Finance & Future

DAVID ELLYARD - has a clear and compelling understanding of how new ideas and innovative technology are transforming our present lives and our common future. This comes from a life deeply involved in science, technology and innovation; as a researcher (including a year in Antarctica), teacher, radio and TV broadcaster, successful author and Government policy adviser. [More...]

RICHARD NEVILLE - Australia's Most Controversial Futurist - Richard Neville has been a practising futurist since 1963, when he launched a magazine that widened the boundaries of free speech on two continents. In the 70's and 80's, both as an author and social commentator, his discussions of trends, innovation, the new consumer, info-tech and globalisation reached a mass TV audience. In the 90's, Richard became a full time futurist, both in print and on conference stages. [More...]

PROF. NEVILLE NORMAN - Powerful and provocative speaker committed to increasing understanding of how the economy actually works. Makes facts and figures come clear and alive. Living proof that economics is NOT "dismal". Experienced academic teacher and researcher, business consultant and analyst, media and video performer and public speaker in over 4000 addresses to business and community groups in over a dozen countries. [More...]

PHIL RUTHVEN - is the founder and Executive Chairman of the IBIS group, Australia's best known business information, forecasting and strategic consulting corporation. He is also a director of other companies. Phil contributes regularly to radio, TV, newspaper, magazines and commentaries on business, economic and social issues. He continues to be one of the nation's most frequent and prolific commentators in demand by the media, and is possibly Australia's most respected futurist. [More...]