Agenda

* Program and speakers are subject to change

• Welcome - Monday October 19

  Arrival
  The Hunter Valley

  Welcome

  We will set expectations for the next few days and get to know each other. We examine core SingularityU frameworks such as the 6Ds of Exponential Organisations and explain how you can use them.

  4:30 Executive Registration

  5:30 Welcome to Delegates - Christina Gerakiteys, Lisa Andrews

  5:40 Video from Peter

   

  Let’s Get Started

  5:45 Disruptive Thinking in the Age of Transformation - Jeff Rogers

  7:20 Intro to Exponentials - Katy Cooper

  8:05 Australia’s Role in an Exponential Future - Jeffrey, Lisa, Christina

  10:00 Wrap

• Day 1 - Tuesday October 20

  The Hunter Valley
  Reframing Your Perspective

  The exponential factors driving our future are artificial intelligence, robotics and leadership. Leaders will require the ability to shift and adapt fluidly in order to positively impact humanity. 

  The Davos Manifesto released in January 2020 challenges businesses to redefine who they are and how they operate, this on the back of the US Business Roundtable, America’s most influential business lobby group, announcing it would embrace stakeholder capitalism in 2019.

  Today we weave tools to help shift mindset and achieve maximum impact, through a journey into the future.

  8:00 Breakfast

   

  A Change of Mindset

  9:00 Welcome & Expectations for the Day, 6Ds Review - Christina Gerakiteys

  9:40 Developing a Moonshot Mindset - Christina Gerakiteys

  11:00 Break

  11:20 Conscious Leadership - Catherine Molloy

  12:20 Lunch

   

  Stepping into the Future

  13:20 The Future of the Leadership - Brad Twynham

  13:40 The Future of Mobility - Dr. Kellie Nuttall

  14:00 The Future of the Internet - Brad Milliken

  14:20 Discussion and Questions 

  14:40 Break

   

  Tech and Society

  15:00 The Future of AI: Seizing the Opportunity - Nicolas Aidoud, Simone Planté

  16:30 Break 

  16:40 The Future of AI: Seizing the Opportunity - cont’d Nicolas Aidoud, Simone Plante

  17:25 Execution: Applying the 6Ds Framework from the knowledge of the day

  18:10 The Daily Wrap - Christina Gerakiteys

  19:00 Dinner

• Day 2 - Wednesday October 21

  The Hunter Valley
  Baiame Cave

  Scanning the Horizon

  Today we focus on further specific technologies and Global Grand Challenges that will play an important role in determining Australia’s future.

  We will look back thousands of years listening to the wisdom and ways of the traditional owner

  We will look back thousands of years listening to the wisdom and ways of the traditional owners of this land. Uncle Paul Gordon is a Njemba man, and one of the highest initiated Aboriginal men in New South Wales. Joe Williams is a proud Wiradjuri/Wolgarlu, First Nations Aboriginal man who played for Souths and authored of Defying the Enemy Within.

  The focus is then on the Future of Us. What ethical considerations will be required when applying technology in the future and how will we manage its impact on society?

  7:00 Light Breakfast

  7:30 Depart for Baiame Cave
           Expectations for the day en route

  8:30 Arrive at Baiame Cave - Looking Back to Look Forward GGC1 - Joe Williams, Uncle Paul Gordon

  9:30 Morning tea

  10:30 Return to Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort

  11:00 Break

  The Future of Us

  12:00 Programming the Future of Life - Dr. Tiffany J. Vora

  13:00 Lunch

  Australia’s Challenges and Opportunities

  13:00 Lunch

  13:45 Looking Forward GGC2 Food - Vanessa Matthijssen

  14:15 Looking Forward GGC3 Environment - Ben Cooper

  14:45 Looking Forward UN GGC4 - Kathryn Sforcina

  15:15 Looking Forward GGC5 Technology - Peter Xing

  15:45 Looking Forward GGC6 Finance - Lisa Andrews

  GGC Card Game

  16:15 Break

  The Future of Us Part 2

  16:45 The Future of Us - An Exponential Ethical Debate (based on all the information that has been presented throughout the day. Set topic/s for debate. Application to business, considering GGC and Davos report etc. 10 minute organise groups and clarity on topic, 30 minute prep, 30 minute debate 20 minute discussion)

