Members Opportunity for Q & A with TAS Australian of the Year
Online
August 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Members are welcome to join us to hear from Sam about his story and a short Q&A session.
Invites to register will be sent in the August Edition of the Members News on 12th August. Please contact your group convener or main group contact if you haven't been forwarded the newsletter.
Sam Elsom, the 2025 Tasmanian Australian of the Year, will be visiting us on Thursday 14 August for a special session for Landcare Tas staff and Members as part of the 2025 tour of Honour. This will be an informal chat about his story, followed by a Q&A.
Sam Elsom is an environmentalist and entrepreneur with a background in fashion and a passion for sustainability. He is the co-founder and CEO of Sea Forest, a company based in Tasmania that cultivates native red seaweed (Asparagopsis) to reduce methane emissions from livestock. Sam’s innovative work is helping to tackle climate change through nature-based solutions and clean-tech innovation, and he’s a great example of leadership in environmental and climate resilience.
Date: Thursday 14 August
Location: Statewide via Zoom session - details will be sent after registration below.
Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Bonus Public Event at 5pm
Sam will also be speaking at a ticketed public event that evening at the Theatre Royal, hosted by Ryk Goddard. The event, titled "Real Stories, Real Change," will feature:
- Neale Daniher AO – 2025 Australian of the Year
- Sam Elsom – 2025 Tasmanian Australian of the Year
- Ariarne Titmus OAM – 2025 Young Tasmanian Australian of the Year
- Keren Franks – 2025 Tasmanian Local Hero
Tickets for the public event are available via the Theatre Royal:
To join us for the members event please register below
Event Organiser Contact Info
Jen Milne
(03) 6234 7117
