To make AI impactful, we must first fully understand our digital habits, behaviours and their impact on us.
Dr Jo Orlando (PhD) is a world-leading AI and
digital wellbeing expert focused on a defining
question: how technology reshapes how we think,
connect and act.
Her work focuses on where this shift is happening
fastest and with the greatest consequences. For
children and families, she shows how digital life
is reshaping children’s attention, behaviour and
development, and how to ensure technology
builds capability rather than replacing it. For
leaders and organisations, Dr Jo reveals how
professionals are already outsourcing judgment
to AI, and how to build teams that think sharper
because of it, not less.
All of Dr Jo’s work is grounded in the latest local
and international research. A multi-award-winning
researcher, Jo drives real-world impact: advising
the Australian Government on the world-first
under-16 social media ban, working with global
companies like Apple on child safety strategy,
and shaping AI policy at State, Federal and
international level. Dr Jo is a trusted media voice
regularly appearing on Sunrise, Weekend Sunrise
and across major National publications as well as
international news outlets such as CNN.
A repeat SXSW speaker, and author of Generation
Connected (Penguin, 2025), Jo blends evidence,
practical frameworks and storytelling, leaving
every audience empowered and ready to act.
Talking Points
Deep Dive into Digital Wellbeing
As a regular presenter on popular Australian TV shows like Sunrise, the Today Show, The Morning Show, and The Project, Jo excels in making complex topics light and engaging.Deep Dive into Digital Wellbeing
She has written hundreds of articles for media outlets worldwide, and her latest book has gained global attention, further establishing her as a thought leader.
Her ability to entertain and engage audiences is unparalleled, drawn from her extensive experience working with leaders in technology, governments, and think tanks.
Jo also works as a researcher and expert consultant, providing valuable insights and guidance to think tanks and government bodies.
Jo has popularised groundbreaking terms like "sharenting" and "zombie scrolling," which have entered everyday conversation, demonstrating her influence on how we discuss and understand digital behaviours.
She has received multiple awards for her work as a researcher and her ability to convert research into accessible courses, keynotes, and workshops. Notably, Jo was recognised by the Telstra Business Woman of the Year for her contributions.
The Good Future
As AI rapidly transforms the workplace, it raises complex ethical and operational challenges in workplace dynamics. Dr Jo Orlando, PhD a futurist and digital behaviour researcher, addresses these challenges in her series of talks titled ‘The Good Future’. She outlines strategies for building a workplace where AI not only enhances efficiency but also empowers people, ensuring the technology is used in a profoundly human and ethically sound manner.The Good Future
Key Topics
Closing the AI Gaps: Strategies to tackle uneven AI adoption within organisations, aiming to enhance staff performance equitably and prevent the formation of silos.
Beyond AI Co-Dependency: Counteracting the trend of using AI as a crutch in decision-making, promoting a culture where personal judgment and expertise are enhanced, not replaced, by supportive AI tools.
AI with a Human Touch: Effective ways to integrate AI that boost efficiency while maintaining authentic, personal interactions and preventing digital burnout.
Ethical AI, Competitive Edge: How to leverage AI to strengthen competitive edge without compromising its ethics or the unique values and culture that define the organisation.
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Dr Jo Orlando | World-Renowned Expert in AI & Digital Safety | Saxton Speakers
