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  • Apr 27, 2012 – 20 minutos

    Un manifiesto posperiodístico

  • Apr 26, 2012 – TheNextWeb

    An interview in the present with Futurist Ross Dawson

  • Apr 18, 2012 – Le Monde

    L’Australie, championne de l’externalisation?

  • Apr 7, 2012 – The Age

    How to crowd-fund your business

  • Apr 5, 2012 – Sky Business

    Prospects for the NBN

Selected Public Speeches and Seminars

Note: This list does not include corporate client engagements

  • Keynote: The Future of Business

    GBTA Australia/ NZ Conference

    Sydney, Australia, Aug 27, 2012

  • Keynote: Creating the Future of Services Management

    LEADit, 2012

    Gold Coast, Australia, Aug 22, 2012

  • Keynote: Getting Results From Social Media

    Di Lorenzo roadshow

    Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide & Perth, Australia, Jul – Aug, 2012

  • Keynote: MegaTrends and the Future of Professional Services

    First Movers

    Melbourne & Sydney, Australia, Jul, 25-26, 2012

  • Keynote: Creating the Future of Business

    Wealth Conference 2012

    Gold Coast, Australia, Jun 6, 2012

  • Keynote: Future of Business

    Canon Roadshow

    Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Australia, May 29 – Jun 7, 2012

  • Strategy Workshop: Network Leadership

    Strategy meeting of major consumer goods company

    Rome, Italy, May 21, 2012

  • Keynote: The Future of Media

    Ketchum Maslov

    Moscow, Russia, May 18, 2012

  • Workshop Leader: The Future of Technology in Business

    EMC Russia

    Moscow, Russia, May 17, 2012

  • Workshop Leader: The Transformation of Business

    EMC Belgium

    Brussels, Belgium, May 14, 2012

  • Keynote: The Power of Innovation

    IT Nation Golden-i Gala and Awards

    Luxembourg, Luxembourg, May 10, 2012

  • Workshop: Crowds and the Future of Work

    Fyronic

    Brussels, Belgium, May 4, 2012

  • Petit Déjeuner avec Ross Dawson: Crowdsourcing

    Boostzone Institut

    Paris, France, May 3, 2012

  • Workshop: Crowdsourcing for Startups and Social Innovation

    The Strategy Lab at Hub Westminster

    London, UK, May 1, 2012

  • Workshop: Future of Crowdsourcing

    Post-conference workshop at Crowdsourcing Summit 2012

    Cologne, Germany, Apr 28, 2012

  • Keynote: The Future of Crowds

    TheNextWeb Conference and Summit

    Amsterdam, Netherlands, Apr 25-27, 2012

  • Keynote: The Future of Work

    Atmosphere on Tour

    Melbourne & Sydney, Australia, Apr 17 & 19, 2012

  • Workshop: The Future of Business

    Half-day session for REACH program

    Melbourne, Australia, Apr 3, 2012

  • Keynote: The Future of IT Consumerisation

    HP CIO Breakfast Briefing

    Sydney, Australia, Mar 28, 2012

  • Keynote: Success in a Connected World

    Invitation-only financial advisor conference

    Margaret River, Australia, Mar 20, 2012

  • Keynote: How to Lock-in Your Clients

    Invitation-only financial advisor conference

    Margaret River, Australia, Mar 19, 2012

  • Keynote: The Future of Retail

    Tamworth Chamber of Commerce

    Tamworth, Australia, Feb 16, 2012

  • Speaker: How Technology is Transforming Society

    UTS: Building the Organisation of Tomorrow

    Sydney, Australia, Feb 2, 2012

  • Keynote: Future Trends for Leaders in Australia

    Major university

    Sydney, Australia, Jan 18, 2012

  • Keynote: The Killer Apps That Will Change Our Lives

    Critical Horizons Futures Series Seminar

    Bunbury, Australia, Dec 1, 2011

  • Speaker: The Future of Education Systems

    Education Roundtable Event and Panel Session

    Melbourne, Australia, Nov 30, 2011

  • Keynote: Australia’s Future

    Internal conference at leading bank

    Sydney, Australia, Nov 17, 2011

  • Keynote: Future of Information Technology

    IT 2011

    Coffs Harbour, Australia, Nov 16, 2011

  • Keynote: The Future of Technology and Society

    Canon CIO Connection

    Sydney, Australia, Nov 9, 2011

  • Workshop Leader: Creating the Future of Professional Services

    DFK North America Annual Conference

    Maui, HI, USA, Oct 20, 2011

  • Workshop Leader: Creating Results Using Social Media

    2011 AHRI HR Technology Conference

    Melbourne, Australia, Oct 13, 2011

  • Conference MC

    2011 AHRI HR Technology Conference

    Melbourne, Australia, Oct 12, 2011

  • Keynote: The Power of Social Media in Future Organisations

    2011 tax director forum

    Sydney, Australia,  Sep 23, 2011

  • Keynote: Embracing Change & Creating the Future

    Educational forum for clients, partners and prospects of American Express Global Business Travel

