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About Dylan Alcott keynote speaker
Dylan Alcott keynote speaker sessions come from one of Australia’s most accomplished athletes and a leading advocate for inclusion and accessibility. For example, he is a four-time Paralympic gold medallist and a 15-time Grand Slam singles champion. In 2021 he won the Golden Slam, becoming the first man in any form of tennis to win all four Grand Slams and Paralympic gold in the same year. Then, in 2022, he became Australian of the Year.
Champion in two sports
Dylan came into the world with a tumour wrapped around his spinal cord. Even so, he became a Paralympic champion in two different sports. He first won gold in wheelchair basketball at Beijing 2008. After that, he switched to wheelchair tennis, winning singles gold at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, plus doubles gold in Rio. Also in 2016, he became the first wheelchair athlete to win the Newcombe Medal. Finally, he retired from professional tennis after the 2022 Australian Open.
Entrepreneur and advocate
Away from the court, Dylan builds organisations that open doors for people with disability. He founded the Dylan Alcott Foundation, which funds scholarships, grants and mentoring for young Australians with disability. He also co-founded Get Skilled Access, a social enterprise that helps organisations become more accessible and inclusive. In addition, he launched Ability Fest, Australia’s first fully accessible music festival.
As a result of this work, he received the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2009 and became an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 2022. That same year, he also became the first person with a visible disability to win Australian of the Year.
Dylan Alcott keynote speaker topics
Overcoming extreme adversity. How Dylan grew from a childhood without the use of his legs into one of Australia’s best-known Paralympians, and what he learned along the way.
Becoming the best version of yourself. He explains why focusing on what you can control is the key to a full and successful life.
The art of taking risks. Dylan believes you have to buy a ticket to win the raffle. Therefore, he shows why stepping outside your comfort zone is essential to reaching big goals.
Disability awareness and inclusion. How organisations can change perceptions, break down stigma and build workplaces where people with disability thrive.
Diversity and leadership. Above all, why representation matters, and how diverse leadership strengthens teams, culture and results.
Dylan is funny, honest and direct on stage. As a result, audiences leave ready to challenge their own limits, embrace diversity and make meaningful change. Book Dylan Alcott keynote speaker for your next conference, leadership event or inclusion program. Explore more speakers in Olympic Performance or read about his career on Wikipedia.
