Dr Stefan Hajkowicz

Dr Stefan Hajkowicz (pronounced “hi-cove-ich”) is Chief Research Consultant at CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and one of the country’s most sought-after speakers on artificial intelligence, technology strategy and the future. With more than 25 years at CSIRO, he has spent his career translating cutting-edge science into practical strategy for boardrooms, governments and communities around the world.

Stefan is a leading authority on artificial intelligence and digital technology strategy. He authored Australia’s National AI Roadmap and AI Ethics Framework—landmark documents guiding how the nation adopts and governs AI—and advises boards and executives on turning AI from hype into genuine business value.

A world-leading scholar in decision theory, Stefan has published seminal work on how organisations choose wisely under uncertainty and risk. His decision models have guided investments worth hundreds of millions of dollars for Australia’s state and federal governments. He is the bestselling author of Global Megatrends (CSIRO Publishing), and is among the most highly cited authors in his field, with more than 7,000 citations in the global research literature. He has served on the World Economic Forum’s and OECD’s strategic foresight communities for over a decade. His expertise spans foresight and scenario planning, technology and innovation policy, and the regional economic development of technology and AI clusters.

Trained at Australia’s National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), Stefan pairs scientific rigour with genuine storytelling craft and is consistently rated a top speaker by corporate audiences. He doesn’t just describe the future—he equips leaders to navigate uncertainty, seize emerging opportunities and shape what comes next.