Stu Atkins

Digital Disruption Expert & Tech Trends Keynote Speaker

A digital disruption expert and keynote speaker specialising in tech trends, social media, and online sales and marketing. Stu Atkins delivers engaging, practical insights that help organisations navigate rapid change, leverage emerging technologies, and build stronger connections in a digital-first world.

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Stu Atkins is an expert on tech trends, digital disruption, social media, and online sales and marketing. An insatiable digital entrepreneur, Stu has founded multiple businesses including an online retail company, an online recruitment firm, and Social Seedling — a leading social media consultancy.

Prior to launching his own ventures, Stu worked extensively with REA Group (realestate.com.au) and News Corp / News Digital Media, gaining firsthand insight into the evolution of digital platforms, media, and consumer behaviour.

As a professional keynote speaker and trainer, Stu has presented to more than 40,000 business professionals across Australia and internationally. Known for his informal, relaxed, and highly engaging style, he challenges audiences to think differently about technology, disruption, and innovation. His philosophy is simple: every attendee should leave with at least three practical takeaways they can implement immediately to improve their online, tech, and social capability.

Stu explores the accelerating pace of change in today’s digital landscape — where immediacy, personalisation, communication, and connection are critical to driving productivity and profitability. He helps organisations understand emerging tools, shifting consumer expectations, and the strategies competitors are using to stay ahead.

Beyond technology, Stu also addresses a critical modern challenge: as digital communication increases, genuine human connection often declines. He refocuses audiences on how to build rapport, engage meaningfully, and strengthen relationships in a digital-first world.

Stu leaves audiences inspired, informed, and ready to prepare for the next phase of disruption.

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I had the pleasure of attending a recent corporate Roadshow across Australia and Stu Atkins was the first speaker. He delivered a 45 minute presentation on Disruption to large audiences and to say I was impressed is an understatement. Stu is engaging and entertaining and tells a story rather than simply delivering content. He had the audience completely focussed from the outset and balanced the presentation with facts, story telling and humorous exercises which were all perfectly executed. Stu is a well rounded Speaker and one I would recommend without hesitation. Jacqui Cooper, 5 time Winter Olympian & professional Public Speaker
Informative, engaging and at times somewhat confronting! As one of our keynote speakers at the Eview Group PB2016 National Conference, Stuart delivered an energy packed presentation filled with quality information and humour. Stu’s likeable character and presenting style connected instantly with the audience; we have no hesitation in recommending Stu for future industry events. Eview Group
Stu has presented to many of our key clients in all capital cities plus a number of major regional hubs. Stu is always flexible, professional and able to adapt to any audience to ensure a successful outcome. Stu's insights into technology and disruption are exceptional and in every presentation he has rated at or above 92% for Customer Satisfaction (either Very Good or Excellent, as rated in real time at each event), which indicates how effective he is as a Presenter. I'd have no hesitation in recommending him to any customer or industry. REA Group