    Sydney, Australia,  Sep 21, 2011

  • Keynote: Future Economy

    Leading insurance company

    Sydney, Australia,  Sep 15, 2011

  • Keynote: Creating the Future of Business

    Energising Main Streets

    Footscray, Australia, Aug 25, 2011

  • Keynote: Creating the Future

    Northern Territory Development Industry Association Annual Dinner

    Darwin, Australia, Aug 19, 2011

  • Keynote: The Future of Living Networks & Organisations

    Gartner Application Architecture, Development & Integration Summit

    Sydney, Australia, Aug 10, 2011

  • Keynote: The Future of Information Infrastructure

    Implementing Information Infrastructure Symposium

    Sydney, Australia, Aug 2, 2011

  • Keynote: Creating the Future of Business

    Leading financial planning firm

    Dent Island, Australia, Jul, 27 2011

  • Keynote: The Future of Local Government

    Local Government Conference 2010

    Hobart, Australia, Jul 21, 2011

  • Keynote: Local Government – Where is it heading

    Celebration of 100 years LGAT in Tasmania

    Sandy Bay, Australia, Jul 21, 2011

  • Keynote: Creating the Future of Business

    Interactions 2011 – APAC Partner & User Conference

    Hainan, China, Jul 5 , 2011

  • Keynote: The Future of Business

    Global professional services firm

    Daylesford, Australia, Jun 28, 2011

  • Keynote: Creating the Future of Government

    IPAA NSW State Conference

    Sydney, Australia, Jun 19, 2011

  • Keynote: The Business Opportunities of the Future

    MyBiz Expo 2011

    Melbourne, Australia, Jun 17, 2011

  • Keynote: Creating the Future of Business

    MapInfo User Forums

    Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney & Canberra, Jun 14, 15, 16 and 21, 2011

  • Keynote: Creating the Future of Business

    Business Forum 2011

    Adelaide, Australia, Jun 10, 2011

  • Keynote: Social Media in Retail

    DFO Marketing Event

    Melbourne, Victoria, Jun 8, 2011

  • Keynote: Tapping the Power of Crowds

    Australian Chambers Business Congress

    Gold Coast, Australia, Jun 3, 2011

  • Keynote: How Technology is Transforming Business

    Australian Institute of Company Directors – Annual Conference

    Beijing, China, May 18, 2011

  • Keynote: The Future of Business

    QBE LMI Client Conference

    Sydney, Australia, May 12, 2011

  • Executive strategy workshop: The Future of Business

    Leading office equipment company

    Sydney, Australia, May 10, 2011

  • Keynote: The Power of Social Media – Building Your Business in a Connected World

