Pearcey Orations

Thought leadership presentations by an eminent Australian.


The Pearcey Oration is presented each year by an eminent expert.

The oration gives an opportunity to explore, in depth, critical contemporary issues arising from the introduction and adoption of new and advanced technologies into our society.

Recent orations are available on our YouTube Pearcey Orations playlist.

Pearcey Orations on YouTube


The Pearcey Foundation very much appreciates the generous support by the Victorian Government over many years.

Since 2016, the presentation of Victorian Pearcey Award has been proudly part of the Victorian Government's Digital Innovation Festival (DIF).


Pearcey Orations

Sep 11, 2008

2008 Pearcey Oration

The 2008 Pearcey Oration as delivered by Dr Terry Cutler. During 2007-8 Dr Cutler conducted a comprehensive review of Australia's National Innovation systemon on behalf of the Federal Government. In the first public statement on the findings of this review, Dr Cutler outlined what was learnt and what recommendations were made to the Prime Minister.

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