Andrew to make your conference one to remember.
Mimi Kwa
Set the scene of your conference perfectly with Mimi Kwa. Over 20 years of experience as a media personality, journalist and author makes her an incredibly engaging on-stage presence as an MC. Meanwhile, her unparalleled reputation as a thoroughly researched, conscious communicator and compelling conversationalist keeps your audience focused and entertained. With experience breaking live news and interviewing sports stars, Prime Ministers, CEOs and celebrities, Mimi has the skills to masterfully moderate and facilitate your event.
Matt Hetherington
First-class entertainer Matt Hetherington brings the charm he uses in his musical performances to his skillset as an MC. The result is someone who keeps things fun and engaging while retaining a professional flair and seamlessly facilitating your conference proceedings. If you’re looking to add a touch of laughter and showmanship to your conference, Matt is the perfect MC for you.
Lisa Wilkinson
Media superstar and former co-host of The Project Lisa Wilkinson needs no introduction. What better way of brightening up your conference event with this multi-Walkley and Logie award winning icon. After four decades of shaping the Australian media, she’s no doubt got the talent as an MC and host to expertly facilitate your conference. No matter what the theme or occasion, she’ll keep audiences engaged with her professionalism and down to earth personality.
Andrew Klein
Adaptable, entertaining and professional with a quick wit, Andrew Klein is one of Australia’s most popular conference MCs. A former corporate lawyer, he has over 25 years of experience as a professional speaker and is well known for his informal but professional approach that combines entertaining speaker introductions with polished live interviews. Andrew’s improvisation skills means he can seamlessly adapt to different events and connect with audiences of all kinds, making for a winning conference MC no matter what the industry or theme.
Brian Nankervis
Radio host, entertainer and co-creator of RocKwiz, Brian Nankervis is one of our country’s most celebrated MCs. From Hey Hey It’s Saturday to Thank God You’re Here, he’s been making Aussies laugh for decades with his brilliant wit, charming personality and showmanship. Brian combines his entertaining chops with a level of professionalism that works wonders for conferences, including an uncanny ability to adapt to every audience and event format.
Mick Colliss
A versatile, entertaining and welcoming MC, Mick Colliss has experience hosting numerous conferences and functions for Australian organisations, from the Australian Rugby Union to Cystic Fibrosis WA. Whether he’s introducing speakers or conducting Q&As, he has a well-earned reputation for drawing audiences in and getting the best out the event proceedings, ensuring everyone takes away the most relevant messages that tie into the theme of the conference.
Joel Creasey
Comedian, TV personality and radio host Joel Creasey has an electrifying charm, biting wit and calm professionalism that makes him the ideal conference MC. From telling opening monologues that get the whole room laughing to keeping your conference program trucking along smoothly, Joel is a versatile talent whose friendly and approachable personality makes him a dream to work with for conference organisers.
Brihony Dawson
With years of experience as an MC and host, Brihony Dawson brings a unique charisma and energy to your conference as an entertainer and Australia’s most prominent non-binary TV host, speaker and MC. Tailoring their style to each event, Brihony brings passion, humour and professionalism as they facilitate your conference, making for a memorable event whether in corporate, sport or entertainment settings.
Tracee Hutchison
Author, journalism pioneer and award-winning broadcaster Tracee Hutchison uses her over 30 years of experience in the media to bring slick professionalism as an MC for your conference. With experience interviewing celebrities, cultural icons and Prime Ministers, Tracee is more than equipped to ensure your conference runs smoothly.