Disruptopia: From Rustbelt America to the Cutting Edge of AI
Meet Stephen Scheeler
Former Facebook ANZ CEO | AI Pioneer | Australia’s Leading Voice on Technology, Disruption & Leadership
Born in mid-20th century rustbelt America, where the local steel mill was the pinnacle of career aspiration and a fax machine was cutting-edge, Stephen’s story is one of extraordinary transformation.
From hitchhiking across America to leading Facebook ANZ, from auctioning off Mark Zuckerberg to founding a groundbreaking AI company, Stephen has lived at the centre of disruption. His journey is as entertaining as it is inspiring.
Today, as CEO of Omniscient, Stephen is helping decode one of the most complex frontiers in science: the human brain. Along the way, he’s redefined what it takes to lead in the 21st century—blending humility, curiosity, customer obsession, and relentless speed.


Agenda
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
| 8:30 AM | Coffee & Networking | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8:45 AM | Welcome Remarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:00 AM | Keynote & Breakfast | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM | Networking | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Why attend?
In a world defined by disruption, the leaders who thrive are those who embrace change, challenge convention, and think ahead of the curve. Our first Master Class in Sydney brings this mission to life with a headline session from Stephen Scheeler, one of the most compelling voices in technology and leadership today.
What you’ll take away
This Master Class is designed for senior leaders who want to:
- Understand the impact of AI and digital disruption on business and society.
- Learn practical lessons on leading through uncertainty and transformation.
- Discover the human side of leadership—failure, resilience, and reinvention.
- Gain rare insights into what makes leaders thrive in the age of disruption.
You’ll walk away not only with new ideas and actionable insights but also feeling energised, challenged, and inspired to lead differently.
Who should attend?
This session is for executives, technology leaders, and decision-makers who are responsible for steering their organisations through disruption and want to stay at the cutting edge of innovation, leadership, and cybersecurity.
Location
Establishment Ballroom
252 George St, Sydney, NSW 2000
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