Australia’s most highly awarded soprano, Emma Matthews performs with all the Australian opera companies, orchestras and festivals, and is Head of Classical Voice and Opera Studies at West Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Perth. She has won seven Helpmann Awards, nine Green Room Awards, the Remy Martin Australian Opera Award and Limelight Awards for Music Personality of the Year and Australian Artist of the Year.


Her repertoire includes the title role in The Cunning Little Vixen (Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and Opera Australia); for Opera Australia: Lulu, Lakmé, Lucia di Lammermoor, Partenope, (title roles); Amina (La sonnambula), Philomele (The Love of the Nightingale), the four heroines (The Tales of Hoffmann), Violetta (La
traviata), Fiorilla (The Turk in Italy), Gilda (Rigoletto), Giulietta (I Capuletti e i Montecchi), Cleopatra (Giulio Cesare), Almirena (Rinaldo), Morgana (Alcina), Sophie (Der Rosenkavalier), Juliette (Roméo et Juliette), Marie (La fille du regiment), Konstanze (Die Entführung aus dem Serail), Pamina (The Magic Flute), Zwaantie (Batavia), Leila (The Pearlfishers), Rosina (The Barber of Seville).


Other highlights have included Mahler’s Symphony no. 4 with Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte Carlo conducted by Yakov Kreizberg and with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Vladimir Ashkenazy, and Ismene (Mitridate) for Sydney Festival.



Emma’s recordings include Emma Matthews in Monte Carlo (Deutsche Grammophon/ABC Classics), Mozart Arias and Agony and Ecstasy (ABC Classics) and Opera Australia productions of La traviata and Lakmé on DVD.

Kim Tran, known as Perth’s “Skin Whisperer,” is the founder and CEO of La Belle Peau Skin Clinic. At just 19, she became the youngest graduate in Cosmetic Dermal Science from Curtin University. Her remarkable journey from a Vietnamese migrant to a thriving entrepreneur exemplifies perseverance, earning her prestigious accolades such as National Telstra Business Woman of the Year and WA Business News’ 40 Under 40 before the age of 30.

La Belle Peau consistently garners awards, including Australian Clinic of the Year and Therapist of the Year, underscoring Kim's dedication to skincare and her mission to empower clients, particularly teenagers battling acne.

As the ambassador of the Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science, Kim is a regular contributor to global beauty columns and is renowned for pioneering advanced non-surgical treatments that rejuvenate the face without injectables.

Her diverse career reflects her drive to solve observed challenges. Since launching her entrepreneurial journey in 2007, she has ventured into construction, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, and is currently the Non-Executive Director and Chairperson of Rai Energy & Agriculture, which became the first to produce bioethanol in Western Australia.

Kim's contributions to community and international relations were recognized with invitations from then-Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and former Foreign Minister Julie Bishop to help strengthen ties with Vietnam.

With a genuine connection to her clients and a commitment to uplifting others, Kim Tran inspires those around her to chase their dreams, no matter the obstacles.

Julie joined Woodside’s Executive Leadership Team in 2022 and is currently Executive Vice President Technical and Energy Development. Julie oversees a range of areas including project development, reserves & subsurface, wells & seismic, engineering & technology, digital, IT & cybersecurity, and health, safety, & environment.

Julie has over 30 years’ experience and has held a number of roles within Woodside including SVP Engineering, SVP Pluto Business Unit, SVP Internal Audit and EVP Corporate Services.

Julie has also worked in a range of production and engineering roles, including several years living and working in Karratha. Prior to joining Woodside, Julie worked as an engineer with Shell Australia.

Julie graduated from the University of Sydney with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering (First Class Honours) and is a fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers.

Julie is the president of Australian Resources and Energy Employer Association and a member of Chief Executive Women.