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Visiting Internationals
Anthony (Tony) Bongiorno graduated from Commerce at Melbourne University, having majored in Accounting and Economics. In 1968 Tony joined his brother ... more
Bornstein describes how, with determination and innovation, even a single person can make a positive change in the world. David Bornstein is the auth ... more
The face, spirit, and entrepreneurial mastermind behind Virgin, one of the world's most dynamic brands, Richard Branson is known for his unique vision ... more
A multi award-winning retailer, Barry Bull founded Toombul Music, was one of Australia's largest independent music retailers. Legendary for using cele ... more
Tony Buzan is the originator of Mind Maps and the concept of Mental Literacy, co-founder of the Mind Sports Olympiad and Chairman of the Brain Foundat ... more
Dr Edward de Bono is one of the very few people in history who can be said to have had a major impact on the way we think. In many ways he could be sa ... more
Jon Dee is one of Australia's most influential figures on environmental issues. Internationally, Jon Dee is best known as the founder of Planet Ark, ' ... more
Leigh Farnell is an international author, business development consultant and agent of change. With his background in large and small business combine ... more
Mike Finch is the Artistic Director of Circus Oz. Since 1990 he has studied (and taught) Communications, Theatre & Media at university in Bathurst, di ... more
Bruce Haddon is acclaimed internationally for his insights into the processes of creative people. Bruce helps leaders and executives harness more of ... more
Paul Harmer, aka "The Brandsurgeon" is a thought leader in Building powerful brand attraction. He is a Business advisor, speaker, author, consultant a ... more
Michael Hewitt Gleeson has taught more people to think than any Australian in history. Michael is Australia's best-selling business author of: The Lea ... more
Putting the "Business" back into e-Business. There is no doubt that e-business is having, and will continue to have, a profound affect on the way we ... more
Co-founder of Facebook and the mastermind behind My.BarackObama.com, two of the most successful startups in modern history, Chris Hughes has spent his ... more
An accomplished speaker, Mark can explain how companies can capitalise on the opportunity for business model innovation in response to rapid industry ... more
His recent work, with Renée Mauborgne, includes "Blue Ocean Strategy - How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make the Competition Irrelevant" ... more
Robert has over 20 years of experience in managing and leading multi-national companies in Europe and Asia. Because of his unique Leadership Style and ... more
As creator of La Salle Matrix Thinking, Roger La Salle is someone that will open your eyes to the possibilities in business showing you how easy and r ... more
Andrew used to be the National New Products Manager at Coca-Cola, responsible for numerous launches under the Coke umbrella. He then spotted a gap in ... more
Dr Ian Lin is a Business and Social Strategist, and Futurist. He assists enterprises develop new vision, strategies, and resources needed to improve p ... more
In their recent book, Marketing Without Money, John Lyons and Edward de Bono have captured the real world experience and learnings of twenty of Austra ... more
Alistair Mant is an international authority on leadership development and executive talent identification. His books include The Experienced Manager ( ... more
Mauborgne focuses on innovation and wealth creation in the knowledge economy, with the emphasis on shareholder and customer value. New business ideas ... more
Dr. Tom McKaskill, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Director of the Master's Degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Australian Graduate Sch ... more
Morris has an amazing array of future oriented keynotes, presentations, workshops, seminars and forums to choose from as well as hands-on and kiosk st ... more
In the world of sober-suited business thinkers, Dr Kjell Nordstrom stands out for his passionate belief that in today's turbulent environment the old ... more
Jae is the exclusive speaker on the now famous 'Blue Ocean Strategies' in Asia Pacific, trained by the authors in Europe. The strategies are based on ... more
Recognised for well over a decade as one of the leading authorities on customer-focused relationship management strategies, Don Peppers is an acclaime ... more
Tim is the founder of Nudie Juice, also one of the most innovative marketers in Australia at the moment. Nudie really started out by building a 'Nudie ... more
Graeme Philipson is an independent consultant, analyst and writer specialising in high technology industries. Over a twenty year career he has become ... more
A brilliant analyst and award-winning commentator, Virginia Postrel speaks and writes about social trends and their economic implications. Her recent ... more
Howard Putnam's ultimate objective is Bottom Line Improvement. He believes that cultures that place people as their highest priority have the greatest ... more
There is no greater authority than Neil Rackham on where the selling profession is headed and what individuals and organizations must do to distinguis ... more
Young, dynamic and highly successful Shane founded his own business at age 20, that grew into Australia's largest Corporate Fitness Company. It starte ... more
Saatchi & Saatchi CEO Worldwide Kevin Roberts is a radical optimist, a celebrated author, a motivator, a visionary and an evangelist for the power of ... more
Creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson challenges the way we're educating our children. He champions a radical rethink of our school systems, to cultivate ... more
Martin Roll is the leading international speaker on Branding Excellence and Asia Pacific foremost authority on Asian Brands. Branding and brands impac ... more
The founder and CEO (Chief Experiences Officer) of RedBalloon Days, Naomi Simson is passionate about pleasure! Given that the average life has 27615 d ... more
Generational Trends, Management Expert, Innovation and Change. Anders is an expert in Funky Thinking and its application as a problem-solving methodo ... more
David Thomas, CEO of Think Global Consulting, is highly respected in Australia for his experience, credibility and passion for identifying, building a ... more
Generation Y are the 4.5 million Australians born between 1978 and 1994, and are currently the most influential consumer and employee group in the co ... more
Dave Ulrich is highly acclaimed internationally as a business thinker, researcher, writer and teacher. The US based Business Week magazine has rated h ... more
Nils Vesk is one Australia's most sought after speakers and experts in the areas of creativity, health and lifestyle. Nils is engaging, entertaining a ... more
Mike Walsh, author of Futuretainment and CEO of innovation research agency Tomorrow is a leading authority on the digital future. A dynamic keynote sp ... more
Dr Fiona Wood is Australian of the Year for 2005; Western Australia's only female plastic surgeon; head of the Royal Perth Hospitalâs Burns Unit; ... more