The Crown Melbourne is the largest entertainment complex in Australia, housing the Crown Palladium on level 1, retail shops, cafes, restaurants, accommodation, cinemas, live shows, and music venues. This stunning venue has hosted prestigious events like the AFL Brownlow Medal and TV Week Logie Awards.
Enjoy a three-course dining experience while celebrating the winners and networking with industry leaders. First-time visitors will need to plan their visit and should arrive early, allowing 20-30 minutes to find the Palladium (Ballroom C) and soak in the venue’s atmosphere.
Collect table tickets from registration outside (Ballroom C), starting at 5:30pm.
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KEYNOTE INTRODUCTION - ANIKA MOLESWORTH
Hi, I’m Anika (pronounced A-nee-ka), and it’s great to meet you!
I spent most of my childhood in Melbourne, and like a lot of people living in a big city, I didn’t think too much about where the food on my plate had come from. My mum and dad brought home grocery bags from the local supermarket and cooked tasty meals for my brothers and me. Food was always there, and I guess I was complacent that it always would be too. I was 12 years old when my parents decided to buy a farm 1,000 kilometres away from Melbourne. City buildings and cars were replaced with open skies and paddocks with kangaroos. Food suddenly became something that did not originate from a supermarket, but from the farm that surrounded me.
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I fell in love with the landscape and felt a tremendous privilege to be involved in growing food that would nourish people. With my family, I learnt the secrets of the soil, marvelled at the plants and animals, and developed a great sense of belonging to the rural community. But it was the decade-long Millennium drought that changed my life forever. Between the years 2000–2010, very little rain fell in much of Australia. My home became dry, and dust-storms turned the skies red. My heart ached watching the land suffer and how that pain was felt by my family and community. We obsessively looked at the skies, waiting for the rain to come again.
That’s when I started to join the dots between the land, the climate and the food on my plate. I knew I had to do something. I am a farmer, a scientist and a storyteller of a better future. Â
In 2015, I was named Young Farmer of the Year and went on to be awarded the 2017 Young Australian of the Year NSW Finalist, and 2017 NSW Young Achiever Award for Environment and Sustainability. In 2018, I was awarded the Green Globe Awards Young Sustainability Champion, the NSW/ACT Regional Achievement and Community Award for Agricultural Innovation, and the 350.org Heroes of a Low-Carbon Economy Youth Champion. In 2019, I was recognised as a Future Shaper by InStyle and Audi, and a Women of Influence by the Australian Financial Review. In 2020, I was awarded the Emily Hensley Award for self-discipline, integrity, compassion and contribution to the wider community. In 2022, I was recognised in the Top 100 Green Power Players.
Looking forward to celebrating the LearnX Awards Show with you and sharing my keynote!
Anika
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VENUE LOCATION
The Palladium (Ballroom C)
Crown Melbourne (Level 1)
8 Whiteman Street
Southbank VIC 3006
Main hotel entrance (Eastern Driveway) is located on Whiteman Street or Queensbridge Street.
Valet parking is available, and charges apply per 24 hours.
General Crown enquiries line at 03 9292 8888.
Getting there – Online Directions
VENUE DIRECTIONS
Venue
The Palladium (Ballroom C) Crown Melbourne (Level 1)
8 Whiteman Street
Southbank VIC 3006
+61 3 9292 8888
www.crownmelbourne.com.au
Crown Melbourne is a large complex.
Please allow 20-30mins for a comfortable walk to the event space when you arrive.
Crown Towers Hotel Entrance
- Take the guest elevators to level 1
- Walk past Silks Restaurant & Conservatory Restaurant
- Continue past the escalators
- The Palladium is on the left when you enter the function space.
Crown Complex Entrance
- Walk towards the large staircase
- Continue past the staircase on the left side
- Escalators are on the left (just past the staircase) which will take you to level 1
- Walk straight ahead into the function space as you leave the escalator
- The Palladium is on the left.
Crown Riverwalk Entrance
- Enter between Nobu and Spice Temple restaurants.
- Take the escalators on the right to level 1
- Walk straight ahead into the function space as you leave the escalator
- The Palladium is on the left.
Crown Staff and Security Officers are located throughout the complex.
Please ask them for directions if you are having difficulty locating the event space.
Please see below the link to the Crown Melbourne website for additional information.
https://www.crownmelbourne.com.au/plan-your-visit
View directions online HERE
Download the Palladium Ballroom internal direction plan HERE
EVENT DATE & TIME
Date: Wednesday 26th November 2025
Arrival time: 5:30pm for table ticket# pick up and pre-show drinks.
