Keynote and Feature Presenters
ICOT 2024 is set to showcase a diverse lineup of prominent figures, spanning keynotes, featured speakers, researchers, practitioners, and innovators. These thought leaders hail from a wide array of fields, encompassing sciences, education, business, government, ethics, philosophy, history, human rights, neuroscience, architecture, sociology, anthropology, health sciences, sports, the arts, and more.
International number one bestselling author of "The Tattooist of Auschwitz," recently adapted into a critically acclaimed mini-series and an Ambassador for Courage to Care
Biomedical engineer & world expert in neural interfaces; Professor & Head of Vascular Bionics Laboratory - Dept. Medicine, University of Melbourne
Kuku-Yalanji & Gumbaynngirr Man from the First Nations of Far North Queensland & the mid North Coast of NSW. One of the most influential voices & advocates for Indigenous education & employment
Foundation Distinguished Professor, School of Education, University of Kansas; Professor in Educational Leadership, Melbourne Graduate School of Education
Co-national Project Manager OECD SSES; Professor at Graduate School of Leadership and Innovation, Shizenkan University
Public accountant at the forefront of merging decentralisation technologies with accounting and the application of Bitcoin and blockchain technologies
Accomplished composer & performer in Māori Performing Arts, and trained as a primary school teacher delivering in the Māori language
One of the few international researchers on thinking to have turned his research into award-winning results in education, the corporate world & high performance sport
Co-founder of Dream a Dream,
a charitable trust empowering children from vulnerable backgrounds to overcome adversity .
Entrepreneur, Podcast host and founder of Crosby & Prince Ventures, dedicated to investing in ventures that redefine industries
Co-President of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW, Nobel Peace Prize 1985); Co-founder of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)
Futurist and the founder of the think tank and trend analysis firm - Thinque
Co-Founder of Portable, a purpose-driven digital design agency with a mission to address social need and policy failure in the community using human-centered design and technology
Director of The Bulwul Njindiwan Group; Co-Founder Tjungu Project, established support programs for Indigenous young people at Killara Foundation
Founder and CEO of Shrunk, a dynamic innovator with experience in climate smart engineering delivering innovations that matter
Cognitive and learning scientist; member of the Faculty of Education and a Principal Research Scientist at Harvard University
Initiator, program, and scientific director of the CRIA (Child Rights in Action) forums. Educated in Pedagogy and the philosophy of education, and provides training in the education, social, Intergovernmental and NGO sectors
Frank is the Principal of “deBono Consulting”, has been acknowledged by Edward de Bono as one of the foremost practitioners of the Lateral thinking methods worldwide
Aixa Pérez-Prado is a writer, illustrator, translator and faculty member at Florida International University
Social Impact Business Strategist; Speaker, Non – Executive Director, Teaming up with purpose – led organisations to innovate for good
Leading Australian educator, highly renowned internationally and changemaker for the good
Committed to visionary thinking & relentless innovation; Co-founder of Shrunk, instrumental in pioneering sustainable technology solutions that transcend traditional boundaries
Designer specialising in research & design of school learning environments; Honorary Senior Fellow of Melbourne University & Adjunct Professor of RMIT University
Melbourne-based Educational Technologist, International Speaker, CoderDojo Mentor, Blockchain Expert, and Business Development Executive
Lighting Designer, internationally
respected and known for his creative skills and designs
A school leader in the Netherlands, Egypt and Thailand, Annelies has experienced a most privileged leadership and learning journey
Worked as a Biology teacher for 20 years, before moving into the Victorian public service in the Occupational Health and Safety Commission and then Business Victoria
Associate Professor in Early Childhood Education at Florida International University in Miami, Angela is the founder & leader of the Visible Thinking South Florida initiative
Founder of MARS Gallery, a leading, cutting-edge commercial gallery, Established ADA Consultancy, one of Melbourne’s premier placemaking & art consultancy groups
Founder of More Than Management, with a commitment to building recognition for women’s sport & empowering sportswomen to build successful careers on & off the field
Editor-in-chief of Warp News, who writes fact-based optimistic news on technology, science and human progress; Member of the Swedish National AI Commission
Carl H. Pforzheimer, Jr. Professor of Teaching and Learning, Emeritus, at the Harvard Graduate School of Education; Founding member of research & development group Project Zero
Founder of the Centre for the Future & a Fellow of the World Academy of Art & Science; Co-founder of The Ecority Trust
Melbourne-based software engineer with a unique background and a passion for open-source software and freedom technology
Director, International Childhood Trauma Conference and Senior Project Lead, Child and Youth Participation and Engagement at the Australian Childhood Foundation
Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, Best Selling Author, Director of Rethinking the Brain and Co-Founder of Brain Camp