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Ross Dawson

Ross Dawson Futurist | Parallel Entrepreneur | Global Keynote Speaker | 5 x Bestselling author including Thriving on Overload

Ross Dawson
Ross Dawson's Biography

Ross Dawson is globally recognized as a leading futurist, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, strategy advisor, and bestselling author. Strong demand for Ross’s expertise has seen him deliver keynote speeches and executive workshops in over 30 countries across six continents and consult to leading organizations worldwide such as American Express, Citibank, Coca-Cola, Dubai Ministry of Finance, EY, Gartner, Google, Macquarie Bank, News Limited, Procter & Gamble, PwC, Star Alliance, Visa and many other leading organizations. He is Founding Chairman of the Advanced Human Technologies Group of companies, which includes professional services and publishing units, futures consultancy Future Exploration Network, and Bondi Innovation Alliance. He is author of five books, including most recently Thriving on Overload and the acclaimed Living Networks, which The New York Times credits with predicting the social networking revolution. Ross’s frequent media appearances include CNN, Bloomberg TV, SkyNews, European Business Network, Channel News Asia, ABC TV, Today and Sunrise shows, New York Times, The Guardian and many others. Ross has been named as one of the most influential people in the world on topics including the future of work, fintech, crowdfunding, and Enterprise 2.0. Ross has run executive education programs and lectured at numerous academic institutions around the world, including the University of Virginia, Australian Graduate School of Management, Singapore Institute of Management, Institute of Banking and Finance, Institute of Company Directors Malaysia and Singularity University in Silicon Valley, and is faculty for the innovation programs of Australian Institute of Company Directors. Previously Ross worked in senior positions in London, Tokyo and Sydney with organizations including Merrill Lynch, NCR and most recently Thomson Financial as Global Director – Capital Markets. He has extensive international business experience and speaks five languages. 

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Thriving on Overload

Ross reveals how to turn today’s information deluge into a source of clarity and advantage. He shares proven strategies for focus, decision-making, and performance in a world of constant input.

This keynote equips leaders and teams with tools to master complexity. Audiences leave empowered to filter noise, harness knowledge, and thrive in the age of overload.


Reinvention for a Post-Pandemic Future

Our speaker shows how the pandemic has permanently reshaped business and society. Ross highlights how organizations can reinvent themselves to seize opportunities in a transformed landscape.

This session inspires leaders to embrace reinvention as a continuous discipline. Participants gain insights into resilience, adaptability, and long-term growth in a world of disruption.


Excellence in Virtual Work and Organizations

Ross explores how virtual work has moved from necessity to strategic advantage. He demonstrates how organizations can excel in distributed models while maintaining productivity and culture.

This keynote provides actionable strategies for remote leadership, collaboration, and innovation. Audiences leave ready to build high-performing organizations in the digital workplace era.


The Next 25 Years

Our speaker provides a sweeping vision of the forces that will define the next quarter-century. Ross connects technological, social, and economic shifts to outline what lies ahead for organizations and humanity.

This talk offers leaders a roadmap for long-term success. Audiences gain foresight into the megatrends that will shape strategy, innovation, and opportunity.


Profiting from Technology Trends

Ross shows how organizations can move beyond awareness of technology to capturing its real value. He explains how to identify trends early and translate them into profitable strategies.

This session equips executives to stay ahead of disruption. Participants leave with practical frameworks for leveraging emerging technologies to drive growth.


Harnessing the Power of Innovation

In this keynote, Ross reveals what it takes to embed innovation into the heart of organizations. He shares tools and examples that show how creativity and experimentation unlock competitive advantage.

This talk motivates leaders to move from incremental improvements to breakthrough thinking. Audiences leave with the inspiration and methods to harness innovation across every level of business.


Wellbeing in a World of Overload

Ross connects personal wellbeing with the ability to manage information and stress. He offers practical techniques for resilience, balance, and focus in demanding environments.

This keynote empowers organizations to prioritize wellbeing as a driver of performance. Attendees leave with tools to build healthier cultures and sustain success in a world of constant demands.


Business in the Age of AI

Our speaker explores how artificial intelligence is transforming business models, industries, and competition. Ross highlights both the opportunities for growth and the challenges of ethical adoption.

This talk equips leaders to integrate AI responsibly and strategically. Audiences gain clarity on how to thrive in an economy increasingly defined by intelligent technologies.


Leadership for Radical Times

Ross examines the qualities leaders need in a world of uncertainty and rapid change. He emphasizes vision, adaptability, and empathy as keys to inspiring trust and guiding teams through disruption.

This session offers practical tools for leading with confidence in radical times. Attendees leave with a renewed sense of purpose and a roadmap for transformative leadership.


Embracing the Future

Ross closes with an inspiring exploration of how to actively shape the future. He encourages leaders to move beyond fear of change and embrace the opportunities ahead with optimism and boldness.

