Dr Leyla AcarogluUN Champion of the Earth and leading practitioner of disruptive design

Dr Leyla Acaroglu is a distinguished sociologist and designer who creates innovative strategies for a sustainable future. By blending social sciences with creative practice, she examines how individuals and corporations interact with the world, challenging traditional assumptions about waste and environmental management. She is the founder of the New York-based agency Disrupt Design and the Melbourne-based Eco Innovators, as well as the Unschool of Disruptive Design, an educational platform dedicated to fostering creative solutions to global ecological challenges. Her pioneering Disruptive Design Method serves as a framework for using creativity to drive systemic change across products, society, and consumer behaviour. Acaroglu has developed numerous influential tools, such as the Designercise Ideation Toolkit and the Gender Equity Toolkit, while her creative projects have been showcased at the National Gallery of Victoria and the Da Vinci Museum in Milan. Her written works, including The Good Design Guide and Swivel to Sustainability, provide essential guidance for leaders seeking to navigate the complexity of the circular economy. Recognised by the United Nations Environment Programme as a Champion of the Earth, she is an expert at debunking environmental myths and highlighting the nuances of sustainable decision-making. Audiences book her for her unique ability to combine behavioural science with design thinking to solve modern organisational problems. On stage, Dr Leyla Acaroglu is best known for talks on Science, Manufacturing & Engineering and Energy & Sustainability. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Dr Leyla Acaroglu is regularly booked for Business Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Dr Leyla Acaroglu would approach your audience.