20 & 21 March 2025, RMIT Melbourne Campus
Big ideas, bold insights, and inspiring stories
Think Talks bring together visionary speakers to challenge perspectives and spark new ways of thinking. These short, powerful sessions cut through the noise to deliver fresh ideas that matter. Whether it’s innovation, leadership, or personal growth, each talk is designed to leave you energised and ready to take action.
Day 1 Think Talks - 13:30
Adrian Yong - Antler, Entrepreneur in Residence
he New Space Race: Why It Matters More Than Ever.
Jeanette Cheah - HEX, CEO & Co-Founder
WTF is eXQ? Leading with Exponential Intelligence in a rapidly changing world.
Tim O'neill - Time Under Tension, Co-founder
Gen AI, a generational opportunity for Australia.
Tara Anderson - Social Traders, CEO
The social enterprise model is the future of the economy.
Day 1 Think Talks - 14:30
Cameron Duff - RMIT, Deputy Dean, Research & Innovation
Working for Social Change. Subtitle: how can organisations work with staff, stakeholders and communities to achieve social impact?T
Prof Bernardo Figueiredo - RMIT, Professor of Marketing
Tech-Savvy Seniors: Unlocking the Digital World or Better Futures.
Dr Margaret Heffernan OAM - RMIT, Senior Lecturer, Management
Mad Hatters, Cheshire Cats, and the Wonderland of AI Hallucinations. Impact on People and Society.
Dr Jason Pallant - RMIT, Senior Lecturer, Management & Marketing
Cyborgs and Centaurs: Augmenting humans in a tech-driven world.
Day 1 Think Talks - 15:30
Prof Linda Brennan - RMIT, Professor, School of Media and Communication
Where's the food waste fairy when you need them?
A/Prof Lukas Parker - RMIT, Associate Professor, Communication
Where's the food waste fairy when you need them?
Dr Ancy Gamage - RMIT, Senior Lecturer, Management
Feel blue, touch green, and embrace the rainbow: How can we build more inclusive outdoor spaces for improved community wellbeing?
Prof Chris Speed - RMIT Professor, Design for Regenerative Futures
Regenerative futures.
Sally Caruana, CEO Sheforce
Elevating Women in Non-
Traditional Roles
Day 2 Think Talks - 13:30
Derek Gasgoine - Unisuper, State Manager Advice, Vic/Tas
Superannuation & the Future: Will You Have Enough?
Alex Young - Red Cross, Head of Innovation, Business Growth & Innovation
The Future of Connection: Can We Outengineer Loneliness?
Anthea Hancocks - The Scanlan Foundation, CEO
Understanding social cohesion.
Christina Chun - Social Enterprise Australia
The Balance Myth: What If the Juggle Is Exactly What We Need to Thrive?
Day 2 Think Talks - 14:30
Joe Ball - Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities
Love is love - but solidarity is survival
Maria Dimopoulos - Myriad Kofkin Global, Principal Consultant, Safe and Equal, Chair
Intersectionality in Action
Erfan Daliri - Kind Enterprises, CEO
A World Embracing Vision: What do you imagine a successful society to look like?
Dr Judy Tang - Commissioner Victorian Multicultural Commission, Founder & Director GoNeuro Asia
Mind Matters: Navigating the Human Psyche in an Tech-Driven World.
Day 2 Think Talks - 15:30
Prof Vasso Apostolopoulos - RMIT, Professor, Immunology
Healthy lifespan and chronic diseases.
Haley Clarke - CandleXchange, Co-founder
From Waste to worth - The power of responsible business models
Roo Harris - Scale Investors, General Partner
Unleashing the Power of Diversity: A New Era of Innovation; why diverse and overlooked founders are the next big thing in venture capital,
Melissa Wheeler - RMIT, Senior Lecturer, Business Administration
Flexible Work Shouldn't be a Privilege: Making Flexible Work Arrangements Accessible to All.
Amanda Spry - RMIT, Senior Lecturer, Management & Marketing
Brands taking a stand: From woke washing to truly transformative.
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Keynotes
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Our Keynote sessions bring visionary speakers to the stage, sharing insights on innovation, entrepreneurship, and the future of business. These talks are designed to challenge perspectives, spark new ideas, and provide actionable takeaways for those looking to drive change.
Think Sessions
Think Sessions
Think Sessions
Think Sessions bring together diverse experts to explore the intersection of technology, design, enterprise, business, society, and life. These dynamic panel discussions go beyond surface-level insights, encouraging open debate, fresh perspectives, and bold ideas that challenge the status quo.
Think Talks
Think Sessions
Think Talks
Think Talks bring together visionary speakers to challenge perspectives and spark new ways of thinking. These short, powerful sessions cut through the noise to deliver fresh ideas that matter. Whether it’s innovation, leadership, or personal growth, each talk is designed to leave you energised and ready to take action
Hackathons
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Think Talks
High-energy Hackathons designed to spark innovation and tackle complex challenges. These events bring together students, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to collaborate, ideate, and prototype solutions in a fast-paced environment. Hosted by RMIT Activator
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