With more than 18+ years of experience in the design profession, Wayne Dixon has strengths across all aspects of design, including space planning, feasibility studies, brief development, documentation and contract administration. Wayne joined DesignInc as a Senior Interior Designer in 2005 before becoming a Director in 2008. The majority of Wayne’s work is within three specialist sectors: education, health and commercial interiors. He has developed a solid reputation for delivering excellent results in these areas. Wayne’s approach to every project is founded on developing an intimate understanding of the client’s needs, before working in partnership to deliver successful outcomes. In particular Wayne has an interest and expertise in user consultation and brief definition, often within complex stakeholder structures. As a member of both Learning Environments Australasia and the Design Institute of Australia, Wayne has a passion for the creation of contemporary learning environments, and delivering quality spaces that enrich people’s lives.

Adam Hannon is a Studio Director for Cox Architecture in Adelaide and has gained international recognition for his work on significant public and urban design projects in major Australian cities. Adam has specialist experience working in collaboration with his clients to create environments that integrate site context with the aspirations of contemporary and advanced learning. He is engaged in the design of high quality, innovative built form, which responds both to the progressive environment of contemporary architectural practice. Currently AIA Chapter councillor, Adam is actively involved in the strategic future of Adelaide, working with State Government and the wider design community.

Richard Leonard is internationally recognised as an expert in helping schools integrate contemporary teaching and learning philosophies into creative design responses. A strong advocate for collaborative and research-driven design, he regularly collaborates with leading education specialists. Past Chair of Learning Environments Australasia, Richard is also active at the organisation’s international level as Co-Chair of the Global Expansion workgroup and international Jury member of the SchoolsNext program. He is a member of the Learning Environments applied Research Network (LEaRN) and collaborates with the University of Melbourne where he is Linkage Partner in several research initiatives. Hayball is one of Australia’s largest architecture practices, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

Deb O’Riley is Project Director, new Adelaide CBD School, one of the most significant projects embarked upon by the Department for Education and Child Development, South Australia. Deb is an enthusiastic and passionate educator with a real commitment to improving outcomes for all learners. She has held teaching and leadership roles in a variety of schools and education settings in South Australia. More recently her focus has been to understand elements critical to the successful delivery of contemporary learning environments. Deb believes that learning environments need to encourage and promote multiple modalities of learning, supporting individual, small and large group work. As Project Director for the New CBD School, Deb has an exciting opportunity to lead and create a cohesive learning environment where physical, social and pedagogical elements continuously evolve, and teaching and learning is enacted with energy and imagination. How many opportunities are we given to set a vertical school in a stimulating CBD environment amongst universities, Adelaide Zoo, Botanic Gardens, business and cultural precincts?

Wong Mun Summ is the Founding Director of WOHA together with Richard Hassell, an architectural practice based in Singapore. Wong has served as a Board Member of several government agencies such as the Urban Redevelopment Authority (1999-2005) and Singapore Land Authority (2011-2015), and is a current Board Member of the National Heritage Board (2016 - 2017) and the National Environment Agency (2016-2018). He is also a Professor in Practice at the National University of Singapore.