This 15-minute highlight reel gives a deeper look at Gus Balbontin in action on stage. It brings together moments from keynote talks where stories, humour and sharp observations collide to challenge how organisations think about change, innovation and leadership.

Throughout the talk, Gus shares experiences from his time leading innovation at Lonely Planet and working with organisations around the world navigating disruption, technology shifts and cultural change. Instead of presenting rigid strategies or buzzword-heavy frameworks, he invites audiences to step back and rethink how their organisations actually operate.

Often describing himself as an “alternative futurist,” Gus is less interested in predicting what the future will look like and more interested in helping teams become better at dealing with uncertainty. His approach focuses on experimentation, curiosity and building organisations that are comfortable with change rather than afraid of it.

The result is a keynote that feels honest, energetic and refreshingly practical. People laugh, reflect and occasionally get a little uncomfortable, which is usually where the most interesting conversations begin.

Because ultimately the goal isn’t just to inspire people in the room. It’s to help them walk back into the office with a new perspective and the confidence to try something different.