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Nick Abrahams is the Global Head of Technology & Innovation for Norton Rose Fulbright, a professional services firm with over 7,000 employees, Nick Abrahams is at the front line of global business & innovation.
Nick created the world’s first AI-enabled privacy chatbot and was a category winner in the Financial Times Asia-Pac Innovator of the Year Awards in 2020.
Separate to NRF, he is the founder of Australia’s leading online legal service, LawPath which has over 150,000 users and was recognised in the 2020 Deloitte Fast 50 as one of Australia’s fastest growing companies.
He is a director of: global genomics research leader, the Garvan Foundation; the Vodafone Foundation and the Sydney Film Festival.
In December 2020 he stepped off the board of ASX300 software company, Integrated Research after six years.
He is the author of two Amazon best-selling books Digital Disruption in Australia and Big Data, Big Responsibilities.
Nick Abrahams is a futurist. But Nick’s real-world business experience makes him very different to other futurists. Nick doesn’t just read about trends, he lives them every day in his various roles.
The knowledge he gains from being at the front line of global business means his presentations have a currency and a credibility that is hard to match.
Keynote Topic #1
WTF!!! What the Future - How to win in a fast changing world
A motivational, hi-energy ride through all the major trends that will affect you, your industry and your people – AI, Robotics, Virtual & Augmented Reality, 3-D Printing, Data & Cyber-risk, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Fintech, IOT, Millennials, Apps, HealthTech and Social.
It is funny as well as educational and gives people the tools they need to make sure they stay relevant in this period of major upheaval. It also shows companies what they need to do to help keep ahead of these massive changes.
Keynote Topic #2
- What Boomers, Gen X & Z and the Millennials want from financial services
- The rise of digital currency. The surge in Bitcoin and the success of China’s Digital Yuan is just the beginning of seismic shift in currency & the decline of the US$ hegemony on international trade
- Decentralised Finance is the most active sector of blockchain with more than US$8 Billion in DeFi smart contracts in 2020 and growing fast.
- Future of payments systems, gateways and wallets
- BigTech real threat as Amazon loans $3 Billion to its merchants
- InsureTech goes vertical, growing even faster than fintech
- Digital lethargy was penalised in 2020 so digital transformation of all aspects of the business is key for financial services
- Customer engagement to be elevated by optimal mix of digital and human interaction + appropriate use of data
- Financial “wellness” of the customer becomes key point of difference
- Customers force fin services to be purpose driven
What is the Future of your Industry
Nick does a deep dive into your industry and what the impacts of technology will be. He will cover all relevant technologies, including AI, Robotics, Virtual & Augmented Reality, 3-D Printing, Data & Cyber-risk, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Fintech, IOT, Millennials, App-ocalypse, HealthTech and Social. His presentation will be informative, cutting edge and entertaining with lots of case studies.
In this session, Nick will cover:
Keynote Topic #3
Get Ready for Tomorrow
The Seven Key Trends Everyone Needs to Know
The speed of change for businesses is frenetic with new competitive threats, changing customer dynamics and workforce challenges. It is up to everyone in the organisation to understand how they can engage with and benefit from the demographic and tech trends affecting their industry and their lives.
In this tailored, high-energy keynote, sprinkled with touches of humour, audiences will discover what leading global companies are doing in the following areas:
The 2020’s is the Decade of Data – it powers every business model
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere & it is time to get on-board
The shift to Work from Anywhere means you need to concentrate on the 4 C’s: Culture, Community, Communication & Collaboration
Cybersecurity – It is a war and you can win it – but not just with tech
Like it or not, Bitcoin, Crypto & Distributed Ledgers are impacting many industries
Radical Simplicity – Time to go Marie Kondo on your business processes
Prophetic Synthetics – Everything from food, art, influencers and cities – the real benefit of fake things
Topics
WTF!!! What the Future - How to win in a fast changing world
What is the Future of your Industry
Get Ready for Tomorrow
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WeSpeak Global
02/25/2022 at 9:32 amNick gave a session on “Digital Disruption” to our Corporate & Asset Finance Group (inc. senior leadership). Nick is not only an expert on this subject but has an engaging and entertaining style. The session was filled with case studies and practical advice. It prompted excellent discussions on what our organisation should be doing to respond to disruption.
Phil Castro
Division Director, Corporate and Asset Finance Group Macquarie Bank Limited
WeSpeak Global
02/25/2022 at 9:30 amNick’s presentation was a real catalyst for discussion and an excellent kick-starter for our innovation initiatives.
Darc Rassmussen’s
CEO, Integrated Research Limited
WeSpeak Global
02/25/2022 at 9:30 amNick is a regular Emcee at AmCham events. He does a great job and engages the audience. He has a wonderful sense of humour and knows his stuff.
Neil’s Marquardt’s
CEO, American Chamber of Commerce
WeSpeak Global
02/25/2022 at 9:29 amStellar speech… the best show in town.
Ben Livson
Telstra
WeSpeak Global
02/25/2022 at 9:29 amNick really energised the crowd of about 200 and delivered information well-tailored to the purpose of our event.
Richard Heeley
Division Director, Core Banking Macquarie Bank Limited
WeSpeak Global
02/25/2022 at 9:28 amHe had the audience in various states of concern, laughter and light bulb moments. Incredibly charismatic.
Razwina Raiham
Producer, Gamechangers Conference
WeSpeak Global
02/25/2022 at 9:28 amFast-paced, informative and witty. Nick is easy to work with and a real crowd-pleaser.
Amanda Tait
Membership Director, Australian Institute of Company Directors
WeSpeak Global
02/25/2022 at 9:28 amNick’s high energy presentation made sure our 250 franchisees were entertained and educated, but most importantly they were inspired by the opportunities presented by technology and the future. He uses a unique blend of music, video, humour and personal stories to get his messages across. Happy to recommend Nick.
David Ackery
Executive Director, Harvey Norman
WeSpeak Global
02/25/2022 at 9:28 amNick gave a keynote at our annual conference and was excellent. Audience feedback was exceptionally positive about Nick hitting precisely the right note.
Naomi Burley, MD
GRC Institute
WeSpeak Global
02/25/2022 at 9:28 amNick came on and immediately lifted the energy in the room. His presentation was a mixture of entertainment and information- much of it from his own personal stories. The feedback has been great. Happy to recommend Nick
Lisa Borden
Head of ANZ, Information Services Group
WeSpeak Global
02/25/2022 at 9:27 amWe were delighted with Nick’s speech on future trends. He lights up a room with his energetic and engaging style. He even has the audience engaging with each other in a fun way. He had us listening, learning, laughing and (almost) crying. We could not be happier with our choice.
Brad Newton
VP, Asia Pacific – Docusign, Inc
WeSpeak Global
02/25/2022 at 9:27 amNick has an insider’s understanding of the world of technology and innovation. His speech was funny, fast-paced and insightful as well as being motivating for our people. Happy to recommend Nick.
Gary Wingrove
CEO, KPMG Australia