Brisbane Spotlight Conference 2026

Organizer: Oceanic Judge Association
Judge manager: Jared Mallett
Event type: Judge Conference
REL: N/A
Format: No Format
Event date(s): Aug. 27, 2026
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Center
Applications accepted through: Aug. 26, 2026

Event Information

Kia Ora and Galang Nguruindhau, 

Everyone is invited to join us for the Brisbane Judge Conference.
No certification or membership with OJA is required - this event is open to everyone. 
This event will be hosted at the Spotlight Venue directly after setup.

Applications will be accepted through until the day before the event. Presenters will be selected from applications received on August 1st.

Expected Agenda:

2PM: Conference Open

2PM-2:30PM: De-escalating difficult situations - Warren Hawkins

2:30PM-3:15PM: Beyond 1v1 - the myths, the issues and the reality about cEDH judging - Tyrone Phillips/Matteo Mascelloni

3:15-4PM: Is Up the Only Way - John Reuben Ferrer

4PM-5PM: So, you're the new policy manager. Now what? - Anastasia Simonoff

5PM: Judge Challenge (with prizes)

6PM: Conference Close

If you are interested in presenting, please advise in your cover letter the topic or topics you wish to present, the length of your proposed presentation (25 or 55 minutes), and a bit about the format of the presentation you want to run. If you are not interested in presenting, no cover letter is necessary.

This conference will be sponsored by Dragon Shield & Oceanic Judge Association, and certified attendees can expect a gift pack as part of attendance.

All presenter inquiries can be directed to Jared Mallett - jared.mallett@gmail.com

Staff Members

Name Level Region Role
Fabian Peck
Level 5 Judge (Oceanic Judge Association) Australia and New Zealand Attendee
W. Matt Williams
Level 5 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific Northwest Attendee
Tom Wood
Level 5 Judge (Oceanic Judge Association) Australia and New Zealand Staff
John Reuben Ferrer
Level 4 Judge (International Judge Program) Asia Presenter
Denby Adams
Level 2 Judge (Oceanic Judge Association) Australia and New Zealand Attendee
Damien Berry
Level 2 Judge (Oceanic Judge Association) Australia and New Zealand Attendee
Niall Bole
Level 2 Judge (Oceanic Judge Association) Australia and New Zealand Attendee
Scott Davidson-Bowey
Level 2 Judge (Oceanic Judge Association) Australia and New Zealand Attendee
Jonathon East
Level 2 Judge (Oceanic Judge Association) Australia and New Zealand Attendee
Warren Hawkins
Level 2 Judge (Oceanic Judge Association) Australia and New Zealand Presenter
Lucas Humfeldt
Level 2 Judge (International Judge Program) German-speaking countries Attendee
Jared Mallett
Level 2 Judge (Oceanic Judge Association) Australia and New Zealand Staff
Rhianna Milton
Level 2 Judge (Oceanic Judge Association) Australia and New Zealand Attendee
Tyrone Phillips
Level 2 Judge (Oceanic Judge Association) Australia and New Zealand Attendee
Gareth Pye
Level 2 Judge (Oceanic Judge Association) Australia and New Zealand Attendee
Anastasia Simonoff
Level 2 Judge (International Judge Program) German-speaking countries Presenter
Sam Skinner
Level 2 Judge (Oceanic Judge Association) Australia and New Zealand Attendee
Alexandra Stokes
Level 2 Judge (Oceanic Judge Association) Australia and New Zealand Attendee
Ryan Welson
Level 2 Judge (Oceanic Judge Association) Australia and New Zealand Attendee
Chris Worrell
Level 2 Judge (Oceanic Judge Association) Australia and New Zealand Attendee
Andrew Anastasi
Level 1 Judge (Oceanic Judge Association) Australia and New Zealand Attendee
Sam Burrow
Level 1 Judge (Oceanic Judge Association) Australia and New Zealand Attendee
Christopher de Zeeuw
Level 1 Judge (Oceanic Judge Association) Australia and New Zealand Attendee
Trevor Georgesz
Level 1 Judge (Oceanic Judge Association) Australia and New Zealand Attendee
Bradley Hawkes
Level 1 Judge (Oceanic Judge Association) Australia and New Zealand Attendee
Alexander Hawthorn
Level 1 Judge (Oceanic Judge Association) Australia and New Zealand Attendee
Oscar Lam
Level 1 Judge (Oceanic Judge Association) Australia and New Zealand Attendee
Matteo Mascelloni
Level 1 Judge (Oceanic Judge Association) Australia and New Zealand Attendee
Taylor McCormick
Level 1 Judge (Oceanic Judge Association) Australia and New Zealand Attendee
Rhyce Peach
Level 1 Judge (Oceanic Judge Association) Australia and New Zealand Attendee
Cooper Roebuck
Level 1 Judge (Oceanic Judge Association) Australia and New Zealand Attendee
Joshua Andresen
Uncertified Australia and New Zealand Attendee
Clifford Gardiner
Uncertified Australia and New Zealand Attendee
Aleksandra Ladygina
Member (International Judge Program) Russia and Russian-speaking countries Attendee