Speaker
Malcolm TURNBULL
Affliation
Former Prime Minister of Australia
Session

Biography

Having just left it to serve for nearly three years as the 29th Prime Minister of Australia, Malcolm Turnbull possesses a unique and incredibly timely understanding of the current geopolitical moment. In that role, he forged lasting connections with the leaders of the world and speaks to the influence that their politics have on the world at large. During his tenure, Turnbull was also involved in key policy decisions that have not only altered Australian society but also international implications for other countries facing similar issues- same-sex marriage, environmental conservation and energy crises, global trade, cyber security, and the ever-worsening refugee crisis. Before taking public office, he was also a successful entrepreneur and businessman who worked his way to a major global investment banking firm and several businesses at home and abroad. Extremely intelligent, humorous, candid, and charismatic, Turnbull shares his valuable insights into issues that impact the world.