Melbourne and Sydney | 12–15 June

At a time of exponential change and industry disruption, we need to anticipate what’s next for business.

Innovation disruption and

emerging business models

Artificial Intelligence and

the digital economy

Brand loyalty design thinking and customer

experience

Future of work and skills of the future

Amplify 2018 will explore:

Amplify 2018 brings together over 30 of the world’s boldest thinkers to explore emerging trends – helping you prepare for the future.

Amplify 2018 is set to take you on a journey to ‘The edge of the possible’.

‘Amplify is something that I am very proud of. It helps us invest in and grow our people by bringing some of the boldest thinkers on innovation and disruption to AMP, to share their insights into emerging trends in a fast changing world. I think it’s a wonderful symbol of our inclusive culture, the way we bring thought leaders into our business. It makes Amplify really accessible for our people, business partners, customers and the broader Australian business community.’Craig Ryman, Group Executive, Technology & Operations, AMP

Amplify 2018 kicks-off at AMP’s Melbourne office on 12 June, with one day of talks, ideas and inspiration...

Time Topic Speaker/s

11:00am – 12:00pm

The edge of the possible Kaila Colbin, Singularity University

12:00pm – 1:00pm

The edge of trust Rachel Botsman, University of Oxford

1:00pm – 1:30pm

Lunch

1:30pm – 2:30pm

The edge of technology and work

Harald Becker, Microsoft;Dr Norman Lewis, Futures-Diagnosis

2:30pm – 3:30pm

The edge of human potential

Raymond McCauley, Singularity University

3:30pm – 4:30pm

The edge of mindfulness and leadership

Dr Ellen Langer, Harvard University

Melbourne, Tuesday 12 June 2018

Amplify returns to AMP’s iconic Circular Quay building, between Wednesday 13 June and Friday 15 June, for three days of talks, workshops, Fast Tracks and inspiration...

Time Topic Speaker/s

07:30am – 08:30am

Executive breakfast: The edge of the possible – experiences of the future

Facilitated by Catherine Fox

Adam Tindall, AMP Capital; Catriona Wallace, Flamingo AI; Holly Ransom, Emergent; Brett King, Moven

Sponsored by PwC

09:30am – 10:45am

The edge of the possible David Roberts, Singularity University

11:00am – 12:30pm

The edge of FinTech disruption Facilitated by Rob Allen, PwC

Henri Arslanian, PwC; Brett King, Moven

Sponsored by PwC

12:30pm – 1:15pm

Networking lunch

12:35pm – 1:15pm

The edge of the possible: innovation and exponential disruption

Kaila Colbin, Singularity University Sponsored by IVE Group

1:15pm – 2:15pm

The edge of artificial intelligence

Dr R. David Edelman, MIT

Sponsored by BNP Paribas

2:30pm – 4:00pm

The edge of robotics and biology

Sophia the Robot, Hanson Robotics; Marita Cheng, Aubot;Raymond McCauley, Singularity University

Sponsored by MinterEllison

4:15pm – 5:15pm

The edge of mindfulness and leadership

Dr Ellen Langer, Harvard University

Sponsored by Deloitte Digital

Sydney, Wednesday 13 June 2018

Time Topic Speaker/s

07:30am – 08:45am

Executive breakfast: The edge of customer experience

Facilitated by Kate Bennett-Eriksson, PwC

Rachel Botsman, University of Oxford; Dr Norman Lewis, Futures-Diagnosis; Lorna Ross, Fjörd Dublin; Stephen Scheeler, Special Advisor to PwC

Sponsored by Computershare

09:00am – 10:30am

The edge of customer experience

Prof Scott Galloway, NYU via Skype; Lorna Ross, Fjörd Dublin; Stephen Scheeler, Special Advisor to PwC

Sponsored by Accenture

10:45am – 11:45am

The edge of trust Rachel Botsman, University of Oxford

Sponsored by Westpac

11:45am – 12:30pm

Lunch and speed networking

11:50am – 12:30pm

Robotics and humanity Marita Cheng, Aubot

Sponsored by IVE Group

12:30pm – 1:30pm

The edge of technology and work

Harald Becker, Microsoft;Dr Norman Lewis, Futures-Diagnosis

Sponsored by Wipro

1:45pm – 3:15pm

The future of work Bernard Salt AM, The Demographics Group; Frances Valintine, Tech Futures Lab and The Mind Lab

Sponsored by KPMG

Sydney, Thursday 14 June 2018

Amplify 2018 will be hosted by Adam Spencer on 12 June in Melbourne and 13 and 14 June in Sydney.

Time Topic Speaker/s

07:30am – 08:45am

Executive breakfast: The future of work and skills of the future

Facilitated by Emma Grogan, PwC

Dominic Price, Atlassian; Dr Nick Udall, nowhere; Frances Valintine, Tech Futures Lab and The Mind Lab

Sponsored by SAP Fieldglass

Sydney, Friday 15 June 2018

Sydney, Thursday 14 June 2018

On Friday 15 June, AMP Amplify will host 10 workshops with speakers to drive business outcomes for AMP and our customers.

