Young Professionals Reception

'Leadership Through Change' with Steve Vamos

17th June 2025

The Chamber, in partnership with NAB and KPMG, was proud to host the Young Professionals Reception - ‘Leadership through Change’, with Steve Vamos at Australia House.

It was a pleasure to welcome a dynamic group of 175 young professionals interested in learning from an inspiring speaker and building their business network in the UK.

Steve Vamos, delivered a thought-provoking keynote address that reminded us that “technology amplifies people”, and that in times of rapid change, it’s mindset - not just tools - that determines success. From navigating the “best places – worst of times”  to embracing difficult conversations, Steve challenged us to:

  1. Think about how we think

  2. Get better every day – focus on the how

  3. Have the hard conversations – “words are all we have”

Special thanks to the Hon. Stephen Smith, Australian High Commissioner to the UK, for his opening remarks; to Neil Duncan, Chief Risk Officer UK at NAB, for his welcome address; and to Belinda Wright, Head of UK Global at KPMG, for her closing remarks.

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