Dylan Alcott OAM

Dylan Alcott OAM is one of Australia’s most accomplished athletes and a leading advocate for inclusion and accessibility. A four-time Paralympic gold medallist and 15-time Grand Slam singles champion, Dylan made history in 2021 by achieving a Golden Slam—the first male athlete in any form of tennis to win all four major Grand Slams and Paralympic gold in the same year.

Born with a rare spinal tumour, Dylan overcame significant challenges to become a Paralympic champion in both wheelchair basketball and wheelchair tennis. He won Paralympic gold in basketball at Beijing 2008 and transitioned to wheelchair tennis, where he has dominated the sport, earning multiple Grand Slam titles, Paralympic gold medals, and becoming the first wheelchair athlete to receive the prestigious Newcombe Medal.

Off the court, Dylan is a passionate entrepreneur and advocate. He founded the Dylan Alcott Foundation, providing scholarships, grants, and mentoring to young Australians with disabilities. He co-founded Get Skilled Access, a social enterprise promoting accessibility and inclusion, and launched Ability Fest, Australia’s first fully accessible music festival. He has also raised significant funds for charity, including setting a world record for continuous wheelchair tennis play.

Dylan’s outstanding contributions have been recognised nationally, with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2009 and being named Australian of the Year in 2022—the first person with a visible disability to receive the honour. As a keynote speaker, Dylan shares powerful insights on resilience, leadership, inclusion, and purpose, inspiring audiences to challenge limits, embrace diversity, and create meaningful change.