With over a decade of experience in the heart of the technology industry, Dex Hunter-Torricke has successfully managed communications for some of the most influential and respected Silicon Valley leaders and corporations of our time.
He is the Head of Global Communications and Marketing at Google's DeepMind AI company, where he works to advance state-of-the-art artificial intelligence. From 2012 to 2016, he led the executive communications team at Facebook and served as Mark Zuckerberg's personal speechwriter. Following that, he joined SpaceX as the senior director of communications.
Dex is not only an experienced professional but also a natural storyteller. He possesses a collection of awe-inspiring, one-of-a-kind anecdotes that he skillfully uses to convey captivating lessons about embracing change to seize opportunities, recognising connectivity as a universal force, and embracing the rise of a global generation. He firmly believes corporations must confront the challenges presented by technologies that transcend borders instead of shying away from them.
Discover how to unlock your creative potential in this energising, inspiring talk. Whether a manager, entrepreneur or just looking for fresh ideas, you'll learn practical strategies to spark innovation and overcome creative blocks. Filled with actionable insights and motivation, this pep talk empowers you to tap into your inner creativity and bring your best ideas to life. Get ready to think big and create boldly.
Dex Hunter-Torricke, a corporate communications thought leader and former executive at SpaceX, Google, and Facebook, will discuss the pandemic's impact on today's work environment and future workplace trends. He will highlight how 19th-century norms still influence 21st-century workplaces and explain how human-centric changes made during the pandemic, such as enhanced employee benefits and flexible working hours, can significantly boost performance. As we enter a global age, Dex will outline what an efficient workday should look like, emphasizing team dynamics and needs. Attendees will learn how to rethink organizational structures, hiring practices, and talent development for maximum effectiveness.
When Facebook acquired Oculus in 2014, the world’s leading virtual reality platform, Dex played an integral role in architecting the story and vision for how VR would transform the daily lives of hundreds of millions of people over the coming years. Now, as an expert focused on the future of work and the evolution of digital content, Dex is uniquely positioned to explain what the metaverse means for you and your business. What are the most exciting and relevant applications for virtual and augmented reality? How Should organizations think about working and communicating in the metaverse? How Will the metaverse change the way we think about workplace culture, or impact customer expectations? Dex Explores all these questions and more as he demystifies the next great technological transition facing business and society.
Dex Hunter-Torricke spent a decade helping the tech industry’s biggest names figure out how to talk about, brand, and share news of breakthrough products. This has given him unparalleled access to the issues keeping Silicon Valley executives up at night as well as the exciting developments ahead. During this talk, Dex evaluates the emergence of macro societal trends, including the rise of globalization and nationalism, as well as the development of specific technologies including virtual reality and live-streaming, to forecast which technologies will take hold and how they will alter life, work, and business operations permanently.
The 21st century has seen a major shift in terms of strategy and branding from packaged, manufactured personas and campaigns to a world dominated by authenticity and a desire for “reality.” No one knows this better than Dex Hunter-Torricke who, at the pinnacle of the global communications industry, sought to humanize technology through stories. Dex takes audiences through a journey of his work at the UN, Google, Facebook, and spacex to illustrate the role communication plays in our modern world as well as strategies for impact, meaning, and “making life awesome.”
This session explores the importance of innovation in driving success and growth in both personal and professional endeavours. Attendees will learn how to cultivate a mindset of innovation, embrace change, and think outside the box to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. They will gain practical strategies for fostering creativity and innovation within their teams and organisations, ultimately leading to increased productivity, efficiency, and competitive advantage.
