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NO/BS Conference 2022

We're back to cut through all the crap. An unfiltered, honest & inspiring account of life in digital. A gathering of creators, directors, designers & industry leaders giving real-world stories on work, life & everything else in between.

20+ Industry Leaders

We've assembled an incredible group of international & local speakers to share their stories & experiences - many of whom have never spoken in Australia before.

2020 Alumni - Prue Jones, Scott Thomas, Matt Encina and Angela Guzman

2020 Alumni - Matias Corea

Speakers

Chris Do

Emily Cohen

Lysandre Follet

Prue Jones

Michael Ventura

Benjamin Hersh

Nichole Burton

Rich Arnold

Kevin Finn

Jasmin Bedir

Jay Demetillo

Alex Antolino

Cat Burgess

Vince Lebon

Andy Wright

Kirby Bentley

Marco Rosano

Dr. Marion Piper

Jordy Heis

Andy Homan

Jim Antonopoulos

Ben Sorensen

Founder & CEO
The Futur
Stanta Monica, USA

Author - Brutally Honest
Creative Agency Consultant
Philadelphia, USA

Director of Computational Design
Nike
Portland, USA

Studio + Creative Director
Fjord
Melbourne, AUS

Author - Applied Empathy
Advisor & Keynote Speaker
New York, USA

Staff Interaction Design
Google
San Francisco, USA

Senior Designer
Google
Sydney, AUS

Senior Design Leader
Coinbase
New York, USA

Author - Open Manifesto
Owner - TheSumOf
Brisbane, AUS

Creator - Fck the Cupcakes
CEO - Innocean Australia
Sydney, AUS

Lead UX & Visual Design
Grab
Singapore, SGP

Creative Director & Mentor
ex - TypeForm
Los Angeles, USA

Head of Place
Frost* Collective
Sydney, AUS

Founder & CEO
Rollie Nation
Melbourne, AUS

Founder - Never Not Creative
CEO - Streamtime
Sydney, NSW

Artist & Professional Athlete
Gnalla & Essendon (ALFW)
Melbourne, AUS

Managing Director
Soul+Wolf
Melbourne, AUS

Creativity Coach & Author
Marion Piper Creative
Melbourne, AUS

Panel Moderator
Senior Retail Product Consultant
Shopify

Panelist
Creative Director
Process Creative

Interviewer
Managing Director
TANK

Master of Ceremony
NO/BS Conference
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The NO/BS Experience

What you can expect

Iconic Venue

The Forum Melbourne - First built in 1929, The Forum is one of Australia's most iconic theatres, traditionally used as concert & show venue.

Amazing Content

Over the 2 days of mind-blowing content, we've gathered creators, directors, designers & industry leaders to give real-world stories on work, life & everything else in between.

Networking

Connect with our speakers & talk shop with your peers at one of several networking events.

Speaker Cocktail Party

Welcome our speakers to Melbourne in style with a cocktail party to remember at the "Rooftop at QT" on the top floor of the QT Hotel.
** Platinum Pass holders only.

Fully Catered

You'll never go hungry, tired or thirsty. We've got all the food, coffee and drinks covered over the 2 days!

Killer Wrap Party

After two days of absorbing thought-provoking content, let your hair down with our incredible after party at the Forum.

Testimonials

"No-BS really lived up to the hype. It was an amazing event that had it all! Incredible speakers, great content and an awesome venue. I'll be back!"

Mark Andrews

Design Lead

“NO/BS is, by FAR, the best conference I’ve ever been to in Australia. The line-up was out of this world and every single speaker delivered insights, inspiration and education from the heart. Being in the crowd felt like being amongst creative family – it will be the highlight of your year!”

Marion Piper

Copywriter & Author

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