Keynotes
John Craven
John is the Chairman of Specialisterne Australia. Established in Australia in 2015, Specialisterne Australia is part of Specialisterne Global which operates in 13 countries globally with over 600 staff who have delivered jobs and support to more than 10,000 neurodiverse people in 26 countries. Specialisterne enables workplaces where neurodiverse people thrive. Specialisterne Australia is the hub for the Asia Pacific region including Australia and New Zealand. Specialisterne Australia has worked with more than 30 global and national clients across banking, IT, government, retail, construction and consulting services to source, place, retain and increase the value of neurodiverse talent within their businesses.
John has over 50 years of experience in assisting businesses to harness technology to achieve real results through business innovation. Working with senior executives and boards of directors John has helped many organisations to identify innovation opportunities, establish and direct programs to implement them and develop business strategies to drive transformation and deliver value.
John holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Melbourne University and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. John is a Non Executive Director of Harvey Norman, an advisor to the boards of Blackmagic Design and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and is the Managing Director of boutique management consulting firm Craven Innovation.
John will be presenting his keynote address ‘Neurodiversity at Work – Thriving Together‘ on April 28.
Greg Alchin
Greg Alchin is an internationally recognised accessibility specialist, keynote speaker, and disability advocate with over 30 years of experience across education, industry, and government. As the Accessibility and Inclusion lead at Service NSW, he drives inclusive design and accessibility. In addition, Greg co-chairs the NSW Government Digital Accessibility Professional Network, advises the Disability Council NSW on accessibility standards, and represents NSW Government on Standards Australia’s accessibility committee. He is also a member of the Australian Human Rights Commission’s expert panel that revised the Commission’s guidance on digital accessibility.
Greg’s expertise has been sought globally by organisations such as the UN, and World Food Group. With lived experience of visual disability, industry recognition, and postgraduate studies in accessibility, Greg speaks with both authenticity and authority.
Greg will be presenting his keynote address ‘How leaders can drive accessible employment opportunities‘ on April 29.