Show starts: Seated by 6:00pm for event opening and entrée service.
Show ends: 9:00pm
TABLE TICKET PICK-UP
Collect table tickets from registration outside (Ballroom C), starting at 5:30pm.
In addition to drinks at the reception, the Awards Show Dinner will feature a three-course meal with waiter service at tables of ten. Guests will enjoy an entrée, main course, dessert and a choice of beverages, including sparkling/still wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages.
Please note: Prior to the Awards Show, table tickets are not distributed.
AWARDS SHOW TICKET INCLUSIONS
Attend the awards ceremony to witness and participate in the live on-stage presentation of the winners. A three-course dinner will be served at tables during the eventful evening, which will begin with an inspiring keynote address titled “Our Sunburnt Country” by Award-Winning Author, Farmer, Scientist, and Storyteller Dr. Anika Molesworth.
DRESS CODE
The dress code for the LearnX Awards Show is smart casual as a minimum. You can also opt for evening/formal attire if you prefer. Professional photographs will be taken at the event, so please keep this in mind when selecting your outfit. Men’s shorts or ripped, torn jeans are not considered acceptable by Crown venue management.
BEST DRESSED PRIZE
Our event lead photographer, Mr. Anthony M. Leong, also known as Melbourne’s Master Photographer, will judge and award the best-dressed male and female attendees with a prize.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Arrival Time: From 5:30pm for table ticket pick up and pre-event drinks.
Show Starts: Seated by 6:00pm
Keynote Presentation
Entrée Served
Category Winners Announced
– Best HR Talent Management
– Best Learning Model
– Best Learning & Talent Tech
– Best VR Training
– Best Talented Team
Main Course Served
Category Winners Announced
– Best Learning & Talent Development
– Best EdTech
Dessert Served
Category Winners Announced
– Best AI Tech
– Best eLearning Project
– Best eLearning Design
Show Concludes: 9:00pm
As the dinner service is extensive, we are unable to provide specific timings for each segment.
No speeches are required on stage due to time constraints.
The results for those who did not attend will not be disclosed.
We appreciate your participation and hope you have an enjoyable event.
Schedule is subject to adjustments.
SPEECHES ON STAGE
No speeches are required on stage due to time constraints.
PHOTOSHOOT
LearnX has hired two professional photographers to capture the moments of you, your team, and the LearnX Awards Show experience. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate with colleagues, team members, and clients. Photos will be taken onstage during the presentation and at the Awards Show media wall. Selfies are encouraged.
FRAMED CERTIFICATE(S) PICK-UP FOR WINNERS
At the end of the event, participating enterprises can collect a custom black winner’s bag. Inside they will find a framed certificate for each winning entry.
WINNERS' LOGOS
Winner’s logos will be emailed to award show attendees post-event.
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PARKING & TRAVEL
View parking information HERE
Keep in mind that there can be a lot of traffic during this time of year due to end-of-year celebrations, shopping, and activities. When going to and from the venue, allow ample time, especially for parking.
DIETARY
Crown requires all guests to confirm that they are over 18 years of age for RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) requirements. Guests under 18 will not be served or permitted to consume alcohol. Dietary Requirements – as advised by Crown Melbourne. Crown will make every effort to cater for guests with the following dietary requirements at no extra charge (subject to compliance with notification period below): vegetarian, vegan, low gluten, lactose intolerant or allergies. Any other additional special meal requests will incur a 25% surcharge per person. Please note charges may also apply for religious requirements including but not limited to Kosher and Halal requests. Any dietary requests received after 12pm three (3) standard business days prior to the event (Thursday 20th November) will be subject to a $30.00 per person surcharge which must be paid prior to the event. Additional special meals requested by guests on the day of or during the Event cannot be accommodated.
*Important notice – While Crown will endeavour to accommodate requests for meals for customers who have food allergies or intolerances, we cannot completely guarantee allergy-free meals due to the potential of trace allergens in the working environment and supplied ingredients. Gluten free meals also cannot be guaranteed however requests for meals which are low gluten can be accommodated.
CUSTOM DESIGNED AWARD TROPHIES
Ice Crystal Trophies are available for purchase post-event. Winners will receive an email notification shortly after the results are announced. Trophies are custom designed with enterprise names and other details and will be shipped to your specific address. For enquiries, please contact the awards team at awards@learnx.live.
View video HERE
ENQUIRIES
Please contact the LearnX Awards Team at awards@learnx.live