    City of Port Phillip Business Workshop Series

    Melbourne, Australia, Mar 30, 2011

  • Workshop Leader: Scenario Planning

    Planning session for strategy group of large private company

    MI, USA, Mar 11, 2011

  • Panelist: Future of Distributed Work

    Cisco Media Panel

    Sydney, Australia, Mar 9, 2011

  • Workshop: Knowledge Based Client Relationships

    Consulting firm

    Sydney, Australia, Jan 20, 2011

  • Keynote: Future of Digital Media

    Leading online media company

    Sydney, Australia, Jan 17, 2011

  • Keynote: The Future of Global Business

    Major financial services group – Reputation team offsite

    Sydney, Australia, Dec 3, 2010

  • Workshop Leader: Apps – Trends and Opportunities

    Ketchum Global Media Network

    New York, NY, USA, Nov 5, 2010

  • Keynote: The Future of Global Media

    Ketchum Global Media Network

    New York, NY, USA, Nov 4, 2010

  • Chair: Future of Crowdsourcing

    Future of Crowdsourcing Summit 2010

    San Francisco, CA, USA, Nov 2, 2010

  • Opening keynote: Creating the Future of Media

    Regional TV Marketing – Annual Conference

    Byron Bay, Australia, Oct 28, 2010

  • Keynote: The Art of the Possible

    Major telecommunications firm – Strategy meeting on organizational change

    Sydney, Australia, Oct 27 2010

  • Keynote: Creating the Successful Global Organizations of the Future

    Major professional services firm – Knowledge Management group

    Global webinar, Oct 26, 2010

  • Keynote: Creating the Future of Business

    Major professional services firm – Senior partner strategy offsite

    Sydney, Australia, Oct 19, 2010

  • Keynote: The Future of Insurance Broking

    National Insurance Brokers Association Convention 2010

    Gold Coast, Australia, Oct 18, 2010

  • Keynote: Driving Innovation and Business Results Through Personal Networks

    ICT Geelong Smart SME Program

    Geelong, Australia, Oct 13, 2010

  • Keynote: Beyond 2020 – The Future of Australia

    Major insurance company – Top advisors session

    Brisbane, Australia, Sep 8, 2010

  • Webinar Keynote: 2020: The Future of Work and Organizations

    Sage business solutions Webinar

    USA Timezone, Sep 8, 2010

  • Keynote: Beyond 2020 – The Future of Australia

    Major insurance company – Top advisors session

    Sydney, Australia, Sep 7, 2010

  • Keynote: Beyond 2020 – The Future of Australia

    Major insurance company – Top advisors session

    Perth, Australia, Sep 6, 2010

  • Keynote: Beyond 2020 – The Future of Australia

    Major insurance company – Top advisors session

    Melbourne, Australia, Sep 2, 2010

  • Keynote: Beyond 2020 – The Future of Australia

    Major insurance company – Top advisors session

    Adelaide, Australia, Sep 1, 2010

  • Speech: Creating the Future of Media

    Pacific Area Newspaper Publishers’ Association Conference

    Sydney, Australia, Aug 26, 2010

  • Keynote: Tapping the Forces of Change

    Telstra Business Insights Live

    Sydney, Australia, Aug 19, 2010

  • Keynote: Tapping the Forces of Change

    Telstra Business Insights Live

    Perth, Australia, Aug 17, 2010

  • Keynote: Tapping the Forces of Change

    Telstra Business Insights Live

    Brisbane, Australia, Aug 12, 2010

  • Keynote: Tapping the Forces of Change

    Telstra Business Insights Live

    Melbourne, Australia, Aug 10, 2010

  • Keynote: Tapping the Forces of Change

    Telstra Business Insights Live

    Adelaide, Australia, Aug 4, 2010

  • Keynote: Creating the Future of Business

    Major financial services group – Leadership development offsite

    Sydney, Australia, Jul 27, 2010

  • Keynote: Creating the Future of Business

    Major financial services group – Leadership development offsite

    Sydney, Australia, Jul 22, 2010

  • Keynote: Creating the Future of Business

    Major financial services group – Leadership development offsite

    Sydney, Australia, Jun 17, 2010

  • Keynote: The Driving Forces of Global Business

    Major mining company – Executive team strategy offsite

    Perth, Australia, Jun 9, 2010

  • Keynote: Power to the People: Thriving in a Hyperconnected Society

    Critical Horizons Regional Futures Conference

    Bunbury, Australia, Jun 2, 2010

  • Keynote: Future of Technology

    Cisco Insight 2010, Cisco

    Sydney, Australia, Jun 1, 2010

  • Chair: Getting Results from Crowdsourcing

    Getting Results from Crowdsourcing: SME Technology Forum Series

    Sydney, Australia, May 31, 2010

  • Panel: Radical visions for the future of health

    National Medicine Symposium 2010

    Melbourne, Australia, May 28, 2010

  • Keynote: The Future of Global Business

    Large infrastructure services organization – Management offsite

    Sydney, Australia, Apr 22, 2010

  • Keynote: Creating the Future of Business

    Large consumer goods company – Management offsite

    Sydney, Australia, Apr 21, 2010

  • Keynote: The Future of Learning

    CADRE Client Breakfast

    Sydney, Australia, Apr 1, 2011

  • Keynote: The Driving Forces of Global Media

    Global marketing services firm – Leadership team

    Global webinar, Apr 1, 2010

  • Keynote: Technology, Education and the Future

    Griffith University, Nathan Campus

    Queensland, Australia, Mar 22, 2010

  • Keynote: Creating the Future of Business

    Large retail services organization – Management leadership development

    Brisbane, Australia, Mar 19, 2010

  • Keynote: The evolution and future of Social Networking and Web 2.0 technologies

