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Dr Mark Williams is an internationally renowned neuroscientist and bestselling author who has presented to audiences across the globe. A dynamic and entertaining speaker, he combines contemporary neuroscience with down‑to‑earth pragmatism—shaped in part by a colourful early life that could easily have led him to jail or an early grave. This lived experience gives his work a rare authenticity and makes his insights land with power.

Recently featured on 60 Minutes in the Brain Drain episode, Dr Mark unpacked the emerging evidence on how digital devices are reshaping developing brains. His presentations challenge audiences to rethink their habits, their relationships, and their potential, leaving them with a deeper understanding of who they are and what they can achieve.

With more than 25 years of research and teaching experience, Dr Mark is a professor of cognitive neuroscience whose work has focused on social cognition, learning, and the brain systems that shape human connection. He has published over 70 scientific papers, received numerous awards for his teaching and research, and worked at leading institutions including MIT in the United States and multiple universities across Australia.

Today, Dr Mark draws on this extensive scientific background to help schools, companies, and communities develop evidence‑based practices that enhance learning, wellbeing, and performance. His expertise is widely sought after in the media, with appearances across Australian outlets such as The Project, Mirror Mirror, Sunrise, Sky News, Our Brain, and Making Australia Happy, as well as international platforms including The Guardian, The Telegraph, The New York Times, Forbes, The Economist, New Scientist, and the BBC.

His latest book, Screen Smart Children, co‑authored with Gavin McCormack, is a #1 bestseller and a leading resource for parents, educators, and policymakers navigating the digital age.