Guest List

Tony is an education futurist. He has worked with over 1000 schools, colleges and universities in 12 countries on developing their future pathways. 

He is the author of the Thinkers Keys, The Ripple Effect, Mindlinks, Wrapped In Living and a series of manuals and workbooks that stimulate innovative thinking in classrooms. 

His latest book ‘The Next Generation’ was recently released by Wiley and Sons publishers. As part of the promotion for this book, he has appeared twice on national TV, and in numerous radio and newspaper interviews.

His work has appeared in Forbes, Foreign Policy, Fortune, CNN Business, The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, Digital-Life-Design, Venture Beat, Huffington Post, and many other publications. He was previously a Nonresident Fellow at Atlantic Council GeoTech Center, a Visiting Fellow at Emory University’s Department of Political Science, and a Visiting Instructor at Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering where he co-taught the popular Exponential Innovation course.

Tarun is the Founder of Day One Insights, a strategy and advisory firm focused on technological convergence, corporate reinvention, and social impact. He examines trends that are overturning established industries; developments in cyber-security, privacy, and surveillance; and the impact of technological advancements on legal systems and societal institutions. He is also co-Founder and CSO of Rsq Labs, a consultancy focused on machine learning, cryptography, and blockchain-based financial systems with Dr. Anish Mohammed.

Stephen Clarke is a former Professional Hockey Player who suffered a career ending knee injury at the

age of 25. Stephen fought through depression with the help of many friends and found his “Next Chapter” in the creative world of Advertising where, like his athletic days he excelled in the Corporate Arena with Global Giants like Foster Advertising, Maclean Hunter and Saatchi and Saatchi. 

He then launched and grew his own Agency into a North American powerhouse before selling it. As a Retirement Project and through a promise he made to his Mother, in 2015 Stephen launched RTG Group Inc. a “For-Profit Social Enterprise” Tech Company focused on ENDING HUNGER and building a Homeless Shelters throughout North America. That innovative idea is now on its way to producing Canada’s next Billion Dollar Corporation with Projections over the next 5-7 Years of Feeding more than    20 Million North Americans per Month. 

Stephen is a big-time creative Thinker who is laser focused on helping others and Making the world a better place. He runs a Young Entrepreneurs Mentoring Program, sits on several Non-Profit Boards. Through collaboration his Mission in life is to be recognized as someone who not only talks about big ideas but also goes out and MAKES THEM HAPPEN!!!

Sonja Piontek is an acclaimed global keynote speaker and bestselling author on UltraCreativity. The

German looks back on an impressive executive career with BMW globally, has spoken in 23 countries,

inspired thousands of people from stage and regularly gets praised for the results she delivers.

Amongst Sonja's customers are big International brands like Airbus, Bayer, BMW, Google, IBM, Siemens.

Based on her international executive career background, Sonja speaks the corporate language only too well. She manages to immediately identify the "pain points" and fully focuses on supporting the objective of the event. Her focus clearly lies on creating maximum ROI for her clients.

Sonja speaks about the power of the Phoenix Mindset, about unleashing true excellence, being open for change and transformation as well as about mindfulness and its role in creating a successful and happy life.

So-Young Kang is the Founder and CEO of Gnowbe, an award-winning mobile authoring, analytics and content platform focused on learning, engagement and productivity through mobile, microlearning.

Gnowbe is a spin-off from Awaken Group, a pioneer of transformation design (TD) globally, multi_disciplinary approach to helping companies achieve their objectives by integrating business strategy, leadership and human-centred design. So-Young is an author of 'Inside Out' blogger (e.g., WEF, Huffington Post), global speaker (e.g., Davos, TEDx), and pioneer who believes in humanizing the world.

So-Young is a nominated Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum (WEF) since 2014. As a global speaker, thought leader and entrepreneur, So-Young has spoken on 6 continents and traveled to 50 countries on topics ranging from the future of work to the future of education and humanizing technology.

She is passionate about giving back and mentoring the next generation so founded the Young Professionals' Group, a character-based scholarship and mentorship program for students to achieve their professional dreams.

Sha-En YEO is a TEDx speaker, best-selling author and pioneer graduate of the Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) at the University of Pennsylvania. As the founder of Happiness Scientists, she has trained over 10,000 people in schools and organizations on the science of happiness. She has also been featured on multiple media channels including TV, newspaper and radio.

Founder of a happiness center and an advocate for Conscious Leadership and Mental Wellbeing through his programs Consciously-BE & Mindfully-You. Rajeev has partnered up with some of the world's leading conscious coaches and therapists to not only humanize the corporate space but to create a platform through My-Treats and Be-Treats for individuals to practice Mental Wellbeing. Mental Wellbeing programs are curated to work with each person to celebrate their authentic self and address obstacles so that each person may move forward with a growth and resilient mindset.

From being 6000ft underground in a mine, to starting an education business (that grew to have 4000 plus students) to spending years working in venture capital, I have has seen it all. I have listed companies on multiple international stock exchanges, and my financial services group has settled more than $3bn in loans over 19 years. I have a diverse work history combined with unique global research interviews with companies in more than 25 countries.