This keynote leaves audiences energized to take action. Participants walk away with both inspiration and strategies to thrive in the unfolding future.


Creating the Future of Business

Ross explores how organizations can actively shape their own future rather than simply react to change. He shows how foresight, agility, and innovation combine to create enduring success.

This keynote equips leaders with strategies to design businesses that thrive amid disruption. Audiences leave inspired to take bold steps toward building the future they want.


Social Media and the Future

Our speaker examines how social media continues to reshape communication, culture, and commerce. Ross highlights the emerging platforms and behaviors that will define the next phase of digital interaction.

This session offers businesses insights to harness social media strategically. Attendees gain clarity on how to build meaningful engagement and stay ahead in an ever-changing landscape.


Competing in the Global Economy

Ross demonstrates what it takes to succeed in an interconnected world. He explains how globalization, shifting power dynamics, and technological change create both risks and new opportunities.

This keynote provides leaders with practical approaches to staying competitive on the global stage. Audiences leave ready to adapt strategies and seize opportunities across borders.


Tapping Personal Networks to Drive Business Success

In this engaging talk, Ross reveals how personal and professional networks drive innovation, growth, and resilience. He shares insights into building and leveraging connections for lasting impact.

This session empowers participants to view networking as a strategic asset. Attendees walk away with tools to unlock the full potential of relationships in business.


Platform Strategy – How to Create Exponential Value

Ross explains how platform-based business models generate exponential growth and redefine industries. He highlights how companies can create ecosystems that connect participants and deliver unmatched value.

This keynote inspires organizations to embrace platform thinking. Audiences gain practical frameworks to design strategies that transform scale into opportunity.


The Power of Social Media

Our speaker dives into the enduring influence of social media on branding, reputation, and consumer behavior. Ross shows how organizations can harness its power while managing the risks it brings.

This talk gives leaders clarity on navigating the digital conversation. Attendees leave equipped to use social media as a driver of trust, influence, and growth.


Future of the Enterprise

Ross explores how enterprises must evolve in structure, culture, and strategy to thrive in a digital-first economy. He explains the shift toward adaptability, decentralization, and collaborative ecosystems.

This keynote provides leaders with insights into redesigning organizations for the future. Audiences leave with strategies to make enterprises more agile, innovative, and resilient.


Technology Leadership in an Accelerating World

Ross shows how leadership must adapt to keep pace with accelerating technological change. He reveals the qualities and mindsets required to inspire teams and drive progress in dynamic environments.

This session equips executives with the tools to lead confidently in times of transformation. Attendees walk away prepared to embrace change and lead with vision.


Creating the Future of Media

In this keynote, Ross explores how media is being reinvented by technology, audience behavior, and new business models. He demonstrates what it takes to succeed in this rapidly evolving landscape.

This talk helps organizations anticipate where media is heading and how to innovate effectively. Audiences leave with actionable ideas for shaping the future of storytelling and engagement.


Creating the Future of Financial Services

Ross highlights how technology is disrupting banking, payments, and financial systems worldwide. He explains how fintech, blockchain, and AI are rewriting the rules of financial services.

This keynote inspires leaders to reimagine their role in the financial ecosystem. Attendees gain strategies to innovate responsibly and capture opportunities in a transforming industry.


The Future of Professional Services

Ross explores how technology, client expectations, and global competition are reshaping professional services. He shows how firms must embrace innovation, collaboration, and new business models to stay ahead.

This keynote equips leaders with insights to adapt and thrive in a disrupted sector. Audiences leave ready to reimagine value creation and future-proof their organizations.


The Future of Government

Our speaker examines how governments can evolve in the face of digital transformation, rising citizen expectations, and global challenges. Ross highlights opportunities for smarter governance, transparency, and responsiveness.

This talk provides policymakers and leaders with a vision for modern governance. Attendees gain strategies to harness technology and rebuild trust in public institutions.


Creating the Future of PR

Ross demonstrates how public relations is being reinvented by social media, data, and AI. He reveals how trust, influence, and authenticity are now at the heart of successful communication.

This keynote offers organizations a roadmap to navigate the future of PR. Audiences leave with actionable tools to strengthen reputation and engagement in an evolving media landscape.


Creating the Future of Retail

In this session, Ross explores the future of retail, where technology, customer experience, and sustainability converge. He shows how brands can reimagine shopping to stay relevant in a competitive market.

This talk equips retailers with practical strategies to adapt and innovate. Participants walk away with fresh perspectives on creating value in the next generation of retail.


Creating the Future of Travel

Ross highlights how travel is being reshaped by technology, consumer expectations, and sustainability concerns. He explores new models for tourism, aviation, and hospitality.

