Rocky Scopelliti

Rocky Scopelliti's Biography

Rocky Scopelliti is a world-renowned futurologist. His pioneering behavioural economics research on the confluence of demographic change associated with Millennials, and digital technology, have influenced the way we think about our social, cultural, economic and technological future. His new book 'Youthquake 4.0 - A Whole Generation and the New Industrial Revolution' was launched in September 2018.

As a media commentator, Rocky’s unique insights have featured on SKY Business News, The Australian Financial Review, ABC Radio National, The Economist, Forbes and Bloomberg. As an international key note speaker, his presentations have captivated audiences across Asia Pacific, the USA and Europe including Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. As a thought-leading Chief Juvenescence Officer, over 150 boards and leadership teams, including Fortune 100 corporations, each year seek his advice on strategy, emerging technologies and their future impact.

In an executive capacity, he is a member of the Optus Business Leadership team as the Director, Centre for Industry 4.0 where he leads the specialist team creating world class thought-leadership and innovation to guide enterprises on the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

In a non-executive capacity, he is a director on the board of Community First Credit Union, on the technology advisory board for REST Super, member of the Australian Payments Council and on the advisory board of Wake by Reach.

A distinguished author, his 15 thought leadership research publications have become internationally recognised for their influence including the World Economic Forum’s Disruptive Innovation in Financial Services Program.

Educated in Australia and trained in the USA at Sydney and Stanford Universities respectively, he has a Graduate Diploma in Corporate Management and an MBA. He is also a graduate and member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Speaking Topics Include

Demographic Disruption of Millennials (18 - 34 years) - they’re not entitled, they’re empowered

Interconnected Trust - the digital economies renewable energy

Business and the Workplace - purpose, inclusion, diversity

From the Quarter-life Crisis to Juvenescence - we’re here for a good time, and a long time

The Digital Revolution - a world where neither age, nor size or reputation, guarantee you’ll be around tomorrow

Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence - the 21st century’s energy

The intelligent enterprise

The Fourth Industrial Revolution - coming ready or not