THE GLOBAL APPLIED CREATIVITY CONFERENCE: AUSTRALIA
11-12 FEBRUARY 2025
CROWNE PLAZA PERTH AUSTRALIA
09:00 - 09:10
Opening Remarks
Welcome to the conference and an overview of the day's events
Karen Hodges
Human Potential Developer; International Author and Presenter on the 8-Dimensional Brain and Applied Creativity
09:15 - 09:45
Is AI Creative
Erik Kuzik
Clinical Professor of Entrepreneurship, World Leader in Creativity/AI Research; Can AI be as Creative as Humans?
09:45 - 10:30
Creating A Beyonder Organization
In this session, participants will explore the history of the Beyonder concept and gain insights into the qualities that define a Beyonder, both individually and organizationally. They will learn about the critical creativity skills required to become a Beyonder, which are all teachable and learnable, and understand the value of applied creativity in problem-solving and finding solutions. The session will guide participants through the process of moving from ordinary to Beyonder status, focusing on the importance of understanding their own "8-brain" and that of their colleagues and clients. Participants will also learn how to put the 8-brain into action, improving relationships, decision-making, and future planning. The state of flow will be emphasized as a key to achieving peak performance, and the session will conclude with insights on how to anchor a Beyonder organization by consistently operating above the line, fostering creativity, collaboration, and continuous growth
Dr. Kobus Neethling
International Applied Creativity Leader; International Award-winning Author and Creator of the largest Battery of Whole Brain Instruments in the world
10:30 - 11:00
Morning Coffee Break and Networking Session
11:00 - 11:45
Putting Radical Creativity into action: The Disney Model
Lee Kitchen
5-star Innovation Catalyst, Keynote Speaker, Workshop Leader, Culture Change Agent, Design Thinking Trainer, and 32-year Disney Veteran
11:45 - 12:30
Solving Problems Creatively
In today’s rapidly evolving world, complex challenges are inevitable, and how you tackle them can define your success and build trust with stakeholders. Mastering the art of creative problem-solving is not just a skill- it’s a game-changer. In this presentation, we’ll explore why creative solutions are more relevant than ever and how they can drive success in the modern landscape.
Arpan Roy
Amazon Best Selling Author
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch Break and Networking Session
13:30 - 14:15
Leading Creativity
Creativity is a critical part of leadership. Come to this session to be introduced to techniques that help you foster an environment where creativity can flourish, that enable you and your team to find solutions to complex challenges and problems. Leading Creativity focuses on introducing tools and techniques to create and sustain creative thinking in whatever space you operate in and providing you with tried and tested methods to manage and lead work environments and the people who operate inside them.
Ingo Heinz Neethling
Whole-brain Leadership Specialist; Global Applied Creativity Expert and Sought-after International Presenter
14:15 - 15:00
Discover New Dimensions Of Creativity In Your Team With Emotional Intelligence (EI)
Explore how adopting EI boosts a collaborative and supportive environment, enabling teams to overcome emotional roadblock for more effective innovation.
Afaf Ibrahim
Emotional Intelligence Expert
15:00 - 15:30
Afternoon Coffee Break and Networking Session
15:30 - 16:00
The Courage to ask WHY
More than ever, companies need to find the right answers, first time round. If we lack the courage to ask WHY when making crucial decisions and creatively re-engineering our organisations, personal lives or processes, we run the risk of finding elegant answers that are not the solution to our problem. If we don’t ask WHY, we are – at best – making an educated guess about both the problem and the solution.
Why and how do we choose to block our own creativity? Discover the five elements of creative thinking and how you can un-block your creativity to rekindle your inner genius.
Karen Hodges
Human Potential Developer; International Author and Presenter on the 8-Dimensional Brain and Applied Creativity
Liesl Schoonwinkel
Whole-Brain Master Trainer, International Author, and Sought-after Presenter at Global Conferences on Creativity and Innovation
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16:00 - 17:00
The Modern Multitalented Individual: Balancing Creativity and Success
In a world that often pushes for deep expertise in one field, the creative multipotentialite stands out as the new Renaissance person who works for the benefit of a community while achieving self-fulfillment and personal economic viability.
Celia Torres-Villanueva PhD GAICD
Board Chair; Lawyer; Author; Former Scientist; Impact Entrepreneur
17:00 - 18:00
Champagne Networking Session