Infectious Optimism: The Why and the How

Join this inspiring and thought-provoking session with Victor Perton, Founder and Chief Optimism Officer of the Centre for Optimism, as he explores the power of optimism and its impact on leadership, wellbeing, and the culture of our communities.

Victor Perton is a passionate advocate for positive leadership and optimism. As Founder and Chief Optimism Officer of the Centre for Optimism, he invites people everywhere to reflect on one simple question: “What makes you optimistic?” His mission is to foster “realistic and infectiously optimistic leaders.”

With a background as a barrister, mediator and arbitrator, Victor’s career includes 18 years as a parliamentarian, service as Commissioner to the Americas, and a senior advisory role during Australia’s G20 presidency. Regarded as a thought leader in social media, innovation, economic development, e-government and regulatory reform, he has an outstanding track record of driving organisational and personal transformation, as well as technology and trade & investment initiatives.…