Public lectures

[1] Tony Elliott, Derek Abbott, and Colleen Fitzpatrick, "Somerton Man: Panel discussion," Ayers House, National Trust, Adelaide, Australia, April 14, 2015, YouTube

[2] Jung-Chih Chiao (Chair), Derek Abbott (Speaker), "How do we supply the world's energy needs," University of Texas at Arlington, Nedderman Hall, Arlington, Texas, USA, April 8, 2013, YouTube

[3] Derek Abbott (Chair), John C. Polkinghorne (Speaker), Robert A. J. Matthews (Speaker), and Duncan I. Steel (Speaker), "Einstein's big year out," Bonython Hall, University of Adelaide, Adelaide Festival of Ideas, Adelaide, Australia, July 8, 2005, YouTube

[4] Derek Abbott (Chair), Seth Shostak (Speaker), "What happens if we find the aliens?" Elder Hall, University of Adelaide, Adelaide Festival of Ideas, Adelaide, Australia, July 12, 2003, YouTube

[5] Derek Abbott (Chair), Rodney A. Brooks (Speaker), and Margaret Wertheim (Speaker), "The robots are coming: Will machines take over? " Elder Hall, University of Adelaide, Adelaide Festival of Ideas, Adelaide, Australia, July 14, 2001, YouTube