Joe Brumm

Joe Brumm is an award-winning Australian animator, writer, and producer, best known as the creator of the global phenomenon Bluey. With a career spanning more than two decades across Australia and the UK, Joe has worked at the highest levels of children’s television, including time on internationally successful series such as Peppa Pig. His work is defined by its clarity of storytelling, emotional honesty, and deep respect for audiences of all ages.

In 2018, Joe created Bluey, inspired by his own experiences as a parent. What began as a preschool animated series quickly became a cultural touchstone, praised worldwide for its humour, heart, and authentic portrayal of family life. Bluey has received critical acclaim and industry awards, and is widely recognised for redefining what children’s programming can achieve; engaging not only young viewers, but parents, educators, and leaders alike.

Beyond animation, Joe’s work explores universal themes that resonate far beyond the screen: creativity under constraint, the power of play, emotional intelligence, and the importance of presence in an increasingly distracted world. His storytelling demonstrates how simple ideas, executed with intention and empathy, can create profound impact.

In keynote settings, Joe offers rare insight into building meaningful creative cultures, sustaining long-term success, and leading with humanity. Drawing on real-world experiences from the creative industries and family life, he challenges audiences to rethink productivity, connection, and what truly drives high-performing teams.

Joe Brumm’s message is ultimately one of balance, between ambition and empathy, structure and imagination, leadership and listening. His work reminds us that the most powerful outcomes often come not from doing more, but from paying closer attention to what matters most.