Join Hayley Channer, Director of Economic Security at the United States Studies Centre, and Dr Merriden Varrall, Partner Geopolitics Hub at KPMG Australia, to discuss the latest in geopolitics and how recent shifts are changing the way businesses operate.
The session will feature 20 minutes of conversation between the co-hosts, followed by 10 minutes of Q+A (so please come ready with any geopolitical head-scratchers).
Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 1:30 PM – 2 PM AEST
Online on Zoom
Our speakers
Hayley Channer
Hayley Channer is Director of the Economic Security Program with the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. Hayley has a diverse background having worked as an Australian Government official, Ministerial adviser, think tank analyst, and represented global non-profit organisations.
Dr Merridan Varrall
Dr Merriden Varrall heads up the Australia Geopolitics Hub at KPMG, where she helps business understand and navigate the complex global geopolitical environment. She provides business-relevant insights into global, regional and local geopolitical trends and works with clients to develop strategies and solutions.