Science talks, training & science comedy
Contact
Please use the form below to get in touch with us or click here to send us an email directly. We will get back to you asap.
Other enquiries
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Media enquiries can be directed to david.crisante@futuresciencetalks.com.au or by calling zero 438579356 (we recommend sending a text message rather than a voicemail - we respond more quickly to texts).
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If your organisation or workplace would like to partner with us, please get in touch via david.crisante@futuresciencetalks.com.au
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If you’re interested in training, please visit our training page, our Science Comedy Program page or contact us via david.crisante@futuresciencetalks.com.au
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Please visit our course facilitators page for more information.
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Please visit our ticketing page for information about upcoming shows.
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Please visit our science community talks page for more information.
Our goals
Future Science Talks is dedicated to upskilling scientists, academics, and those who work in technical fields such as IT and engineering.
The organisation’s founder and director, David Crisante, was head of media, marketing and communications at numerous science, environmental and health organisations before creating Future Science Talks.
He saw first-hand how some scientists were obtaining more job opportunities, grants and partnerships with major donors because of their communications and storytelling ability.
The mission of Future Science Talks is to enable others to have these same opportunities. We help scientists be more confident when communicating to the general public, media outlets and organisations that fund scientific research.
About us - Director’s bio
David Crisante is a communications and comedy expert who trains others on more impactful communication styles.
He founded the Sydney Comedy School and Future Science Talks – which runs Australia’s only government-funded Science Comedy Program for scientists. Each year he trains thousands of people on how to be more effective when on stage and giving presentations.
David ran media and communication teams within science and health organisations for over five years. Prior to this, he was in diplomacy and international crisis response for Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. He specialised in the response to MH370, the Syrian War and was a political speechwriter for the Foreign Minister.
David started his career as a journalist for seven years, where he was a reporter for the ABC and SBS, as well as an international correspondent in Tokyo for two years, where he specialised in reporting on the nuclear disaster of 2011.
In 2024, David has featured in seven festivals including the Adelaide Fringe, Sydney Comedy Festival, Brisbane Comedy Festival, Darwin Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Newcastle Fringe, and Vivid Sydney.