The best way to predict the future is to create it.
Lisa Andrews is a highly sought-after speaker, futurist, and strategic advisor with a unique blend of financial, data, and engineering expertise. Describing herself as an "Energised Introvert," she is driven by a vision of a future powered by perfect knowledge and transformative technologies.
As CEO of WAVIA, an ecosystem of Deep Tech Experts, and an international faculty expert for Singularity University, Lisa is dedicated to empowering leaders to leverage exponential technologies to address the world's most complex challenges.
Lisa’s other current roles include serving on the Boards of The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) and 23 Strands, acting as a professional speaker for Saxtons and an advisor and mentor to her portfolio companies and funds including ACTAI Ventures, Sangha Capital, Metasoul, Unseen, The Volte, and several others.
Lisa has extensive experience in running strategy sessions and creating customised programs for government organisations and leading organisations, including Deloitte, ANSTO, IAG, iCare, Westpac, Austrade, Bupa, and Investa. WAVIA, her business, partners with Singularity University, ANSTO, ACTAI, The National AI Centre, and several Australian universities and startup hubs.
Lisa is passionate about guiding organisations through our evolving innovation landscape. With deep expertise in AI, quantum computing, and exponential technologies, she offers strategic insights to future-proof organisations against external disruptions. Her approach blends technology with a focus on maximising human potential. Lisa inspires audiences to embrace innovation and proactively address challenges. Partner with Lisa today to navigate the complexities of technological advancement and drive your organisation towards a future-ready vision.
Talking Points
The Evolution of Humans and the Future of Business
Humans have evolved over the past 65000 years to where we are currently, however the next 100 years will see an unprecedented change at an exponential pace, are you ready?The Evolution of Humans and the Future of Business
Now, more than ever, is the time to think outside of the box about the role and power of technology and how it could be better applied to the world you work in. From nanotechnology, bionics, and robotics to artificial intelligence, networks, sensors, AR and VR, the technologies used in our daily lives in the next decade are increasing at an alarming rate. While technology can be used to solve some of the world's biggest problems, the convergence of tech and what this means for businesses and leaders also presents a huge opportunity.
CEO and futurist Lisa Andrews will give an insight into some of these technologies that exist as well as explore the mindset that will be required to execute on a new type of strategy.
Target audience: For CEOs and Senior Leaders, Entrepreneurs or students.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the transition we are currently experiencing to a largely digital world
- Explore converging technologies that are relevant to your organization
- Add depth to the current digital strategy and transformational program for your organization.
A Future of Perfect Knowledge
How devices and sensors will change everyday life for people and organizations in the next 10 years.A Future of Perfect Knowledge
Humans have evolved over thousands of years. The next 100 years will see an unprecedented change at an exponential pace. Are you ready?
Now is the time to think outside of the box about the role and power of technology and how it could be better applied to the world you work in. From nanotechnology, bionics, and robotics to artificial intelligence, networks, sensors, AR, VR and synthetic biology, the technologies used in our daily lives in the next decade are increasing at an alarming rate. While technology can be used to solve some of the world's biggest problems, the convergence of tech and what this means for businesses and leaders also presents a huge opportunity.
CEO and futurist Lisa Andrews will give an insight into some of these technologies that exist as well as explore the mindset that will be required to execute on a new type of strategy. Expect to come away feeling inspired and empowered to implement something new to future-proof your business.
Target audience: For CEOs and Senior Leaders, Entrepreneurs or students.
Key Takeaways:
- The pace of technological progress is accelerating at an exponential rate. Nanotechnology, bionics, robotics, AI, VR/AR, networks and sensors, will impact every person, organisation and industry in the next ten years.
- Making sense of this rate of change requires a new framework for strategic thought. Imagine the world when we are able to know anything, anywhere, anytime.
- This session surveys the future of technological developments and covers how human, financial and community capital will shift to a world of new business models driven by profit with purpose.
Workshop: Creating a Metaverse Strategy for your Business
Duration: 1-3 HoursWorkshop: Creating a Metaverse Strategy for your Business
Businesses these days have to be nimble and keep up' with technological trends. This session will cover a unique mindset about the Metaverse, Web 3, NFTs in a way relevant to business with some practical next steps.
Key Takeaways:
1. Create your unique mindset on how the Metaverse, Web 3 and NFTs could be used in your business;
2. Plan to utilise the technology driving the latest trends;
3. Create an action plan to implement your strategy in this area.
Lisa as a Panellist
Lisa is often requested to be on Panels covering the following topics:Lisa as a Panellist
1. Future Visioning and Exponential Technologies
2. Ocean Conservation
3. Economic Empowerment
4. Investing in Deep Tech / Impact
5. Strategies to Implement Technology
- Metaverse
- Devices and Sensors
- Digital twins
- Nanotechnology, bionics, robotics, AI, networks, sensors, AR / VR, synthetic biology.
Video
Lisa Andrews Professional Speaker Showreel
Lisa Andrews is a sought after speaker and futurist who describes herself as an Energized Introvert inspired by a future of perfect knowledge. Lisa is passionate about how devices and sensors can change the way we live in the next ten years. She is international faculty for Singularity University and CEO of WAVIA, a platform empowering people for impact. Lisa had her first successful exit from an engineering business in 2012 and started Angel Investing in deep tech companies that focus on profit with purpose. She is currently working on projects with international organisations such as Singularity University, the United Nations, the Australian Government, Great Barrier Reef Legacy, ACTAI, Extreme Tech Challenge and EO. Focusing on solving the worlds greatest challenges with exponential technologies and creating a vision for the world in the next 100 years.Sir Richard Branson and Lisa Andrews Interview
The Future of Humanity in the Metaverse. Lisa Andrews
Imagine waking up in the year 2042, what do you see? What do you want to see? A Future by Design webinar series is about creating a vision of what we would like the world to look like in the next 20 years. Today's topic is: The Future of Humanity in the Metaverse. Karl Tlais is the Founder of @iadvisory3600 and a Strategic Advisor, board member of several organisations across the globe pioneering the Digital and Data Economy. He is Co-Chair of the Business Innovators committee at the Capital Club Dubai, and leads the Digital Economy, Metaverse, AI and Fintech initiatives. #afuturebydesign #metaverse #futureofhumanity Lisa AndrewsTechnologies of the Future - International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. Lisa Andrews
The ozone layer protects the Earth from the sun's harmful rays. It is essentially a fragile shield of gas. Because of this, it plays a massive role in helping to preserve life on our planet. Today on Technologies of the Future we discuss the importance of spreading awareness of the Ozone Layer's depletion, as well as the search for solutions in order to preserve itToday's presentation really was a mind blowing experience & something I will never forget. Loved your insight, challenge, engagement, passion & inspiration. The potential to better humanity ... keep reading Icare
It was awesome to meet you officially. You did an amazing job presenting and I just wanted to extend my thanks to you. This was EASILY the most valuable conference/event/thing I've been to in my career.