  18:00 The Daily Wrap up - Christina Gerakiteys

  19:00 Dinner

• Day 3 - Thursday October 22

  The Hunter Valley

  Forecasting & Execution  

  What does it mean to be exponential? What role must each of us play in creating the future? What lies at the intersection of humanity and technology? And how will you respond as leaders? 

  Today we develop your Execution Plan, identifying opportunities for the SingularityU Australia community to achieve set goals.

  8:00 Light Breakfast

  Where to From Here

  9:00 Welcome Back & Expectations for the Day - Christina Gerakiteys

  9:10 The Future’s Wheel - Meredith England

  9:40 Future Forecasting - The White Hacker - The Cyber Security Impact - Rob McAdam

  10:40 Future Forecasting - Implementing Abundance - Lisa Andrews

  11:20 Break

  11:40 Future Forecasting - At the Nexus of Economics, Environment and Social Impact - Nicki Hutley

  12:20 Q&A Discussion Future Forecasting - Rob, Lisa, Nicki

  12:50 Lunch

  Making Change Happen

  13:50 Fires Floods and a Pandemic - Discussion Moderator - Christina Gerakiteys

  14:20 Moonshot Revisited - Christina Gerakiteys

  14:50 A Preferred Future

  15: 30 Break

  15:50 Close - Sam Cawthorn

  16:50 Wrap - Lisa Andrews and Christina Gerakiteys

  17:00 Graduation Ceremony + 60 Second Reflection

  18:30 Graduation Dinner

• Departure - Friday October 23

  Delegates will depart after breakfast or at their leisure.

Pre-Admission

• What is the focus of the Executive Program?

  Our SingularityU Australia faculty have an impressive breadth and depth of expertise across a wide range of topics. When you attend an Executive Program, you’ll also benefit from our impressive array of extraordinary guest speakers, including leading venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and world-class experts.
  
  The Executive Program curriculum includes exponential technologies, transformational practices, and relevant global challenges and opportunities, each taught by current experts. You’ll leave with a comprehensive overview of covered topic areas, an understanding of recent major innovations, and the implications they have on industries, society, and our future. Prepare to be transformed.
  
  We'll provide you with a set of proven tools for integrating these technologies and nimble innovation practices into your organisation, including: design thinking, DIY tools, future forecasting, and open source approaches to innovation. You’ll uncover actionable insights about the trends that are already shaping our future including:

  • The continued emergence of AI and machine learning that are complementing human jobs
  • The rise of “digital twinning”
  • The future design of cities
  • Biotechnology and longevity

  
  Together, these insights and tools will enable you to predict and evaluate how accelerating technologies are transforming your industry, your organisation, your career, and your life.
  
  While other leadership programs focus on best business practices for today, you’ll come away with an exponential vision for the future in this era of convergence and rapid change.

• What is the application process?

  The ​application process for the​ Executive Program is not based on a reservation system, but rather, each applicant must apply and is reviewed based on his/her individual merit.
  
  The first step is to submit an application. Your application will then be placed in the queue for the admissions team to review. If you do not receive an acknowledgement notice in your inbox, please check your spam folder (and mark as safe if found there) as your email filter may treat our communications as spam.
  
  SingularityU Australia use​s​ a holistic review to consider many factors including seniority and influence in one's industry or organization, passion for having a positive impact in the world, and a desire to join the SU community.
  
  As each applicant is individually reviewed, please be thoughtful with your responses on the application. The application should be completed by the applicant, not by an assistant, as information should be reflective of the applicant's passions and viewpoints.
  
  The review process could take several days or weeks.
  
