Adam takes a deep dive into the digital revolution that is being heralded by ChatGPT and adjacent Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. 

Starting with the absolute basics — “what is a GPT and how does it work” — all the way through to the most recent product and platform releases, often just weeks old, Adam will bring your audience up to speed with these incredible disruptive technologies.

GPT call centres and AI-generated training materials that save millions. Incredible life-like videos from simple language commands. Analysing complex information in seconds for business insights and sales leads. Transforming our children’s education. And the promise of a world without language barriers.

Don’t put all this in the too-hard basket — let Adam show how to make AI work for you today and carry your business into tomorrow.

Audience takeaways:

• How AI (inc. LLMs like ChatGPT) is impacting every industry and how to harness its potential
• Sneak peaks at the very latest tech breakthroughs, often just weeks old!
• The social and cyber threats of disinformation posed by video and voice simulation, and other potential downsides
• The power to be drawn from the youngest people in your workforce
• Tips for keeping up if you feel overwhelmed by the pace of change

A cybercrime is reported in Australia every seven minutes, costing more than $29 billion annually. Telstra alone blocks hundreds of millions of suspicious SMS and phone calls every year. 

Whether it’s catphishing, ransomware, deep fake videos — cyber is a new game altogether. It is slick. It is personalised. And it is everywhere. As Adam likes to say, “You’re only as strong as your weakest link … and that link is Gary from accounts — who just LOVES clicking on cat videos.”

Audience takeaways: 

• The cutting-edge best — or should I say, worst — examples of cybercrime
• The sheer scope and types of cybercrime in Australia
• Practical tips you can employ right now to improve your cyber security
• Why protecting your business is a people and culture issue as much as a software one

As Australia’s best-known popular mathematician, Adam has been entertaining and inspiring educators, parents and kids with his joy for all things mathematical.

His TED Talk on Monster Prime Numbers has had over two million views and is regularly voted one of the top 10 best TED Talks for maths and science, and he was one of the featured speakers in Carmen Gallo’s 2022 book Talk Like Ted - the 9 public speaking secrets of the world’s top minds. 

Audience takeaways:

• The joy of mathematics
• The importance of maths and STEM education
• Encouraging girls into maths and science
• Cool maths facts you can use to blow other people’s minds

ESG has moved well beyond corporate reporting requirements. For organisations navigating the push to net zero, scope three emissions accountability, and the accelerating role of artificial intelligence in both driving and disrupting sustainability goals, the conversations happening right now are genuinely consequential. Adam Spencer has been part of those conversations for a long time.

With more than two decades in public life spanning science communication, media, and technology advocacy, Adam brings a perspective on ESG that is both broad and deeply informed. He has worked alongside government bodies, global energy companies, and sustainability-focused organisations, giving him a front-row view of how ESG commitments translate into real-world action and complexity.

Why AI Changes the ESG Equation
What sets Adam apart as a keynote speaker on ESG is his ability to connect sustainability with the technological forces reshaping it. As artificial intelligence scales rapidly, its intersection with ESG is becoming one of the defining challenges for business leaders. The energy demands of AI infrastructure, the promise of machine learning in accelerating clean energy breakthroughs, and the strategic opportunities this tension creates are all areas Adam explores with clarity and genuine insight.

Making Complex Ideas Land
Adam is known for making technically demanding subjects accessible without dumbing them down. His background in science communication means he understands how to translate complex systems thinking into frameworks that resonate with boards, leadership teams, and industry audiences alike. For event organisers looking for a speaker who can hold a room while driving a substantive conversation, Adam delivers both.

A Keynote Built for This Moment
ESG strategy is no longer a siloed function. It intersects with technology investment, supply chain decisions, stakeholder reporting, and competitive positioning. Adam’s keynote speaks to the full complexity of that landscape, challenging audiences to think beyond compliance and toward genuine leadership in the sustainability space.

For conferences and industry events that want their ESG session to be genuinely memorable and thought-provoking, Adam Spencer is a compelling choice.