Are you looking for a high profile international speaker to add to your next event? Use this list as a resource to keep up to date on the thought leaders and story tellers visiting Australia throughout the year and take advantage of reduced travel rates.
If you'd like the opportunity to have any of these heavyweights present at your next event contact our expert team for more information and someone will get back to you within 24 hours to discuss your event.
Nikki Greenberg - World-Leading Futurist & Innovation Strategist
Nikki Greenberg is a globally recognised futurist and innovation strategist who helps organisations navigate disruption and lead with confidence in a tech-enabled future. With executive experience across Fortune 500 companies and a $70 billion global investment portfolio, Nikki brings sharp commercial insight and a practical lens to emerging trends like AI, robotics, and generational change. Her keynotes are high-energy, outcome-focused, and tailored to business audiences seeking clarity, relevance, and strategic advantage. Nikki’s cross-industry expertise and engaging delivery make her a standout choice for events focused on transformation, leadership, and the future of work.
Nikki will be in Australia and available for local events in July 2026.
Dr Richard Hames - Social Impact Entrepreneur, Strategic Futurist, Mentor & Author
Richard Hames is an internationally recognised futurist and strategic advisor working at the intersection of geopolitics, technology and leadership decision-making. Over the next six months, his global engagements span education, global finance and banking, cybersecurity, public relations and advanced technologies, with particular depth in China-related advisory work. Best known for his future-proofing methodology and his latest book, Teaching Silicon How to Feel, Richard brings clear, evidence-based insight on AI, global risk and long-range strategy for leaders navigating uncertain terrain.
Richard will be in Australia in mid-August 2026.
Melissa Crawford - Expert on the Intersection of Technology, Psychology & the Future
Melissa Crawford brings a rare combination of expertise at the intersection of technology, human psychology, and strategic foresight. A certified futurist with two technology degrees and a Master of Science in Psychology underway, she combines academic rigour with real-world insight, moving beyond trendspotting to human and strategic implications that most overlook.
Melissa will be in Australia in September 2026 and available for local events.
Lydia Lassila - Olympic Gold Medalist - Aerial Skiing.
Lydia Lassila knows what it takes to perform under pressure when the margin for error is zero. A five-time Winter Olympian, Olympic Gold and Bronze medallist, and the first woman in history to land a quad-twisting triple somersault in competition, she brings audiences face to face with what elite performance actually looks like from the inside. Her story is not about natural talent. It is about deliberate preparation, managing fear, recovering from setbacks, and choosing to compete again.
Lydia translates the disciplines of elite sport into practical thinking about resilience, focus, and commitment to excellence.
Lydia will be in Australia from May to November 2026.
Richard Gerver - Globally Renowned Authority on Curiosity, Learning, Change & Human Potential
From transforming the fortunes of a failing school in just two years, to advising governments and corporations such as Google and Microsoft as a thought leader, Richard Gerver has never failed to inspire. His rare ability to connect experiences across many, often seemingly different, environments, combined with his trademark humour and style on stage, help audiences around the globe expand their thinking and their perception of their own potential.
Richard will be in Australia and available for local events in May, June and October 2026.
Scotty James - Triple World Snowboard Halfpipe champion
Scotty James is Australia’s most successful snowboarder and a global icon in winter sports. A four-time Olympian, he claimed bronze at PyeongChang 2018 and silver at Beijing 2022, alongside multiple World Championship titles and nine X Games medals. Known for his technical mastery and competitive drive, Scotty has redefined halfpipe snowboarding and continues to push the boundaries of the sport. Off the snow, he is an entrepreneur and strategic advisor to the X Games, shaping the future of global competition formats.
Scotty will be in Australia and available for local events in Winter 2026.
Mark Adams - Hollywood's AI Insider
Mark Adams is one of the most in-demand voices on innovation and AI, trusted by global icons and leading brands to navigate change. Twice named Speaker of the Year and ranked the #1-rated speaker at over 500 events worldwide, Mark brings a story-first approach that captivates audiences and drives action. He has advised more than 150 cultural and business leaders, from Taylor Swift to Barack Obama, on embracing technology to stay ahead. As co-founder of five companies, including VICE, and the creative force behind campaigns that have won 100+ major awards, Mark delivers practical insights on creativity, disruption, and future trends that resonate with corporate audiences seeking impact and relevance.
Mark will be in Australia in early September 2026 and available for local engagements.
Chris Barton - Founder & Creator of Shazam, Entrepreneur, Inventor, & Tech Investor
Chris didn't just build a successful app. He built something that didn't exist, was told it couldn't exist, and watched it become a verb used by 300 million people a month. On stage he's specific where others are vague, speaking from the exact moments where the idea nearly died and the creative solution came from somewhere unexpected. Audiences don't just leave inspired. They leave thinking differently.
Chris will be in Australia in November 2026.