  When an applicant is approved for admission, an Offer of Admission notice is released.​ The applicant must complete registration and payment via the custom link in the offer notice within the stated time frame. Once both steps are completed, we will send welcome and logistics information for travel planning.

• What does the program fee cover?

  Executive Program fees include the following:
  
  Lodging

  • Check in to accommodation at 3pm on arrival day.
  • Lodging will be at a selected hotel at the destination of the Executive Program. For more information see the Executive Program information page.
  • Rooms are single/individual accommodation. A slightly discounted rate can be arranged on request for dual occupancy of a room between two participants. You are welcome to bring a partner or travel companion to enjoy the location, staying in your allocated lodging.

  
  Meals

  • Meals covered by the program beginning with a Welcome dinner on the night of arrival through to breakfast on the day of departure.
  • All three meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and light refreshments at break times are provided for you.
  • Some evening offsite meals may be at a local restaurant.

  
  Transportation

  • Transportation to scheduled activities during the Program are included when you stay at the program-provided lodging.

  
  Not included in Program Fees

  • Lodging for nights outside of program dates.
  • Transportation from the airport or your destination to the venue and back to the airport or your destination, is not included.

• How quickly do I need to accept my position and pay the program fee?

  The offer of admission notice will include all the information for you to complete registration and payment. To confirm your seat in the program, you must proceed to accept the offer of admission by completing registration within two weeks of the notice, and payment within 30 day terms.

• Cancellation Policy

  • Notice up to 60 days prior to the program: full payment can be rolled over without penalty to a future EP that has availability.
  • Notice between 31-60 days before the start of the program: 50% of your payment would be applied to a future program. You will need to pay the balance to be confirmed for a future program.
  • Notice at 30 days or less: 100% of the payment is forfeited. You may rollover to a future program without having to re-apply, but will need to submit full payment to be confirmed for a future program.

Post-Admission

• How long after I complete payment and registration will I receive logistical details?

  Once registration and payment are completed for the program, you will receive an email from the  with logistics information that will be helpful for your travel arrangement planning. A month prior to the program commencing, you will receive final travel, agenda, faculty and other important details.

• Am I required to complete pre-reading before the commencement of the program?

  Pre-Reading is not required for the program. However, you can get a head start learning about SingularityU's foundational concepts by reading these pieces from our Singularity Hub website.

  Exponential Leaders: How the Most Successful Leaders Will Thrive in an Exponential World
  
  Moore’s Law: Will the End of Moore’s Law Halt Computing’s Exponential Rise?
  
  Law of Accelerating Returns: Technology Feels Like It’s Accelerating — Because It Actually Is
  
  Linear vs Exponential Thinking: How to Think Exponentially and Better Predict the Future
  
  The Six Ds of Exponentials: The 6 Ds of Tech Disruption: A Guide to the Digital Economy
  
  Abundance: Why the World Is Better Than Ever—and Will Get Better Still
  
  Massively Transformative Purpose: The Motivating Power of a Massive Transformative Purpose
  
  Moonshot Thinking: This Is How to Invent Radical Solutions to Huge Problems

• What do you recommend bringing?

  Here is a list of items we recommend that you bring.

  Travel Documents:

  • Passport/visa(s) (if coming from overseas)
  • Personal ID
  • Cash and credit card(s)
  • Health insurance cards/document(s)
  • Hotel address
  • Transportation tickets (plane, train, bus, car, etc.)
  • Emergency contacts and important addresses
    
    

  Technology:

  • Mobile device and charger
  • Tablet and charger
  • Laptop and charger
  • Electrical converters and adaptors

• What is the dress code?

  Dress code is business casual.
  
  Here are a few things we recommend:

  • One slightly more business formal suit or dress for any off-site networking opportunities, and for the class photo.
  • One pair of comfortable walking shoes for potential tours and offsite visits.
  • Athletic wear and swimmers if you choose to participate in morning fitness classes or pool activities.
  • A warm jacket. Some areas are colder, especially in the mornings/evenings.