Taking this knowledge and experience makes me perfect to advise people on growing and achieving excellence, as I have experienced the rollercoaster myself, and know how to navigate the twists, turns and loops.

I hold two Masters degrees; an MBA and MSc (engineering) and am currently a Fellow of the MFAA (Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia), a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) (Professional Speakers Australia) and a Member of AICD (Australian Institute of Company Directors). Additionally, I am the first inspirationalist in Australia with Integrus Global and a Mentor with Mentored With Mark Bouris

Philip Merry has 40 years experience of delivering learning events in 61 countries. He is a keynote speaker, global leadership and team consultant, trainer, coach and facilitator. Philip has a PhD in Synchronicity and Leadership and is a global consultant specialising in helping teams made up of different cultures to work together and by enabling participants to engage head AND heart. In demand by global organisations clients comment on his ability to: work in situations where difficult interpersonal and intercultural dynamics are impacting business results, inspire and put people at their ease to establish a learning climate where people are motivated to be their best. Philip is a CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) and a GSF (Global Speaking Fellow) one of only 30 people worldwide to earn this highest award in the speaking profession. British by birth Philip has lived and worked globally from Singapore for the last 31 years.

Karen Tui Boyes is a champion for LifeLong Learning. Winner of the NZ Educator of the Year 2017 and 2014 and NZ Speaker of the Year award 2019 & 2013, Karen is an expert in effective teaching and learning, study skills, motivation and positive thinking. Karen is an author of 9 books and the creator of the Teachers Matter Magazine, Teachers Matter Conferences & Online Summit, Study Smart Workshops, Study Smart Board Game and the Habits of Mind Bootcamp. She is also CEO of Spectrum Education, and the Affiliate Director of the Institute for the Habits of Mind. She is currently the wife of one and mother of three.

Rebecca D. Costa is an American sociobiologist and futurist. She is the preeminent global expert on the subject of “fast adaptation” and recipient of the prestigious Edward O. Wilson Biodiversity Technology Award. Her career spans four decades of working with founders, key executives and venture capitalists in Silicon Valley. Costa’s first book, The Watchman’s Rattle: A Radical New Theory of Collapse, was an international bestseller. Her follow‐on book, titled On the Verge was introduced in 2017 to critical acclaim, shooting to the top of Amazon’s #1 New Business Releases. Costa’s work has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, SF Chronicle, The Guardian, and other leading publications.

Nishant Kasibhatla is a Peak Mental Performance Expert, a Guinness World Record Holder (2011) in memory and a Grand Master of Memory. He helps executives, managers and leaders to cultivate a High Performance Mindset and boost their focus and productivity. And he helps students to get better grades and ace their exams. Millions of television viewers have experienced Nishant Kasibhatla on the Discovery Channel, South China Morning Post, Channel News Asia, VTV, Zee TV and Vasantham TV networks. He is the creator of two online programs: Supercharge Your Memory Power and The Output Club for business owners, professionals and executives.

Described as endlessly optimistic, Nancy is a strategic futurist, global keynote speaker, corporate strategist and gatherer with a drive to help enterprise organizations and visionary leaders transform to meet the escalating expectations ahead.

Recognized as one of the top female futurists, Nancy's expertise and experiences ranges from A.I. to frozen foods to reinventing the internet, and all her projects have a key common denominator: transitioning away from the extractive operating systems and outdated business thinking that no longer hold up... to create the more sustainable, inclusive and dynamic solutions the future demands.

The world’s first TEDx licensee, a Singularity University lecturer, frequent SXSW (“south by southwest”) contributor, creator of the “Career Fair For the Future” for college + high school students, and recent co- founder of Femme Futurists Society (a growing collection of interviews with leading futurists around the world), Nancy advises leaders on the organizational structures and new mindsets necessary to effectively harness the significant technology innovations heading our way and ensure a safe and thriving future for us all.

James Taylor M.B.A. F.R.S.A. - who started his career managing high profile rock stars - is now an in- demand keynote speaker and internationally recognized leader in business creativity and innovation. For over 20 years, he has been advising CEO’s, entrepreneurs, educators, governments and leaders from Silicon Valley to Singapore on how to build innovative organizations, unlock creative potential, and increase productivity.

As the founder of C.SCHOOL  and the host of multiple global summits he has personally interviewed over 500 of the world’s leading creative minds including Silicon Valley tech CEO’s, New York Times bestselling authors, and artificial intelligence pioneers. Hundreds of thousands of people in over 120 countries have learned about creativity and innovation through his online courses, videos, media interviews and keynote speeches.

His clients have included Fortune Global 500 companies, government policy makers, industry associations, and he was recently the subject of a 30 minute BBC documentary about his life and work. He was awarded the S.D. Southern Prize from Canadian energy services company ATCO, the Award for Excellent from Geneva Group International and named 'ONTRApreneur of the Year’ from U.S. business and marketing automation leaders ONTRAPORT.

