Brett Wiskar
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – INNOVATION SPEAKER – CONFERENCE SPEAKER – ADAPTABILITY SPEAKER
INNOVATION & FUTURISM – CHANGE & ADAPTABILITY – LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY
Meet Brett
Brett Wiskar is National Innovation Manager at Australian Catholic University
Brett has spent the last 25 years in digital, technology, and innovation in Australia and the UK. Brett’s entrepreneurial approach to innovation has been used to drive business change and digital platform adoption across large corporations and government agencies in Australia. He has worked with some of the largest brands in the country on their digital roadmaps and innovation programs. He is a recipient of numerous awards and is a frequent speaker on the topics of innovation and technology.
At ACU Brett’s role is to plot the digital innovation pathways for the University. This impacts 2,500 staff and more than 24,000 students. He leads project teams on diverse subjects such as digital enablement, innovation, data, and innovation strategy. He is responsible for Technology, Digital Innovation, and Change Adoption.
Speaking
Brett is passionate about the technology that is creating the future – he loves to speak and inspire!
Available for keynote speaking engagements and workshops to business and industry across the Asia Pac region, Brett is an engaging conference speaker who will develop content for your audience to align with your themes and the focus of your event or business!
LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY
Transform Your Leadership: Brett’s Strategies for Empowering Leaders and Driving Innovation. Develop effective Strategic Thinking to drive growth and innovation. Lead confidently in the digital age with Leadership in the Digital Age, leveraging digital tools to enhance leadership effectiveness. Build High-Performance Teams that are motivated and results-driven. Become a Visionary Leader by creating and communicating a compelling vision that inspires your team. Brett’s dynamic presentations provide the tools and strategies needed for long-term success and innovation. Book Brett Wiskar to unlock your leadership potential and steer your organization towards a prosperous future.
ADAPTABILITY & CHANGE
Mastering Change: Brett’s Keynotes on Adaptability and Leading Through Change. Adaptability and Change Keynotes cover the fact that these 2 things; Adaptability and Change are the two constants in our modern lives. Our world is changing faster than ever and our role as the most adaptable species on the planet is to adapt to what is thrown at us. The compounding nature change means it's coming at us faster than ever. Brett's Change and Adaptability Keynotes help audiences understand the forces and trends that are driving the change we're experiencing and how we can adapt. If you're building your; skills, career, team and business for today's market then are you really ready to adapt for what tomorrow brings? The last 30 years has seen more change than the previous 100 years - the last decade has seen more change than the previous two. So what what does adaptability look like and how can your become an adaptable leader and organisation.
INNOVATION & FUTURISM
Innovate for the Future: Brett’s Visionary Talks on Innovation and Futurism. Innovation and Futurism - Emerging Technologies, AI & Machine Learning, Digital Transformation, Future Trends: Unlock the future with Brett’s captivating keynotes on Innovation & Futurism. Dive into the world of Emerging Technologies, where groundbreaking advancements are reshaping industries. Explore the transformative power of AI & Machine Learning, driving efficiency and innovation across sectors. Brett’s insights into Digital Transformation will guide your organization through the complexities of adopting new technologies, ensuring a seamless transition into the digital age. Stay ahead of the curve with an in-depth look at Future Trends, identifying opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Brett’s engaging presentations are designed to inspire and equip your team with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. Book Brett Wiskar today to future-proof your business and ignite a culture of innovation.
“Brett’s knowledge in technological leadership and guidance on best practice in innovation, digital platforms and revenue generation is invaluable.”
“Brett nailed it. He had the afternoon session and his presentation about AI had the attention of the crowd, and his style was highly engaging. The slideshow with embedded videos was incredibly professional but well considered and had the attention of the audience. Highly recommended.”
“Brett challenged attendees with what is already happening now, and what might happen in the future. Wow – what a fantastic speaker and the feedback received was excellent.”
“Brett stoked the fires of creativity and innovation for our Food Leaders Australia event. His take on value chains, technology and how they can be harnessed to drive the transformation in our sector is always fresh and a wakeup call that enterprises should always take heed.”
“Brett’s grasp of the challenges and opportunities of innovation in and around Agribusiness is only superseded by his ability to eloquently articulate both experiences of innovation and opportunity to be gained from innovation.”
Writing
BRETT WRITES INSIGHTFUL CONTENT FOR INDUSTRY AND MAINSTREAM PUBLICATIONS
Is $100 billion realistic for our ag sector by 2030?
In October 2018, the National Farmers' Federation (NFF) launched the 2030 Roadmap. The ambitious vision was to plot a path for the Australian ag sector to exceed $100 billion in farm gate output within the next decade. So how are we travelling? On target or off our rocker? Our ability to adapt in a rapidly changing world will be crucial.
‘Fake’ Food, the Super Bowl and Fake News
Every year, one Sunday, early in February, the eyes of the USA turn on to the Super Bowl. In 2020 a lobby group spent a purported US$5.6 million to use the Super Bowl platform to pedal fear to the public about clean or alternate meats using pseudoscience. Innovation and progress aren't always right and new isn't always better but science and reason must win out over fear and deceit.
A tale of innovation, greed, compassion & disruption in the face of COVID-19
In the face of the COVID19 crisis to date Italy has seen more confronting times than almost anyone. When crises arise we frequently see both the best of people and the worst. In this case skilled innovators brought their focused problem solving to the aid of the health care system and in the process disrupted the incumbent supplier who failed to see the situation from the perspective of their or understand the need to act for the greater good.
Workforce disruption – Better Leaders to Build a Better Future
In 2015 CEDA (Committee for Economic Development of Australia) released a report that 5 million Australian jobs from that time would cease to exist through automation before 2030. The concept has been extrapolated to become a key topic at every relevant seminar and conference since then but now that we're nearly a third of the way into the forecast period what opportunities are their for Australia to use leadership as a tool to combat the forecast disruption...?
Opinion: Australian ag must grow up to grow
AUSTRALIA’S agricultural industry has a bright future with growing global opportunities at every turn. Despite being globally remote, battling the challenge of being distributed across such a large continent, and the impact of a predominantly arid climate, the nation’s ability to produce agricultural product for the global market sees Australia punching well above its weight. Australia’s commercial relationships with the rest of the world are driven by a first world economy, underpinned by enormous natural resources, a widely dispersed population and a good helping of ingenuity.
From wetline to online, the digital market takes shape
I was recently interviewed for this article which was first published in the September 2019 edition of 'FISH', the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation's (FRDC) quarterly industry publication. The business-to-business [...]
Let’s Talk
TALK TO BRETT AND FIND OUR HOW POWERFUL THIS CONTENT CAN BE
Brett can deliver keynotes, written content, or workshops that are designed to inspire, inform and engage your audiences. Developing content based on themes for the future of industry and focusing on innovation, future trends and skills needed in the business world of tomorrow is what we do.