Date: 1st September 2026

Our Speakers

Professor Justine Nolan – Panellist

Director, Australian Human Rights Institute

Professor Nolan is an internationally recognised expert in modern slavery and human rights issues relating to business practices. For more than 25 years, she has provided advice and training to business, civil society, government and the UN on business and human rights and her career is notable for its collaborative approach and its strong and sustained engagement with diverse stakeholders. She has been a key driver of the Australian and global business and human rights movement.

Professor Surya Deva – Panellist

United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development

Catherine Parsons – Panellist

Senior Advisor, Business and Government Engagement, Walk Free

Catherine Parsons is Walk Free’s Senior Advisor, Business and Government Engagement. She leads advocacy and stakeholder engagement efforts to strengthen corporate accountability and combat modern slavery, working with governments, businesses and civil society partners across Australia, Asia and Europe, including Walk Free’s work with the Bali Process Government and Business Forum. Before joining Walk Free, Catherine worked for Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Dylan Van Tromp – Panellist

Associate, Ardea International 

Dylan has more than 20 years of experience in business and human rights with the United Nations (OHCHR, ILO, UNICEF, UNDP), the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR), Fairtrade, Fair Wear, and as the sustainability manager of a food and beverage company. At the United Nations, Dylan managed projects addressing business and human rights issues in Africa and Asia including child labour, forced labour, wages, freedom of association and collective bargaining, maternity protection, and occupational safety and health. Dylan has delivered human rights advisory services to extractive sector clients such as Shell and Rio Tinto, garment industry brands including H&M and Marks & Spencer, and ICT sector companies such as Telia. Dylan holds a Master of Law (LL.M).

Colleen Theron – Moderator

CEO, Ardea International 

Colleen is a tri-qualified lawyer with more than 30 years of experience in business and human rights, environmental law, and ESG. She has expertise in modern slavery, workers’ rights, supply chain due diligence, and stakeholder engagement. She is a Fellow of both the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals, and the Bakhita Centre for Research on Slavery, Exploitation, and Abuse at St Mary’s University, London. She serves as a board member of Lexis® PSL Environment and Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors. She holds an LL.M in environmental law (with distinction) and is an ISEP accredited trainer. She has also authored numerous publications, including a book on sustainable procurement.​

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