James is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts (F.R.S.A.) whose Fellows have included global innovators and leaders including President Benjamin Franklin, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Bob Dylan, Adam Smith, Nelson Mandela and Professor Stephen Hawking.

Grant 'Axe' Rawlinson is a world class human-powered explorer and team decision-making coach.  From the street level to the boardroom, international 7-aside rugby player to over 50 expeditions across the globe including walking across countries, cycling across continents, climbing Mt Everest and crossing sea's completely by human-power, Grant dedicates his life to the pursuit of Bold, Unique Goals.

A native of New Zealand is an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), a professional member of the Asian Professional Speakers Association(APSS) and co-chair of the Royal Geographic Society (Singapore branch).

He founded Powerful Humans to support leaders in developing highly aligned, empowered and antifragile teams so they can work more effectively in complex environments where the consequences of failure are high.

Glenn van Zutphen is the Founder of VanMedia Group Pte Ltd. a global consultancy in which he coaches high-performing leaders and their teams to be confident, credible, and clear omni-channel communicators in good times and during a crisis. In 25+ years as an international journalist, Glenn worked around the world in TV, print, radio, and online news for CNN International, CNBC Asia, USA Today, and NHK Japan. He is also the current host of the Weekend Mornings radio show on MoneyFM 89.3, voted Singapore’s "Most Influential Radio Station" in 2019 and 2020.

He is an active member of Asia Professional Speakers Singapore and American Chamber of Commerce Singapore; a Past-President of Singapore’s Foreign Correspondents Association and the American Association of Singapore. Glenn co-authored the business marketing book “Happy Customers Everywhere”, “The American Journey in Singapore,” and four editions of the “Living in Singapore Reference Guide.”

Dee is a Certified Futurist and Long Term AnalystTM, with 20-years experience working in the recruitment sector in Europe and Asia.

She owned an employment agency for 14 years, partnering with over 450 corporate clients, and has personally coached over 10,000k candidates with their careers.

She has worked on various start-up projects within the education, e-learning, and e-commerce space, and is currently part of a founding team launching a legal-tech start-up.

As a Futurist, Dee works with research and data to form ‘future narratives’ around industries that will die/survive, jobs that will appear/disappear and emerging career trends.

As a certified Trainer and Copywriter, she consults with individuals and corporates on topics related to the ‘Future of work’ and ‘Future of Leadership’, with the objective of ‘future-proofing’ the current workforce and businesses.
As a hobby-project Dee manages an active community of mama-entrepreneurs, where the focus is on up- skilling and heart-led growth.

Charlie Ang is “The Everything 4.0 Futurist”. As a Keynote Speaker, Global Futurist, Innovation Strategist and Transformation Expert, Charlie helps organisations and executives to preview, pre-empt and prepare for the hyper-disruptive future.  
Since 2013, he has been advocating the 4.0 model, which World Economic Forum refers to as the 4th Industrial Revolution in 2016. He firmly believes that, in the 4th Industrial Revolution, everything, from our economic models, political structures, social organizations to ways of life, will be re-invented from 3.0 version today to 4.0 model in the 2020s decade. Leaders who prepare for this 4.0 future today will be the winners of tomorrow.
He is the Founder of Everything 4.0, a future readiness agency and Ambassador of SingularityU Singapore, the local chapter of Singularity University. Charlie has been featured in international and Asian media such as BBC, Financial Times, Al Jazeera, Asian Scientist, The Telegraph, Channel News Asia, MediaCorp, Straits Times, Business Times, Esquire and others.

"In these uncertain and challenging times people need help and they need hope! That is my business,

and my message!" Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey

Bob works with leading-edge business owners and independent professionals who want to profitably enhance their leadership and careers; as well as organizations that want to remain competitive and profitable, to motivate, educate, and empower their staff, improve client acquisition, increase sales, and become even more profitable.

Thousands of leaders and professionals across the globe have been successfully applying Bob’s idea- rich, creative, practical, and ‘profitable’ Ideas At Work! over the past 25 plus years.
Canada’s Ideaman, Bob Hooey, is committed to your growth and the success of your teams. He has the proven idea-rich programs and idea-rich books to reinforce that mutually profitable commitment.

ALAIN HUNKINS is a sought-after leadership speaker, consultant, trainer, and coach. His recent book, CRACKING THE LEADERSHIP CODE: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders (Wiley, March 2020) launched as the #1 Bestselling New Release in Business Communication on Amazon. Over his twenty- year career, Alain has led over 2,000 groups in 25 countries. Clients include Wal-Mart, Pfizer, Citigroup, General Electric, State Farm Insurance, IBM, General Motors, and Microsoft. Alain has designed and facilitated seminars on numerous leadership topics, including teambuilding, conflict management, communication, peak performance, innovation, engagement, and change. Alain also serves on the faculty of Duke Corporate Education and has published over 400 articles on leadership.