Australian Communities Foundation is delighted to invite you to an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience with The Conversation.
Join us on Monday 1 September, to sit in on The Conversation’s news conference and hear from the minds behind the news.
Following this, we’ll meet The Conversation’s CEO & Executive Director, Lisa Watts, and Editor-in-Chief, Misha Ketchell, who will share insights about news planning, what informs editorial decisions to provide timely and reliable news, and their plans for the future.
Morning tea to be provided.
Enter the newsroom for a morning of great conversation focused on strengthening democracy, where you will:
- Get an inside scoop from The Conversation’s CEO + Executive Director Lisa Watts and Editor-in-Chief Misha Ketchell.
- Gain a first-hand perspective of how journalists and academics work together to deliver timely and informed news and analysis.
- Explore opportunities for philanthropic action to protect accessible, high-quality journalism.
Spaces are strictly limited, so register now to reserve your spot.
Event details:
Monday 1 September 2025
8:50-10:20am AEST
Arrive promptly for an 8:50am start
📍 The Conversation, Melbourne Connect
700 Swanston St,
Carlton 3053
Event agenda:
9am News Conference
9:40am Meet & Greet
Lisa Watts
CEO & Executive Director, The Conversation
Lisa is CEO of The Conversation Media Group, responsible for strategy, funding and operations, and the IT and Product teams who serve the international group. Previously, Lisa was CEO of ArtsHub, CEO of a search marketing firm, and GM online employment for Fairfax Digital. Lisa has been a Director of Vertical Networks Group and Chair of Midsumma Festival. Lisa is a Deloitte Outstanding 50 LGBTI Leader.
Misha Ketchell
Editor-in-Chief, The Conversation
Misha is the Editor of The Conversation Australia and New Zealand. He has been an editor and journalist for more than 25 years. He was the founding editor of The Big Issue Australia and editor of Crikey, The Reader and The Melbourne Weekly. He was also a reporter and feature writer at The Age, and also worked at the ABC, where he was a TV producer on Media Watch and The 7:30 Report and an editor on The Drum.
This session is open to Australian Communities Foundation fundholders. Contact us to register.