Speakers for this year’s Lamont Print & Signs VIBE (Visual Industry Business Education) Conference have been announced.
Held annually in Townsville, the conference offers a platform for entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts to network, gain valuable insights, and stay ahead of industry trends.
The 2025 VIBE conference will take place in Townsville at C Bar on Friday 11 July 2025.
“Lamont VIBE brings together industry experts and thought leaders through a comprehensive conference program delivering a platform where they can connect, learn, and lead,” said Stephen Lamont, founder of Lamont Print & Signs.
“Through engaging presentations and interactive sessions conference delegates will discover the latest trends and strategies to benefit their businesses. They will learn effective and proven strategies deployed by industry leaders to add value and relevance in a technically evolving and innovative space.
“Lamont VIBE delivers the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and form valuable connections the lead to future collaborations and partnerships and better ways of doing business.”
Speakers include Vincent Nair, Stephen Lamont, Andrew Action, and Dr Jo Lukins
Vincent Nair is CEO and president of Smartech Business Systems. Nair has more than 26 years’ experience in senior executive positions for Fortune 500 technology companies including HP, Unisys, WIPRO Technologies, Lucent ALCATEL Technologies and Fuji Xerox. He is also an experienced board director and board chair with cross-jurisdictional enterprise governance expertise in complex markets across Australia and Asia.
Stephen Lamont is the founder of Lamont Print & Signs, a leading trade signage manufacturer based in Townsville. With more than 18 years in the industry, Lamont has built one of regional Queensland’s most advanced large-format printing operations, with a strong focus on sustainability through technology. His session, ‘Creating a culture that attracts and retains talent’, will explore how businesses can build and nurture a workplace culture that not only draws top talent but also keeps them engaged and committed for the long haul.
Andrew Acton is director and founder of Explore Property group. He is a second-generation real estate agent and has extensive experience operating successful real estate businesses. Acton is a mentor to others in the industry and has key coaching and support skills in real estate agent practice, business operations, property management and leadership. Acton had developed highly awarded real estate businesses within franchise groups prior to creating Explore Property.
Dr Jo Lukins is a performance psychology expert who delves into the minds of individuals, teams, and organisations seeking to understand what makes them tick and assisting them to reach their potential. Lukins holds a PhD in psychology, has more than 30 years’ experience, and a breadth of knowledge in the sport, organisational, and educational domains. She has been delivering programs in resilience and expert performance across the Australian Defence Force for the last decade, including the School of Special Operations. In her presentation, Lukins will provide attendees with strategies for wellbeing and performance.
Confirmed sponsors of the event include Durst and Spicers.
For more information about the 2025 VIBE Conference click here.
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