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THE ROYAL CLUB U.K. & GYMHA AUSTRALIA

OXFORD LEADERSHIP
AWARDS 2026
AUSTRALIA

APPLIED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE 2026
Friday, 4 September 2026

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

MORNING · VICTORIA UNIVERSITY | AFTERNOON · PARLIAMENT HOUSE OF VICTORIA
OFFICIAL PROGRAMME

A Day of Research, Leadership & Recognition

Event at a Glance

MORNING SESSION

Applied Research
International Conference

Footscray Park Campus
Victoria University

8:00 am – 12:00 pm

AFTERNOON SESSION

Oxford Leadership
Awards 2026

LCC Room, Parliament House
of Victoria

12:30 pm – 04:00 pm

Morning Venue

Footscray Park Campus · Victoria University

P205 Room · The P Building · Melbourne

MORNING SESSION

Applied Research International Conference 2026

Event at a Glance

TIME PROGRAMME
8:00-8:30 am Meet & Greet; collect your conference badge and be seated.
8:30-9:00 am Welcome to the Land; introduction to GYMHA, LISD, ARICON and The Royal Club U.K.
Ms. Molina Swarup Asthana – Moderator
Former Principal Solicitor with the Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office
Joyce Mwita Gachuma – Co-Moderator
Director, Petroleum Bulk Procurement Agency Tanzania (PBPA).
9:00-9:15 am Conference Chairperson:
MP & Dr John Bellavance, Global Vice President, Sun Moon University.
Topic: Managing Our Natural Environment: The Need for a Values Perspective.
9:15-9:30 am Mohammed Yassin
Former Commissioner at the Victorian Multicultural Commission
Co-Founder at Value Nation, Community & Economic Participation
9:30-9:45 am Guest Keynote Speaker – Prof. David David
GYMHA Board Member & Communication and Information Director
Founder/CEO at Nigerian Books of Record, Nigeria
(Sustainable development)
9:45-10:00 am Dr Mariya H. Nad –
Member, Board of Directors, The Royal Club;
Director, Communications & Business Development, LISD.
MORNING SESSION

Conference Programme - Continued

TIME PROGRAMME
10:00-10:15 am Pearl Proud – Board Chair, Board Director
Psychologist | Clinical Supervisor | Executive Consultant
10:15-10:30 am Networking Tea Break.
10:30-10:45 am Anne Bellavance
Founder and President, Women Federation of Australia.
10:45-11:00 am Prof. (Dr) Raj Kumar Singh.
Topic: Sustainability as an Emerging Area of Applied Research in the Current Global Scenario.
11:00-11:20 am Prof. Jude Ediae – GYMHA President & CEO.
Topic: The Three Dimensions of Human Beings – A Holistic Approach to Understanding Human Existence.
11:20-11:30 am Review by the Conference Chairperson.
11:30 am-12:00 pm Business buffet lunch, networking, vote of thanks and closing.

Connection & Exchange

GLOBAL RECOGNITION

Oxford Leadership Awards 2026 Australia

Recognition in the heart of Victoria

An elite platform for leadership, measurable impact and global collaboration.

Purpose & Objectives

1 Recognise leaders, organisations and businesses driving sustainable development.

2 Promote ESG, climate action, social impact and ethical leadership.

3 Encourage collaboration across business, government, academia and civil society.

4 Showcase measurable impact aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

AFTERNOON SESSION

Friday, 4 September 2026

GUEST INFORMATION

Parliament House of Victoria

Behaviour Code

  • Respect and value everyone; bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct are not tolerated.
  • Recognise your power, influence or authority and do not misuse it.
  • Act professionally, with integrity, courtesy and mutual respect.
  • Speak up about unacceptable behaviour; concerns will be treated seriously.

Entry & Security

Participation is restricted to designated persons holding an official invitation from The Royal Club and GYMHA. Bring a printed or digital invitation issued after security clearance. Arrive at the entrance by 12:30 pm for screening. A team member will escort guests to the LCC Room reception.

VENUE

Houses of Parliament

  • Spring Street, East Melbourne
  • Arrival for security screening: 12:30 pm

AFTERNOON SESSION

Awards Ceremony & Reception

DRESS CODE

Formal · Black / Red

 THEME

A Day Dedicated to the Earth and Excellence – Go Green Globe
TIME PROGRAMME
12:30 pm Report at the Parliament entrance; security checks.
12:40 pm Escort to the LCC Room via the red-carpet reception
Escort to the LCC Room’s Entrance by the passholders and TOUR of the parliament house .
1:00 pm Reception drinks, networking, photography and video-coverage.
1:30 pm Doors open; guests seated; welcome by the Emcee and Welcome to the Land.
1:40 pm Awardees procession, followed by Nika, Indonesian artist performer.
1:50 pm Awards Ceremony- Opening speech by Lord Prof. Dr. Paul Martin (The Royal Club Board Member and World Vice President, World Kickboxing and Karate Association (WKA)).
2:00 pm Speech by the Guest of Honour – Lee Tarlamis OAM MP.
2:10 pm
2:20 pm
 Speech by the Special Guest of Honor – Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece (TBC)
Group Photograph
2:30 pm Afternoon tea service and networking.
3:30 pm Note of thanks by event host and coordinators.
4:00 pm Event concludes; guest departure and taxi coordination.
MEDIA PARTNER

Australian Multicultural Media Centre (AMMC)

Multicultural media, advocacy and video streaming · www.ammc.org.au
GO GREEN GLOBE

Our Environmental Commitment

Reducing impact through practical choices

Reuse resources · Reduce energy · Recycle responsibly · Choose sustainable transport

What You Can Do to Help

BEFORE THE EVENT

  • Provide complete and correct information.
  • Consider public or shared transport.
  • Reduce paper use; choose digital documents.

DURING THE EVENT

  • Use recycling bins.
  • Report rooms that are too warm or cool.
  • Turn off unused lights and equipment.

AFTER THE EVENT

  • Share ideas for lowering environmental impact.
  • Carry sustainable choices into your organisation.
  • Measure and report positive change.

Sustainable choices in practice

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