Keynotes, Panels, Executive Conversations
William speaks about the human consequences of technological and social change—from AI and creativity to masculinity, belonging, social cohesion, and the future of work.
Humans in an artificial age
AI, creativity, skills, agency, and how to preserve humanity in the age of automation.
Boys, belonging, and the internet
Masculinity, loneliness, online culture, radicalisation and social cohesion.
Designing better futures
What behavioural design, social innovation and fifteen years of making change can teach leaders about institutions and transformation.
William has spoken to audiences ranging from executive board rooms to conference halls with thousands of people. He has appeared on prime time television, radio, and worked with non-profits, corporates, technology summits, and youth-led intiatives.
World Economic Forum, Davos
Obama Democracy Forum, Chicago, US
YMCA Global
Mental Health Alliance, Microsoft, Sydney
Youth Forum Switzerland, Switzerland
Tech Against Terrorism Summit, Sydney
Queensland Health Summit, Brisbane
Global Good Fund Summit, Washington, US
Mates in Construction Conference, Brisbane
IPAA Conference, Brisbane
Orygen Institute, Melbourne
ABC Radio, Brisbane
Today, Channel Seven
Australian Broadcasting Corporation Leadership Development Program, Sydney
BiiG Conference, Brisbane
Singularity Summit, Sydney
University of Queensland Graduate Conference, Brisbane
BDO Partner Conference, New Zealand
Selected speaking
Museum of Sticks & Stones
Podcast interview on hate, social cohesion, and social progress.
IPAA Breakfast Panel
On creating change for public purpose, as a social entrepreneur.
Youth Forum Switzerland
Panel on youth mental health.
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
Panel in Davos, during the WEF Annual Meeting, on global youth mental health challenges.
"The way Will communicates is so effective - think trustworthy, confident, able to be frank when it calls for it."
