Innovation keynote speakers help organisations rethink how they work, respond to disruption and turn new ideas into results. Drawing on start-ups, global businesses, research and the creative industries, they share practical approaches to problem-solving, experimentation and building a culture where good ideas take hold. From leadership conferences and strategy days to industry events and company-wide sessions, they give audiences fresh thinking and the confidence to act on it. Our innovation speakers include Ross Dawson, Michael McQueen, Gus Balbontin, Nils Vesk, Adam Ferrier, Dr Catherine Ball, Steve Sammartino and Future Crunch.
2025 WA Young Australian of the Year and co-founder of Elucidate Education.
Futurologist, Author & Former Chief Scientist for Government at Optus Enterprise
Co-founder and CEO of Girl Geek Academy — fixing the system on gender equity in STEM.
Star the speakers you like above and they'll be added to your brief, or just tell us about your event. Our consultants will return a curated shortlist within one business day.
Choosing the right innovation speaker starts with what you want your audience to do differently. Are you responding to disruption in your industry, encouraging teams to experiment, or helping leaders build a culture that turns ideas into action? A clear goal helps us recommend speakers whose expertise and approach fit your organisation.
Consider who will be in the room. A leadership team setting strategy needs a different conversation from a product team or an all-staff audience. Founders and executives can share what innovation looks like inside a growing business, while futurists and researchers explore the trends shaping your industry. Creative and behavioural specialists offer practical tools for solving problems and generating ideas.
Look for a speaker who makes innovation practical. Relevant examples and simple frameworks help people see how they can apply new thinking to their own work.
We coordinate the briefing process, giving your speaker an understanding of your organisation, your industry and the outcomes you want to achieve.
Tell us about your audience, goals and budget, and we’ll provide a tailored shortlist of innovation speakers within one business day.
Innovation keynote speakers on our roster include Ross Dawson, Michael McQueen, Gus Balbontin, Nils Vesk, Adam Ferrier, Dr Catherine Ball, Steve Sammartino, Future Crunch, Dr Catriona Wallace, Dr Fiona Kerr, Amanda Johnstone, Brett Wiskar, Simon Banks, Lucy Bloom, Gihan Perera and Stephen Scheeler. They speak on disruption, creativity, technology, the future of work and more, and we’ll help you choose the right fit for your event.
Yes. Innovation speakers can tailor their presentation to your industry, business priorities and the challenges your teams face. We coordinate the briefing so your speaker can draw on relevant examples, with practical takeaways your people can use.
There is plenty of overlap. A futurist focuses on the trends and changes ahead and what they could mean for your industry. An innovation speaker focuses more on how organisations and teams respond, with practical ways to generate ideas, test them and put them into action. Some speakers cover both, and we’ll help you find the right balance for your event.
Some innovation speakers also run workshops or interactive sessions alongside a keynote, giving teams time to apply the ideas to their own challenges. Tell us the format you have in mind and we’ll recommend speakers who can deliver it.
Share your event date, audience, goals and budget, and our consultants will provide a tailored shortlist of innovation speakers within one business day.
Tell us about your event and our consultants will return a curated shortlist within one business day.