    Collective Intelligence 2010, IBM

    Sydney, Australia, Mar 15, 2010

  • Workshop leader: Transforming our firm in times of change

    Leading Asian law firm – Partner strategy offsite

    Phuket, Thailand, Mar 5, 2010

  • Keynote: The evolution and future of Social Networking and Web 2.0 technologies

    Collective Intelligence 2010, IBM

    Melbourne, Australia, Mar 3, 2010

  • Workshop Leader: Financial Services Relationship Management

    Executive Education Program, IBN International

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan 27-28, 2010

  • Opening keynote: Embracing the Future

    AMP Hillross Annual Convention

    Melbourne, Australia, Jan 19, 2010

  • Keynote: Tapping Personal Networks to Drive Business Succe

    Gartner Symposium  ITxpo 2009

    Sydney, Australia, Nov 18, 2009

  • Keynote: The Future of Professional Services

    Kreston International Global Conference

    Sydney, Australia, Nov 17, 2009

  • Keynote: The Future of Interactive Marketing

    IPZ 2009 – Interactive Marketing Summit

    Istanbul, Turkey, Oct 21, 2009

  • Keynote: The Future of Work and Talent

    International HR Director Forum, CEO Forum

    Sydney, Australia, Sep 17, 2009

  • Summit Chairman

    Future of Influence Summit

    San Francisco, CA, USA, Aug 31, 2009

  • Opening Keynote: The Global Health Economy: Today and Beyond

    Cerner Corporation Leadership Forum for Healthcare Executives

    Sydney, Australia, Jun 3, 2009

  • Keynote: Embracing the Future

    MegaTrends: Essential Strategic Insights 2009 Conference

    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 25, 2009

  • Keynote: The Transformation of Aged Care Through Technology

    Information Technology in Aged Care 2009

    Sydney, Australia, May 22, 2009

  • Keynote: The Future of Global Business: Implications and Opportunities

    CPA Week Conference, CPA Australia

    Perth, Australia, May 14, 2009

  • Talk: Future of the Enterprise

    TEDx Advance

    San Francisco, CA, USA, May 5, 2009

  • Keynote: Embracing the Future

    Direct Selling Association Annual Conference

    Gold Coast, Australia, Mar 23, 2009

  • Panel Chairman: Strategic Implications of Data Portability

    Ad:Tech Sydney

    Sydney, Australia, Mar 10-11,. 2009

  • Speech: The Future of Museums

    Transformations in Cultural and Scientific Communication

    Melbourne, Australia, Mar 6, 2009

  • Chairman and Keynote: The State of Enterprise 2.0

    Enterprise 2.0 Executive Briefing

    Melbourne, Australia, Mar 5, 2009

  • Speech: Implementing Enterprise 2.0

    Lotusphere Comes to You, IBM

    Melbourne, Australia, Mar 4, 2009

  • Keynote: Profiting from Technology Trends

    National Growth Summit & Expo 2009, Business Connect

    Sydney, Australia, Feb 24-26, 2009

  • Chairman and Keynote: Creating Business Value from Enterprise 2.0

    Enterprise 2.0 Executive Forum

    Sydney, Australia, Feb 24, 2009

  • Keynote: The Future of Technology

    Aged Care Association Australia Annual Congress, ACAA

    Hobart, Australia, Nov 16-18, 2008

  • Webcast Keynote: The Business Value of Web 2.0

    Epicor/ Techtarget on Manufacturing 2.0

    USA timezone, Nov 5, 2008

  • Keynote: Surviving and Thriving in the Connected World

    Beyond 08: See Where Technology Can Take Your Business, Optus Business

    Brisbane, Australia, Oct 1, 2008

  • Keynote: Surviving and Thriving in the Connected World

    Beyond 08: See Where Technology Can Take Your Business, Optus Business

    Sydney, Australia, Sep 24, 2008

  • Keynote: Surviving and Thriving in the Connected World

    Beyond 08: See Where Technology Can Take Your Business, Optus Business

    Melbourne, Australia, Sep 18, 2008

  • Keynote: Surviving and Thriving in the Connected World

    Beyond 08: See Where Technology Can Take Your Business, Optus Business

    Adelaide, Australia, Sep 16, 2008

  • International Keynote: The Future of Global Financial Services

    Vision 2020, NDTV Convergence

    Mumbai, India, Sep 12, 2008

  • Keynote: Surviving and Thriving in the Connected World