Time Topic Speaker/s

3:30pm – 5:00pm

The future of transportation and energy

Nick Earle, Virgin Hyperloop One; Mark Moore, Uber Elevate; Nikhil Goel, Uber Elevate

Sponsored by Talent International

5:15pm – 6:00pm

The future of neuroscience

Dr Divya Chander, Singularity University

Sponsored by Tata Consultancy Services

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Meet our Amplify 2018 speakers

Henri ArslanianFinTech and RegTech

Lead for China & Hong Kong

PwC

Rachel BotsmanAcademic and AuthorUniversity of Oxford

Marita ChengFounder and CEO

Aubot

Kaila ColbinNew Zealand Ambassador

Singularity University

Nick EarleSVP Global Field

OperationsVirgin

Hyperloop One

Dr R. David EdelmanDirector of the Project on Technology, the Economy

and National Security (TENS)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Harald BeckerDirector Industry Engagement &

ResearchMicrosoft

Dr Divya ChanderScientist

Faculty of MedicineSingularity University

Kate Bennett-Eriksson

Principal and Head of Innovation

PwC

Catherine FoxJournalist and

AuthorABC News

Brett KingFuturist and Founder

Moven

Dr Ellen LangerProfessor of Psychology

Harvard University

Dr Norman LewisFounding DirectorFutures-Diagnosis

Raymond McCauley

Chair of Digital Biology, Founding

FacultySingularity University

Emma GroganPartner

PwC

Nikhil GoelHead of Product

Uber Elevate

Mark MooreEngineering

DirectorUber Elevate

Prof Scott Galloway Professor

NYU Stern School of Business

Meet our Amplify 2018 speakers

Stephen Scheeler

Special Advisor toPwC

Adam SpencerComedian and

Author

Adam TindallCEO and MDAMP Capital

Sophia the robotHanson Robotics

David RobertsDistinguished FacultySingularity University

Bernard Salt AM Partner, Futurist and Serial EntrepreneurThe Demographics

Group

Lorna RossGroup Director

Fjörd Dublin

Holly RansomCEO

Emergent

Dominic PriceHead of R&D and

Work FuturistAtlassian

Dr Nick UdallCo-founder

nowhere

Andrew WoolfManaging Director and Global Lead for Financial Services

Talent OrganisationAccenture

Catriona Wallace

CEO and FounderFlamingo AI

Frances ValintineFounder and Director Tech Futures Lab and

The Mind Lab

Amplify 2018 brings you a diverse range of events beyond the plenary sessions that connect you with The edge of the possible...

Amplify Hub

Amplify hub, located near Settlement Cafe on the ground floor of Circular Quay, is the place where you can listen and watch the livestream and experience the mindfulness space.

Livestream – brings the keynote sessions to you.Proudly sponsored by Deloitte Digital.

Amplifyme – a mindfulness and meditation space, providing a tranquil environment for an undisturbed break.

Amplifyme Health and Wellness program

Yoga, meditation, and health and wellness programs are utilised by major organisations all over the world to:

– Improve overall health – Reduce stress and anxiety in the workplace – Provide happier and more productive teams – Increase mental alertness in the workplace and – Promote a sense of workplace community

As part of our investment in AMP’s people, at the beginning of June we launched Amplifyme to employees, a program of yoga, pilates, tai chi, mindfulness, spin classes, walking and running, as a way to demonstrate the value of active participation in health and wellbeing.

On 13 and 14 June Amplifyme will create a mindfulness and meditation space. Located within the Amplify hub at Circular Quay, you will have the opportunity to press pause, unwind, relax and rejuvenate.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Amplify Fast Tracks

New for 2018, Amplify is featuring a series of Fast Tracks at several of our partner locations.

Fast Tracks focus on developing ideas and networks by sharing thought leadership on emerging trends that will impact business in the next five to ten years.

Amplify Fast Tracks will feature the following globally recognised thought leaders:

Henri Arslanian, FinTech Leader for Hong Kong and China, PwC, will explore how innovation and disruption in financial services is changing customer expectations.

Session Details: 9:30am-12:00pm Tuesday 12 June at PwC

Mark Moore, Engineering Director and Nikhil Goel, Head of Product at Uber Elevate will join Nick Earle, SVP Global Field Operations from Virgin Hyperloop One who will share how their innovative high-speed transportation systems will significantly impact our futures.

Session Details: 10:30am-12:00pm Thursday 14 June at MinterEllison

Lorna Ross, Fjörd Dublin, a thought leader who is a futurist at heart, will explore how technology has fundamentally changed customer expectations of brands, and how the nature of business, through the combination of technology and human-centred design, is redefining brands and brand experience.

Session Details: 2:30pm-5:00pm Friday 15 June at Accenture

Proudly sponsored by

Young Amplify

As an extension of Amplify 2018 events, and new to the 2018 program, we are proud to feature our inaugural Young Amplify event.

Young Amplify is an opportunity for young minds to experience ‘The edge of the possible’ through learning and creative workshops, led by some of our incredible speakers from this year’s Amplify Festival. The workshops will explore ideas and innovation through music, cybersecurity and robotics.

All profits from Young Amplify ticket sales will be donated to AMP Foundation partner, Wesley Mission – supporting Australian families and children.

Meet our Young Amplify speakers:

Lisa LoebGrammy Award

Winning Musician

Phil HallCyber Security

Awareness Manager

AMP

Sean PollardTomorrow MakerAMP Foundation

Marita ChengCEO

Aubot

AMP would like to thank the following partners for supporting Amplify 2018.In particular, we would like to acknowledge PwC who have been our innovation partner since 2015.

Innovation partner

Major partner Major legal partner

Industry partners

Digital partner

Keynote sponsors

Breakfast sponsors

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