World Class to World Best
18-19 November 2025
World Class to World Best brought together leaders of the high-performance system for two days of networking, learning and collaboration. By uniting our leaders with thought innovators from inside and outside of sport, the conference ensures we continue to deliver the very best of sport to Australia and the world.
The conference theme relates to the second Horizon of Australia’s HP 2032+ Sport Strategy (Win Well Strategy), a strategy co-designed and owned by the entire Australian HP sport system. Four keynote speakers will deliver thought-provoking addresses, aligned to the core values of the Win Well Strategy; Excellence, Courage, Belonging and Connection.
Please note, some sessions were either not recorded, or approved for release.
Various - Access restrictions vary by presentation
Day 1
RestrictedWelcome
Presenters: Annabelle Williams & Kieren Perkins
RestrictedThe leadership edge: sustaining excellence through uncertainty
Presenter: Holly Ransom
RestrictedInsights from the rise of Australian Athletics’ International Performance
Presenters: Andrew Faichney, Craig Pickering & Scott Goodman
Open AccessThe art of belonging: a balletic perspective
Presenter: Megan Connolly
RestrictedThe huddle behind the huddle – crafting connection under pressure
Presenters: Edel Langan & Rebecca Rippon
Day 2
RestrictedThe orchestra: the ultimate team
Presenter: Benjamin Northey
Open AccessCourage in sport – lessons from extreme and elite sport
Presenter: York-Peter Klöppel
Open AccessWill to Fight, Will to Win
Presenter: Simon Stuart
Open AccessConnection to Country Action Plan
Presenters: Various
Open AccessDriving performance with Mission, Vision and Values
Presenters: Ron Wuotila & Alan McConnell
Open AccessBeing courageous in supporting athletes
Presenters: York-Peter Klöppel, Nicole Livingstone & Kate Jenkins
RestrictedClosing Remarks
Presenter: Matti Clements
























