With today’s staggering advances in technology, many new possibilities are emerging which almost seem to have come straight out of the realms of sci-fi fantasy. When we connect some of the dots between various cutting-edge fields, the innovations become even more intriguing.
In this presentation, Biomedical engineer Dr Jordan Nguyen will raise an incredibly interesting and perhaps confronting conversation around links drawn between the fields of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, new techniques in 3D human scanning, neuroscience, and the ideas of human consciousness.
This topic raises a number of questions about what it is to be human and what is a moral approach to the incredible things we can achieve today with the latest advancements in technology – advancements that are increasingly blurring the lines between the virtual world and the real world.
Automation and Artificial Intelligence has been around for many years, but more recently the large leaps and bounds of the technology mean they are drastically affecting our businesses and digital lives.
We’re finding we need to transform in response to these evolving technologies.
Everyone has heard about the oncoming threat of AI, but what about the opportunities? What does it allow us to gain?
Dr Jordan Nguyen is an Australian biomedical and AI engineer whose work focuses on technology for humanity. He founded Psykinetic, a social enterprise creating accessible, empowering tech for people with disabilities, and is widely known for innovations like a mind-controlled smart wheelchair first developed during his PhD at the University of Technology Sydney.
Jordan presents internationally on AI, robotics, extended reality, and human-centered design, weaving rigorous engineering with uplifting stories from real collaborations. His ABC Catalyst documentary “Becoming Superhuman” and his book “A Human’s Guide to the Future” explore how emerging tech can expand human capability when guided by ethics and inclusion.
Event planners book Jordan for clear, practical frameworks that help leaders navigate disruption while staying people-first.
Dr. Jordan Nguyen is renowned globally as a leading Human Futurist and Innovation Speaker, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in technology and humanity’s future. With a profound passion for merging cutting-edge technology with the potential of the human spirit, Dr. Nguyen captivates audiences with his visionary insights and transformative ideas.
Dr. Jordan Nguyen’s expertise in biomedical engineering and artificial intelligence is rooted in his academic background and professional achievements. He holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), where his research focused on developing intelligent systems to assist individuals with severe disabilities. His pioneering work in this area led to the creation of groundbreaking technologies, including mind-controlled smart wheelchairs and bionic limbs.
In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. Nguyen has collaborated with various research institutions and organizations to push the boundaries of innovation. His work has been featured in numerous scientific journals and media outlets, highlighting his contributions to the fields of robotics, neuroscience, and AI. Dr. Nguyen’s ability to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical applications has earned him recognition as a leader in his field.
As a speaker, Dr. Nguyen has made a significant impact on audiences worldwide. He has delivered keynote addresses at prestigious conferences such as TEDx, SXSW, and the World Government Summit, where he has shared his vision of a future where technology empowers individuals and enhances their capabilities. His thought-provoking presentations challenge conventional thinking and inspire audiences to embrace innovation with a human-centric approach.
Dr. Nguyen’s influence extends beyond the stage. He is also a prolific writer and commentator, contributing articles and opinion pieces to leading publications on topics related to AI, ethics, and the future of technology. His insights have sparked meaningful conversations and debates, further solidifying his position as a thought leader in the realm of innovation.
One of the key aspects that sets Dr. Jordan Nguyen apart as an expert in artificial intelligence and innovation is his commitment to ethical considerations. He advocates for the responsible development and deployment of AI technologies, emphasizing the need to prioritize human well-being and societal impact. His ethical framework guides his work and provides a valuable perspective in an era where technology is rapidly evolving.
Through his captivating presentations and pioneering projects, Dr. Nguyen continues to inspire audiences worldwide to embrace the future with optimism and creativity. As we look ahead, Dr. Jordan Nguyen’s impact on the fields of artificial intelligence and innovation promises to shape not just industries but entire societies.
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A fast, inspiring highlight reel featuring thought-controlled mobility, eye-tracking, robotics, VR for access and learning, and a people-first vision for AI.
The showreel opens with Jordan’s core message: the world is on the verge of another technological shift and audiences can ride that wave by building for humans first. He asks whether the power of the mind can safely control assistive technology, then explains his path from electrical to biomedical engineering and the insight that our bodies are electrical systems. He spotlights a mind-controlled smart wheelchair born from his research, framing it as a catalyst for independence. A quick, humorous cut references “Doc Brown” and the flux capacitor to underscore how big ideas become real in robotics. Jordan touches on definitions of intelligence and self-awareness, noting work in embodied AI and why home robots emerging alongside VR matters for everyday life.
He demos next-gen human-computer interfaces: eye-tracking to assess cognition and enable communication; VR to “transport” children who cannot travel so they can experience the world. He emphasizes that today’s kids are technological natives who will design tomorrow’s solutions, then closes with an upbeat call to imagine and build a more inclusive future. The edit balances cinematic clips, lab footage, and talk excerpts, ending on a playful outtake before the final invitation to “come with me for a vision for the future.”
00:00 Opening statement: a new technological wave; invitation to act.
00:10 Can the mind safely control assistive tech; pathway into biomed.
00:25 Mind-controlled wheelchair highlight and safety framing.
00:40 Robotics gag and “idea to machine” montage. Y
00:55 Intelligence and self-awareness definitions; embodied AI.
01:10 Home robots and VR convergence; why 2016 mattered.