This keynote inspires organizations to adapt to shifting traveler behaviors and opportunities. Audiences leave with strategies to build resilience and deliver exceptional experiences in the future of travel.


The Future of Project Management

Our speaker reveals how project management is evolving in an age of agility, digital tools, and distributed teams. Ross shows how leaders can balance structure with flexibility for greater success.

This talk provides practical guidance for modern project leaders. Audiences gain insights into methods that drive efficiency, adaptability, and collaboration in complex environments.


The Future of the CIO

Ross examines the changing role of the Chief Information Officer as technology becomes central to every organization. He highlights how CIOs must evolve from IT managers to strategic leaders.

This keynote equips executives to lead digital transformation with confidence. Attendees leave with clarity on how to position CIOs at the core of business innovation and growth.


Opportunities for Mutual Value Creation

Ross explores how businesses can succeed by creating value for all stakeholders—customers, employees, partners, and society. He emphasizes collaboration, trust, and shared purpose as drivers of long-term success.

This session provides leaders with strategies to move beyond short-term gains. Audiences leave inspired to build organizations that thrive by contributing to broader ecosystems.


Influence Is the Future of Marketing and PR

Our speaker shows how influence—authentic, trusted, and data-driven—has become the foundation of modern marketing and PR. Ross reveals how organizations can cultivate and leverage influence to build lasting impact.

This talk offers businesses clear strategies to stand out in a noisy digital world. Participants leave with practical tools to grow influence and strengthen brand credibility.


The Global Health Economy: Today and Tomorrow

Ross examines the rise of the global health economy, from biotech and digital health to wellness and longevity. He highlights the innovations driving growth and the challenges of access, equity, and sustainability.

This keynote provides a roadmap for leaders in health and beyond. Audiences leave with a clear understanding of opportunities in one of the world’s fastest-growing and most vital sectors.


How Technology Is Transforming Aged Care

Ross explores how digital tools, robotics, and AI are revolutionizing aged care. He highlights how technology can enhance quality of life, extend independence, and support healthcare providers.

This keynote provides leaders with a vision for the future of aging. Audiences leave inspired to embrace innovations that bring dignity and better care to older populations.


The Future of Local Retail

Our speaker examines how local retail can thrive in an era of e-commerce dominance. Ross shows how personalization, community engagement, and technology create opportunities for reinvention.

This talk equips retailers with strategies to remain competitive and relevant. Participants walk away with actionable insights for building stronger connections with local consumers.


The Future of Libraries and Museums

Ross demonstrates how libraries and museums are evolving into vibrant, technology-enhanced cultural hubs. He explains how digital innovation, interactivity, and new business models are redefining their role in society.

This keynote inspires cultural leaders to reimagine heritage and learning spaces. Audiences leave with ideas for creating inclusive, future-ready institutions that engage new generations.


A Future of Crowds: Implications for Government and Society

In this thought-provoking session, Ross explores how crowdsourcing, collective intelligence, and mass collaboration are transforming governance and social structures. He highlights both opportunities and risks for institutions and communities.

This talk gives leaders practical insights into harnessing the wisdom of crowds responsibly. Attendees leave with a deeper understanding of how collective participation is reshaping society and decision-making.

Ross Dawson
Ross Dawson's Biography

Ross Dawson is globally recognized as a leading futurist, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, strategy advisor, and bestselling author. Strong demand for Ross’s expertise has seen him deliver keynote speeches and executive workshops in over 30 countries across six continents and consult to leading organizations worldwide such as American Express, Citibank, Coca-Cola, Dubai Ministry of Finance, EY, Gartner, Google, Macquarie Bank, News Limited, Procter & Gamble, PwC, Star Alliance, Visa and many other leading organizations. He is Founding Chairman of the Advanced Human Technologies Group of companies, which includes professional services and publishing units, futures consultancy Future Exploration Network, and Bondi Innovation Alliance. He is author of five books, including most recently Thriving on Overload and the acclaimed Living Networks, which The New York Times credits with predicting the social networking revolution. Ross’s frequent media appearances include CNN, Bloomberg TV, SkyNews, European Business Network, Channel News Asia, ABC TV, Today and Sunrise shows, New York Times, The Guardian and many others. Ross has been named as one of the most influential people in the world on topics including the future of work, fintech, crowdfunding, and Enterprise 2.0. Ross has run executive education programs and lectured at numerous academic institutions around the world, including the University of Virginia, Australian Graduate School of Management, Singapore Institute of Management, Institute of Banking and Finance, Institute of Company Directors Malaysia and Singularity University in Silicon Valley, and is faculty for the innovation programs of Australian Institute of Company Directors. Previously Ross worked in senior positions in London, Tokyo and Sydney with organizations including Merrill Lynch, NCR and most recently Thomson Financial as Global Director – Capital Markets. He has extensive international business experience and speaks five languages. 

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