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Dr Ben Hamer is a renowned sociologist and accredited futurist, who was recently awarded the number

one thought leader for the Future of Work in the Asia-Pacific by Onalytica. Ben has undertaken work and research around the world, including time spent leading critical projects at

the World Economic Forum as well as being a Visiting Scholar at Yale University. 

He is an Adjunct

Professor at Edith Cowan University’s School of Business and Law and a Non-Executive Director for the Australian HR Institute, where he was appointed as the youngest Non-Executive Director in the organisation’s history, as well as being on the Board of Netball NSW, which includes oversight of both the

NSW Swifts and Giants professional netball teams.

A sought-after media commentator and keynote speaker on future trends, Ben is the host of the

ThinkerTank podcast, which is all about the trends shaping the way we will live, work and play in the

future.

   Belinda is one of Australia’s most experienced and well-respected media trainers, drawing her expert insights from more than 25 years as a journalist and presenter across TV, radio and print, and as a media strategist and advisor to senior politicians. 

A trusted and effective coach, her clients include national industry leaders in education, cyber security, finance, health, law, property and construction, real estate, travel, tourism and government.