Matt Esterman | Founder
The Next Word

Matthew Esterman is founder and director at The Next Word, a future shaping consultancy based in Sydney. He holds masters degrees from Macquarie University and the University of Sydney, and is the recipient of several awards including the Commbank Teaching Fellowship, the Paul Brock Medal from ACE and leadership awards from ACEL and ICTENSW. He is a keen lifelong learner who believes we can bend the future using creativity, critical thinking, and compassion. He is a thought leader in the area of AI in education, including co-authoring The Next Word: AI for teachers.