Richard (Rick) Watson
Professor Richard (Rick) Watson has published over 200 journal articles and written or edited over 30 books on topics such as electronic commerce, data management, and energy informatics. His most recent books are Capital, Systems, and Objects and Causal Knowledge Analytics.
Grant Siedle
In 2014, Grant Siedle founded The Rip Swim – a bold open water swimming adventure across Australia’s most notorious waterway. Many said it was impossible, but he showed that with imagination and conviction, an audacious idea can become a reality! After all, who says you can’t?
Noel Pearson
Noel Pearson is an Indigenous Australian lawyer, public intellectual, and leader from Hope Vale, dedicated to the empowerment of his people. A Sydney University law and history graduate, he rose to prominence in the 1990s as a land rights pioneer—co-founding the Cape York Land Council, launching the Wik Native Title Claim, and negotiating the 1993 Native Title Act.
Paul Cosentino
ne of Australia’s highest-grossing performers, a best-selling author, and the creator of TV specials seen by 750+ million viewers worldwide, Paul brings world-class showmanship and a powerful personal story of resilience to the corporate stage.
Kristen Brown
Kristen Brown MBA is an executive and leadership coach, business leader, and sought-after speaker who helps leaders make better decisions, lead with confidence, and build stronger, more human-centred organisations.
Viola Jokudu
Viola Jokudu is the founder of Attention By Design, where she helps organisations and individuals build healthier relationships with technology in an increasingly AI-driven world.
Mark Squirrell OAM
Mark “Squiz” Squirrell OAM was awarded the coveted “Green Beret” whilst serving with the Australian Commando’s and then went on to work across the globe as an International Aid Worker.
Dr Emily Heath
The Behavioural neuroscientist and keynote speaker who translates brain science into practical strategies that help organisations drive behaviour change, improve decision making, leadership, and performance.
Caroline Kennedy
Keynote Speaker, AI Leadership Strategist, Executive Coach And Former CEO. Caroline delivers her signature keynotes – The Leadership Stack: You + AI and Leading Through the Gravity of Change – to corporate conferences, leadership summits, and executive teams across Australia, New Zealand, and internationally. Her signature board-breaking finale has become one of the most talked-about moments on the Australian conference circuit.
Dr Mark van Rijmenam
Dr Mark van Rijmenam helps leadership teams exercise better judgment about exponential technologies, when certainty is unavailable and the consequences are real.