The Future
Tech Collective
Technology is changing our world. Events where smart people come together to ponder how.
Thursday 11th September 2025
Speakers & Talks
Nicole Salisbury
Nicole has spent her career at the intersection of culture, creativity and cutting-edge tech. With over two decades in the music, media and entertainment industries, from launching Nova 96.9 and managing Sony Music’s dance division, to delivering game-changing campaigns for PlayStation, Xbox, and FIFA, she’s been shaping how we experience sound, stories and play long before it was trending.
As Founder & CEO of MusoLingo, Nicole is now pioneering a new frontier: a Next Generation language learning app that helps people “sing their way to fluency” using popular music, gamification and AI. It’s the latest chapter in a career defined by innovation, blending creative expression with real-world tech applications. Nicole will share her insights on how technology is revolutionising the creative industries and how it is opening up bold new possibilities for creators and audiences alike.
Scott McWilliam
With over 25 years in the wine industry, from senior winemaking roles to global brand leadership, Scott brings a rare depth of experience—spanning production, education, business development, and consumer engagement. His career has taken him from Australian vineyards to the wine cellars of France and the skies with Qantas, all while helping brands evolve through technology and innovation.
Now at the forefront of anti-counterfeiting solutions as Business Development Manager at SecuriCode, and a passionate advocate for direct-to-consumer transformation at WithWine, Scott is uniquely placed to explore how emerging technologies are disrupting and elevating the wine industry.
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Thursday 11th September 2025
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11th Sept 2025
5:30pm until 7:30pm
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Events are a mix of prepared talks, panel discussions and break out conversations. There will be light refreshments, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. A typical night is run like this:
5.30pm
Doors open, snacks and drinks on arrival6pm
Introduction to the night6.05pm
First Talk (no questions at this stage)6.20pm
Short break, folks mingle and snack6.30pm
Second Talk (no questions at this stage)6.50pm
Short break, folks mingle and snack7.00pm
Panel discussion, audience participation is encouraged. It’s an open forum7.30pm
Event concludes
Drinks & snacks provided
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Location
Bilue
Level 4, 4-6 Bligh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Where insightful talks spark conversations and collaboration, exploring how technology is reshaping the future of our world and our lives.
The Organisers
Ruth envisioned a community where current and future leaders could come together, support one another, and navigate an ever-changing tech driven world. She brought G on board, and together they have created a space where leaders could shape the future.
A special thanks to Bilue, Playgrounded and MJGT for helping make our events possible.
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Ruth is currently the Chief Growth Officer at Bilue, where she applies her passion for people, leadership, and organisational culture. Her journey began in high school, where she was awarded the ‘Einstein Award’ for being the person most likely to succeed after school, as a result of being more focused on socialising than academics. While her peers pursued their passions in subjects like art, science, and technology, Ruth found her true calling in understanding and connecting with people.
With a Bachelor's Degree in psychology and a Master's in art therapy, Ruth has built a diverse career in people-centred roles across various industries, including child protection and emerging technology. A strong advocate of the Culture First movement, she believes that trust and inclusion are key to enabling individuals to thrive at work. These values are central to her leadership philosophy at Bilue, where she fosters a culture of growth, collaboration, and innovation.
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G has built a career working with people in the technology industry. She’s always loved how passionate people in technology are about technology, but tech is not her jam. What technology can do for people, and how it can impact society and how we work is far more interesting to her.
G runs Playgrounded with her co-founder Stefan Bramble - helping hybrid & remote teams build relationships, rituals & reflection practices to get more done and have more fun.
Future Tech Collecitve and our supporters acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we operate, including the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present and recognise their enduring connection to the lands, waters, and communities where we work and live.