Adam Spencer

A lifelong numbers nerd, Adam flitted with a law degree and a PhD in pure maths before winning, of all things, a stand-up comedy competition run by triple j radio entitled "raw comedy." This national search for as yet undiscovered talent continues today but as Adam explains, "I entered in its very first year - the standard was appalling, so I went really well."
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Adam has hosted award-winning breakfast radio shows in Australia’s toughest markets and live current affairs TV. He has won improvised theatre competitions and once interviewed John Travolta in front of 75,000 people. Adam prides himself on the high level of energy, engagement and entertainment he provides whenever on stage. With 25 years experience in television, radio and events, Adam loves curating challenging and thought-provoking conversations. He has interviewed prime ministers, Hollywood stars, Fortune 500 CEOs, Nobel Prize-winning scientists and Australians of the Year… and was the first person in the world to ever interview our legendary Thai cave rescuers.

How digital transformation will change work and business forever
Your mobile phone has the power of what 20 years ago was the most powerful supercomputer in the world. Artificial Intelligence can already do multiple aspects of your job faster and more accurately than you can. Don’t put all this in the too-hard basket - let Adam show you how to make AI technology work for you today and carry you into tomorrow. ​Audience takeaways: The power of everyday devices - you’re carrying a supercomputer in your pocket! Why you must understand how AI, and in particular large language models like ChatGPT, can help your business Tips for keeping up if you feel overwhelmed by the pace of change The power to be drawn from the youngest people in your workforce