About this Event
This November, QUPEX presents a luncheon unlike any other: a live version of Tough Talk, featuring the Hon Adam Giles, former Chief Minister of the Northern Territory and now CEO of Hancock Agriculture and S. Kidman & Co.
Jody Rowe, CEO of Rowe Advisory and host of the energy podcast Tough Talk, will open with a 15-minute look at Rowe Advisory, her career journey, where Rowe Advisory is today, and the state of the market. She will then sit down with the Hon Adam Giles for a wide-ranging, unscripted conversation on resources, agriculture, gas, climate change and the political climate, followed by audience Q&A.
Expect candid views, no slides, and plenty to talk about afterwards. This event will be recorded.
About the speakers
Jody Rowe is a CEO, Non-Executive Director and commercial executive with more than 30 years’ experience across the energy, mining, infrastructure and resources sectors. She has held senior executive roles with BG Group (Shell)/QGC, Santos, Rio Tinto and Barrick Gold, and founded Rowe Advisory, a specialist advisory firm delivering commercial, strategic and business transformation services. Jody has led commercial functions supporting capital projects exceeding $35 billion, and her board experience spans ASX-listed, private, government and not-for-profit organisations.
The Hon Adam Giles was the 10th Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, holding the portfolios of Treasury, Ports and Infrastructure, Tourism, Northern Australia, Major Projects, Economic Development and Indigenous Affairs. Before politics, he worked in the housing, infrastructure, employment and Indigenous affairs sectors, and in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. He is now CEO of Hancock Agriculture and S. Kidman & Co (Rossi workwear and Drizabone).
Tuesday 10 November 2026 | 12:00 | The Westin Brisbane, 111 Mary Street
Event Sponsors
Audio-visual sponsor: Rowe Advisory.
Luncheon sponsorship opportunity available – please contact [email protected] to express your interest.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Westin Brisbane, 111 Mary Street, Brisbane City, Australia
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