    Beyond 08: See Where Technology Can Take Your Business, Optus Business

    Canberra, Australia, Sep 11, 2008

  • Keynote: Surviving and Thriving in the Connected World

    Beyond 08: See Where Technology Can Take Your Business, Optus Business

    Perth, Australia, Sep 4, 2008

  • Chairman and Organizer

    Future of Media Summit 2008

    San Francisco, CA | Sydney Australia, Jul 14 | Jul 15, 2008

  • Chairman and Organizer

    Top 100 Australian Web 2.0 Applications

    Sydney, Australia, Jun 19, 2008

  • Opening Keynote: The Business Benefits of Enterprise 2.0

    Enterprise & Web 2.0 for Financial Services

    Sydney, Australia, May 29, 2008

  • Keynote: The Future of Technology

    FutureTech 2008 Conference, ADC Krone

    Hobart, Australia, May 21, 2008

  • Panelist: Enterprise 2.0: What is it and who is doing what?

    9th Walkley Public Affairs Convention

    Sydney, Australia, May 6, 2008

  • Keynote: The Future of Client Development

    LexisNexis Managing Partners Dinner

    London, UK, Mar 26, 2008

  • Keynote Speech: Future of Visual Communication

    Tandberg User Group Summit Australia and New Zealand

    Sydney, Australia, Mar 13-14, 2008

  • Panelist: Innovation in the Digital Marketplace

    AdTech Sydney 2008

    Sydney, Australia, Mar 12-13, 2008

  • Panelist: You the Media

    PR and New Media Summit, Organised by frocommaustralia

    Sydney, Australia, Mar 4-5, 2008

  • Panelist: Devising An Optimum Digital Marketing Strategy

    BRW, Digital Media for Marketing Leaders, Organised by IIR

    Sydney, Australia, Mar 3-4, 2008

  • Opening Keynote: The Future of Professional Services

    Managing Partners Forum, Chilli Marketing Solutions

    Byron Bay, Australia, Feb 8-9, 2008

  • Opening Keynote: The Potential of Enterprise 2.0

    IIR Enterprise 2.0 Conference

    Sydney, Australia, Dec 3, 2007

  • Keynote: Tapping the Global Economy

    TiE Annual Conference

    Sydney, Australia, Nov 13, 2007

  • Speech: Successful Enterprise 2.0 and Social Media: Applying the Web 2.0 Framework to Organizations

    KMWorld 2007

    San Jose, CA, Nov 7, 2007

  • Keynote: Tapping Networks to Bring the Best of the Firm to Clients

    Network Roundtable Conference, University of Virginia

    Charlottesville, VA, Nov 6, 2007

  • Keynote: The Future of Financial Services

    Insurance Advisernet 2007 Conference

    Maroochydore, Australia, Oct 22, 2007

  • Keynote: Success in the Global Economy: The Future of Business in the Age of Networks

    American Club Speaker Series

    Sydney, Australia, Sept 12, 2007

  • Keynote: The Future of Business

    Queensland 400 Business Summit

    Brisbane, Australia, Aug 23, 2007

  • Chairman and Organizer

    Future of Media Summit 2007

    San Francisco, CA and Sydney, Australia, Jul 18, 2007

  • Keynote Webcast: The Imperative of Service Delivery Innovation

    SAP Service Delivery Innovation Online Event

    USA, Jul 12, 2007

  • Speech: The Economics of Social Media

    Business Models for Digital Distribution, Australian Film Television and Radio School

    Sydney, Australia, Jun 19, 2007

  • Chairman and Keynote

    Web 2.0 In Australia, Future Exploration Network Series

    Sydney, Australia, Jun 6, 2007

  • Keynote: The Future of Media

    State of Journalism

    Sydney, Australia, May 25, 2007

  • Keynote: Creating Your Future

    Mindshop International Annual Conference

    Melbourne, Australia, May 19, 2007

  • Chairman: The Case for Digital: Branding & Marketing Strategies

    BRW Magazine Digital Media Leaders Forum

    Sydney, Australia, Mar 23, 2007

  • Keynotes: Creating Success in a Global Economy and The Power of Relationships

    Cruiseco Annual Conference

    Gold Coast, Australia, Mar 16, 2007

  • Workshop Leader (with Verna Allee): Value Networks Masterclass

    Value Networks Masterclass

    Hamilton, New Zealand, Mar 1, 2007

  • Chairman: The New Media Mix

    Ad:tech Sydney

    Sydney, Australia, Feb 8, 2007

  • Chairman: The New Media Mix

    Ad:tech Sydney
    Sydney, Australia, Feb 8, 2007