Pete Ceglinski

Co-founder of Seabin, innovator, and ocean advocate

Pete Ceglinski is the entrepreneur and CEO behind Seabin, one of the century's greatest inventions and the cornerstone of an innovative, for-profit conservation model that brings hardware, science, data, clean-up and visual storytelling together to address one of the world's greatest challenges, plastic pollution.

Named among Australia's Top 5 Innovators and recognised globally for his work, Pete is the creator of the Seabin, which was named one of TIME Magazine's Top 50 Best Inventions. His work has been recognised by the United Nations, while his story has been shared on TEDx stages and through content that has generated more than 1.2 billion views worldwide.

Through his keynote presentations, Pete shares the lessons learned from building a globally recognised brand and movement from the ground up. His presentations explore entrepreneurial innovation, purpose-led leadership, storytelling, culture, resilience and the future of business in a world increasingly driven by purpose and impact.

Pete's engaging and authentic style leaves audiences inspired, motivated and equipped with practical insights on innovation, leadership and creating meaningful change.

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Key Points for Pete Ceglinski

Founder and CEO of Seabin, creator of one of TIME Magazine's Top 50 Best Inventions.
Recognised by the United Nations for his work tackling ocean plastic pollution.
Named among Australia's Top 5 Innovators.
Built a globally recognised purpose-led brand and conservation movement with more than 1.2 billion content views worldwide.
Two-time TEDx speaker.
Trusted by leading organisations including IBM, Toyota, Tesla, Booking.com, Facebook and Patagonia.
Recipient of GQ's Men of the Year Award for Innovation.
Shares practical lessons on leadership, innovation, culture, storytelling and building purpose-driven organisations.

Topics for Pete Ceglinski

Purpose, Impact & Brand Building
How purpose-led organisations can create stronger brands, more engaged teams and lasting commercial success.
Innovation That Matters
Lessons from taking an idea from concept to global movement, and what innovation really requires from leaders and teams.
Future Trends Beyond AI
The major shifts shaping sustainability, nature, consumer expectations and business over the next decade, and how organisations can position themselves for what's next.
Storytelling, Culture & Transformation
How to simplify complexity, create meaningful brand moments and build cultures people genuinely want to be part of.
Be the Boss You Always Wanted
Practical lessons on leadership, retaining talent, building trust and creating workplaces where people thrive.
What Innovation Actually Costs
The realities of entrepreneurship, resilience, founder pressure, setbacks and sustaining momentum over the long term.

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Pete was brilliant. Many considered him the best speaker they’ve ever seen.
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