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Cyber
How Avoiding Cyberattacks has Organisations Racing to Safety.
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Fear or Fascination?: The Future of Technology, Business & Human Life.
The 2020’s are fast-emerging as a key “inflection point” in the history of technology. A.I., blockchain, the metaverse & green tech are but a few of the technological frontiers advancing at lightspeed, underpinned by billions of dollars in investment. But what will the future truly look like in five, ten or twenty years? What should excite us? What should worry us? And what should we – as businesses, individuals & society – do now to prepare for the opportunities & challenges hurtling our way?
After helping to build one of the tech giants, Facebook, and now running one of the world’s most innovative A.I. companies, Omniscient A.I., Stephen Scheeler has insights into the future which few can match. With his unique humour & humility, Stephen debunks myths, inspires wonder and lights a clear path to what the future of technology will hold for all of us, and the practical, actionable things we need to do today to prepare for a better tomorrow.
Who this is for: Relevant for any organisation or team thinking about the future of technology, its impacts on business, society & individuals, and how to best prepare for it today.
Key Takeaways: Technology has always been with us – but the 2020’s promise to be a decade of rapid acceleration. Business, work & life in general are likely to operate very differently within the next decade as a result of breakthroughs in A.I., blockchain, the metaverse & other innovations. Much of this will be of immense benefit to business, society & human life. But preparing now is vital: for example, by deepening our understanding of data & A.I.; by considering the ethics & possible adverse impacts on individuals & groups; and, by establishing the guardrails necessary to maximise the benefits of the future & minimise the downsides.
Innovative Culture
Start-Up DNA: How to Bake Silicon Valley Culture & Innovation into Your Business
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Walk the Talk: Mastering the Eight Elements of 21st Century Leadership.
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The Oldest Guy at Facebook: My Journey from Nowhere to the Heart of Silicon Valley.
Read lessThe AI Odyssey
A Silicon Valley Insider’s Guide to demystifying complex AI concepts. With 5 bespoke keynotes addressing AI for Business, Future, the Brain, Ethics & Trust and Society – These keynotes unveil how organisations can harness AI for a multiverse of purposes, illuminating a world enhanced by AI beyond the realm of technology.
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Have We Met Before? The Revolution of Trust, Identity & Privacy in a Cyber Unsecure World.
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Australia’s Most Authoritative Voice on AI, Leading Digital Transformation and Innovation
Stephen Scheeler is a globally recognised leader in digital transformation and business strategy. Formerly the CEO of Facebook in Australia and New Zealand, he played a pivotal role in guiding Facebook’s unprecedented growth from a Silicon Valley startup to a dominant force in media and technology. Collaborating closely with Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg and Facebook’s leadership, Stephen steered the ANZ business unit, overseeing significant expansions across platforms like Instagram, Messenger, Whatsapp and Oculus. Under his leadership, the ANZ sector scaled to over US$1billion in annual revenue, distinguishing it as one of the Facebook’s most successful global markets.
With a career spanning more than 25 years across diverse sectors including fast moving consumer goods, retail, ecommerce, automotive, financial services, media, and technology, Stephan is renowned for his expertise in digital strategy and leadership in the mobile age. Recognised as ‘The Digital CEO’, Stephan partners extensively with CEOs and boards of leading global companies to cultivate innovative strategies and foster cultures primed for billion-dollar success.
Currently serving as CEO of Omniscient Neurotechnology, a trailblazing brain data company, Stephan also founded the Digital CEO advisory firm and holds advisory roles with McKinsey & Company. He serves as a Special Advisor to PwC, ANZ’s largest professional services firm, and holds the role of Executive-in-Residence at the Australian Graduate School of Management at UNSW Business School.
Stephen is a highly sought-after keynote speaker renowned for his ability to inspire audiences on the transformative impact of AI, technology trends, and the evolving landscape of 21st-century leadership. His insights have graces prestigious platforms including TEDx, The Wall Street Journal, and The Australian Financial Review. In 2015, Stephen was honoured as a member of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s Knowledge Nation 100, a prestigious group of top innovation leaders in Australia. Widely recognised as ‘The Authority’ on digital media strategy and business in our region, he delivers comprehensive presentations on diverse topics such as digital disruption and future trends as a proven leader and pioneer in navigating the mobile age.
With a reputation for driving digital innovation and business excellence, Stephan Scheeler continues to shape the future of global business strategy and leadership.