Brett Wiskar

Innovator and Chief Future Officer, Keynote Speaker

Brett Wiskar is a futurist and innovation specialist with deep expertise across the food supply chain. He helps industries understand disruption, build resilience and prepare for the future, translating emerging trends into practical strategies for stronger, more adaptable organisations.

Quick Contact


Brett Wiskar is one of Australia’s leading futurist keynote speakers, working with organisations across the red meat sector, food and agriculture, FMCG, government, education, security, and technology to help them understand disruption and prepare for what’s next.

With more than 25 years’ experience in innovation, trend forecasting and strategic transformation, Brett has built a reputation guiding industries through the practical realities of technological change. His work spans the full food supply chain – from production and processing to logistics, retail and consumer behaviour. This gives him a uniquely grounded perspective on the pressures, risks and opportunities shaping the future of Australia’s cold chain and broader ecosystem.

Brett helps executive teams and industry bodies build resilience, navigate uncertainty and future‑proof their organisations. His presentations blend deep domain expertise with a clear, engaging view of how emerging technologies, shifting markets and evolving consumer expectations will redefine competitiveness in the years ahead.

Video

Topics

  • How to adapt fast: the psychology of change and human decision-making
  • Building personal and organisational “change adaptability muscle”
  • Navigating disruption with clarity: tools for teams facing rapid shifts
  • Reframing roles: how to evolve your value in an era of reinvention
  • The future of work: skills, behaviours and mindsets for the next decade
  • How leaders can support teams through uncertainty and transformation
  • The AI-powered future: how emerging tech reshapes industries
  • Disruptive forces transforming business in the next 5–10 years. This can include the technological and economic impact of a piece of technology at scale.
  • The new speed of change — why organisations must evolve faster
  • How to recognise opportunity in disruption
  • Industry‑specific futures: tailored insights for sectors like engineering, services, retail, finance, health, etc.
  •  What leaders must understand about the exponential pace of tech
  • Leadership essentials in an AI‑driven, innovation‑first world
  • How leaders guide teams through disruption and uncertainty
  • Building teams that experiment, adapt and learn fast
  • Communicating clearly during rapid change
  • Making decisions when information and conditions are shifting
  • Creating cultures that support transformation and innovation