An evening of insights and networking with the Brisbane leadership community.
Join us as we reflect on the defining leadership lessons, challenges and opportunities of 2026 while looking ahead to the trends set to shape 2027. This special end-of-year event brings together leaders from across industries for an evening of thought-provoking discussion, meaningful connections and celebration.
Hear from our expert panel, including Louise Gautier, Program Manager at Queensland Public Sector Commission and Russell Luhrs FIML, Chief Operating Officer at Springfield City Group who will share perspectives on the emerging trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the future of leadership, offering practical insights and fresh ideas to help you navigate 2027 with confidence and impact.
Gain practical insights into:
- Leading with agility and confidence through ongoing change
- Harnessing AI and emerging technologies to support leadership and business outcomes
- Creating productive, high-performing workplaces in evolving operating environments
- Enhancing organisational resilience in the face of disruption and uncertainty
- Preparing your team and organisation for the opportunities and challenges of 2027
The evening will also be an opportunity to celebrate members reaching tenure milestones and connect with fellow IML members and the wider leadership community over canapés and refreshments.
We hope you can join us as we bring our 2026 event series to a close and look ahead to a successful 2027
Event Panelists
Louise Gautier
Program Manager, Queensland Public Sector Commission
Short Bio
Louise Gautier is a Program Manager based in Brisbane with extensive experience in leadership development, capability building, and public sector learning initiatives.
She works across complex stakeholder environments to design and deliver programs that strengthen leadership, collaboration, and organisational performance.
Louise is passionate about developing leaders who build trust, foster psychological safety, and create positive outcomes for their teams, customers, and communities.
Russell Luhrs FIML
Chief Operating Officer, Springfield City Group
Short Bio
Russell is the Chief Operating Officer with the Springfield City Group. Springfield City Group is owner and master developer responsible for delivery of Australia’s largest master planned city and community development under single private ownership.
Russell is responsible for all aspects of the Springfield City Groups diversified business interests associated with the urban development activities involved in the delivery of the Greater Springfield building and community development project.
The Greater Springfield project is currently expending over $650m annually on development activities across the residential, commercial, retail, education, health, technology, recreation, transport, water and sewer infrastructure sectors.
Russell has had over 35 years’ experience in all aspects of urban development from a technical to executive management level within the private and public (State and Local Government) sectors.
Russell holds relevant tertiary qualifications in business management, urban and regional planning, and a master’s degree in urban design.
As an urban management professional and part of the Springfield City Groups executive team, he has a unique and rewarding opportunity to build and deliver a world class City that is Greater Springfield.
Cost
Complimentary Members
A$40 Non-Members
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Member | Non Member |
| 2026 IML Brisbane end of year leaders’ event | Thursday 26 November 2026 | 05:30 pm - 07:30 pm | IML Brisbane Office, Level 29, 10 Eagle Street |
Event Overview
Date
Time
5:30pm – 7:30pm AEST
Location
IML Brisbane Campus
Level 29, 10 Eagle Street Brisbane 4000
Cost
Complimentary Members
A$40 Non-Members
