A Football development professional, Technical Director, and coach educator with experience across academy football, club development, and high-performance environments in both Australia and the UK. Holding a Football Australia A Diploma, UEFA qualifications, and a Master’s Degree in International Football Business Management & Policy, I have worked across academy systems, women’s football, talent identification, and long-term player development pathways. Now working within the sports technology space, my focus is on helping clubs, coaches, and organisations create more connected, efficient, and player-centred environments. My work centres around improving communication, wellbeing, development processes, and long-term outcomes through modern football technology and innovation. Passionate about improving football environments and developing independent, intelligent players and coaches, I regularly work with clubs, coaches, and organisations on player development frameworks, coaching methodology, leadership, and football innovation.

Michael Johnstone is the CEO of Spawtz, a technology platform purpose-built to help social sports operators and venues simplify league management, bookings, payments, and player engagement. With more than 20 years of industry evolution behind the platform and 200+ partners globally, Michael is passionate about using technology to remove administrative friction, improve accessibility, and help organisations create thriving sports communities. His focus is on enabling participation at scale by making it easier for people to play, connect, and stay active through sport.

Lauren Mowen is the Founder and Managing Director of Clubland Australia, a B2B SaaS platform providing digital clubhouse infrastructure for grassroots community sports clubs. Built on the belief that belonging is sport's greatest superpower, Clubland gives clubs the tools to tell their story, connect their members, and build lasting community identity - from branded websites and honour boards to eCommerce, push notifications, and sports data integrations. A winner of the National Sports Innovation Award at the 2025 National Sports Convention, Lauren is a passionate advocate for the grassroots sporting ecosystem and the communities it sustains. Based in the ACT/NSW region, she works with clubs across several codes throughout Australia & South East Asia to help them thrive beyond the game.