Guided by the

Values of Family

Speaker | Saroo Brierley

Date and Time | Friday 22 May, 2:30pm – 3:15pm

You've seen the major motion picture, you've read his #1 bestselling autobiography, now you can hear the remarkable story of Lion and A Long Way Home directly from Saroo!

Separated from his family in India at age five and adopted in Australia, Saroo never forgot his roots and armed with only childhood memories and Google Earth, rediscovered his birthplace and reunited with his mother, an incredible story recounted in his #1 international bestselling autobiography A Long Way Home and the Academy Award and BAFTA award nominated film Lion.

Saroo Brierley’s extraordinary life from a small town in India to global recognition as an author, motivational speaker and film subject is a story of resilience, determination, and purpose.

Beyond his international success, Saroo credits working in his family business, Brierley Hose & Handling, founded by his parents John and Sue in Hobart, with keeping him grounded. Actively involved in its growth and leadership, he demonstrates how staying connected to your roots and purpose drives sustainable success.

In this session, Saroo will share lessons from his remarkable story and his experience as a second-generation family business leader, showcasing how courage, adaptability, and focus can help leaders and families embrace the future with confidence.

Learn how staying connected to what matters most - your values, your family and your purpose - helps you to stay grounded and shape the decisions you make today to create the opportunities of tomorrow.

Guided by the values of family

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About Saroo Brierley

Saroo Brierley was born in a small Indian town. In 1986, aged only 5, he lost all contact with his family when he was separated from his brother at a train station. He never saw his brother again.

After living on the streets of Calcutta for 3 weeks by himself, Saroo was placed in a local orphanage before being adopted by an Australian family. He grew up with his new parents, John and Sue, in Hobart, Tasmania for the next 25 years. But he was unable, and unwilling, to forget the land of his childhood.

Determined to rediscover his past, he embarked on a virtual odyssey of his homeland and, after many hours pouring over Google Earth, armed only with the images etched into his memories as a 5 year old, he managed to recognise his home town, and track down his mother.

Their reunion in 2012 made headlines across the world, and his full story is recounted in his #1 international bestselling autobiography, A Long Way Home.

The film Lion, based on his autobiography was released in November 2016 and nominated for four Golden Globe and six Academy Awards. The film stars Nicole Kidman and Dev Patel.

Saroo's is a remarkable and touching story of survival and sheer determination.