01:25 Eye-tracking for insight and access; examples with families.
01:40 VR to explore the world for kids who cannot travel.
01:55 Gen-Z as technological natives; optimism and invite to build.
A high-energy keynote weaving mind-controlled mobility, eye-tracking, VR and mixed reality with human stories, teamwork, and a clear roadmap for inclusive innovation.
Jordan opens by energizing the room with an interactive “Australian wave,” then sets the theme: collaboration accelerates progress as we enter another major technology shift. He connects recent science to human possibilities, describing a visit to a wide-angle telescope project and discoveries that expand our view of the Milky Way and high-velocity stars. He pivots to personal foundations, crediting his engineer father and artist mother, and shares a candid school story about setting a stretch goal, barely missing it, and finding purpose by combining interest with inspiration.
A diving-board accident becomes the turning point. Temporary neck injury led him to study disability and meet brilliant creators who communicate differently, including a designer whose iPad and grit defied assumptions. That encounter reframed ambition. Jordan set out to build a mind-controlled wheelchair, treating the body as an electrical system. He explains ECG, EMG, EOG, and EEG, then shows how machine learning can recognize trained brainwave patterns while the wheelchair handles safe navigation.
He founded Psykinetic to scale inclusive technology. Demos follow: eye-tracking that lets users fly a game with gaze alone, and VR that enables rich experiences for people who cannot travel. He invites an attendee to play VR table tennis live, illustrating immersion and accessibility. He then showcases mixed reality “wizard chess,” where holographic pieces are controlled by voice and eyes for hands-free access.
Shifting to mindset, Jordan guides a brief eye-contact exercise, noting how human connection primes collaboration and learning. He recites a poem from a social impact campaign, calling the room to act. He closes with an uplifting story: helping a friend who uses eye-control become a performing musician. After a sold-out classical debut, she later played live with Australian artist Steve Balbi, released a single, and recorded a mixed collaboration in a telecom innovation space. Jordan ends with gratitude and an invite to keep experimenting with VR during the break.
00:00 Audience energizer, “Australian wave,” theme of collaboration and change
01:10 Telescope visit and recent astronomy insights that expand perspective
02:40 Family influences, creativity plus engineering, how to find inspiration
04:05 School goal setting, near-miss story, interest plus inspiration equals passion
05:25 Diving-board accident, start of disability awareness and empathy
06:40 Meeting creators using alternative communication, reframing assumptions
07:50 Decision to build a mind-controlled wheelchair, safety as a core principle
09:20 Body as an electrical system: ECG, EMG, EOG, EEG explained
10:20 Machine learning recognizes trained thoughts, wheelchair handles navigation
11:35 Founding Psykinetic to scale inclusive tools
12:10 Eye-tracking demo for game control and assessment
13:05 VR for access and exploration, user stories
13:50 Live VR table-tennis demo with an audience volunteer
15:55 Mixed reality “wizard chess,” voice and eye-control for hands-free play
17:10 Human connection exercise, neuroscience of eye contact
18:20 Poem from social impact campaign, call to collective action
19:05 Music accessibility story: from first rehearsal to a sold-out concert
21:10 Performance with Steve Balbi, single release, large-stage collaboration
26:20 Closing thanks, invite to try VR, credits roll
A fast cut of Jordan’s high-energy stagecraft and mission to turn AI, robotics, eye-tracking, and VR into inclusive tools that change real lives.
This micro-reel quickly spotlights Jordan’s keynote energy and message. He engages the room, then flashes key themes from his work at Psykinetic, including mind-controlled mobility, accessible human-computer interfaces, and immersive tech that expands opportunity.
The tone is upbeat and invitational, positioning the talk as a catalyst for teams to think bigger, design inclusively, and act with purpose. Note: content is summarized from the short clip context and Jordan’s standard keynote themes. Provide a transcript if you want a line-accurate micro-summary.
00:00 Opening burst of music and crowd energy
00:06 On-stage hook about rapid technological change and human opportunity
00:15 Quick visuals of assistive interfaces and VR style moments
00:25 Call to design with inclusion, safety, and impact in mind
00:33 Closing invite to imagine and build a better future
A concise media feature highlighting mind-controlled mobility, eye-tracking, VR and mixed reality, and the people-first mission behind Psykinetic.
This short segment introduces Dr Jordan Nguyen’s mission to build inclusive, human-centered technology. It opens with quick context on rapid technological change, then moves through examples from his work: a mind-controlled wheelchair using trained EEG patterns with safety-first navigation, eye-tracking interfaces that enable communication and control, and immersive VR or mixed-reality experiences that expand access to learning and creativity.
The piece underscores collaboration with artists, clinicians, and families, showing how design choices translate to real independence for people with disability. It closes with a call to action for leaders and teams to combine inspiration with practical engineering to solve meaningful problems.
00:00 Cold open and presenter intro; Jordan’s mission in one line
00:20 Mind-controlled wheelchair concept and safety overview
01:10 Eye-tracking and alternative interfaces for access and communication
02:00 VR and mixed-reality demos that enable exploration and learning
03:05 Human stories and collaboration across disciplines
04:10 Takeaways for inclusive, ethical innovation
04:45 Closing message and next steps
AI for good, human-centered robotics, extended reality, accessibility and inclusive design, future of healthcare, leadership in an exponential era.
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