SEBN Industry Breakfast - Future Opportunities That Are Ready Now

Tomorrow’s breakthroughs are closer than you think. The world of business is in constant motion, and success depends on how you invest your time and resources to maximise positive outcomes.

Join us for an insightful presentation with Strategic Futurist Marcus Barber, who will share his latest research into Emerging Issues and explain:

• Why some ideas long in the making are now ready for large-scale adoption
• Why certain major challenges demand new products and services
• Why established offerings may soon face pressure from more impactful alternatives

Expect thought-provoking examples, including:

• Exoskeletons as a rental/borrow model to reduce public health costs
• Customised medicines developed in backyard laboratories
• The changing model for recruitment and retention of staff Increasing stress on fresh water supplies and its implications
• The need for alternative forms of housing—and much more

Marcus Barber is one of Australasia’s leading Strategic Futurists whose core approach is on Human Agency for driving the future, he specialises in Emerging Issues identification and Employee Engagement. He has worked with various companies such as General Motors on the Future of Automotive led to GM securing a $billion dollar bailout from the US Congress; Fosters on the Future of Beer led to Fosters pushing the Pure Blonde brand to global dominance; a local Manufacturer over 18 months where positive Employee Engagement ratings shifted from 36% rating as good or better to 68% and various schools, Governments around the world, not for profit entities and businesses in almost every sector helping enhance their decision making.

When: Thursday, Feb 19, 2026 from 7am for a 7:15am start to 9am

Cost: $30 (including GST)

A light breakfast will be provided. Please advise us of any dietary requirements when completing your registration.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future that’s already here.

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City of Greater Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong, Australia

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