Speaking Engagements

Zoe has a strong interest in social entrepreneurship, digital technology, industry-research collaboration, innovation, the future of work, and building career adaptability. She regularly speaks on these topics, and has also been responsible for delivering a wide range of events. Example speaking topics include those listed below.

Speaking & Events History

Events that Zoe has spoken at include:

• 2023-October Australian National University, Canberra, ANU Science Society: SciCareers Panel Speaker
• 2023-July Australian National University, Canberra, Three Minute Thesis Competition: Tri-Sector Careers
• 2023-July Cooperative Research Australia, Collaborate Innovate 2023, Early Career Researcher Pitch: Creating Tri-Sector Careers
• 2023-June Australian Institute of Company Directors, Canberra Director’s Workshop: Finding Board Positions – ‘Meet a Director’ Panel Speaker
• 2023-May Australian National University, Canberra, Workshop Facilitator: Developing your research career beyond academia
• 2023-May The Mill House Ventures Program Launch, Canberra, Panel Speaker: Social Entrepreneur in Residence
• 2023-Feb Australian Science Communicators National Conference, Canberra, Panel Speaker: Business, brilliance & battle scars
• 2022 University of Canberra, MBA Entrepreneurship unit, Canberra, Guest Lecturer: Entrepreneurial Journey
• 2022 CONASTA, Canberra, Panel Speaker: Shape Your Future: learn more about Australia’s diverse STEM Careers | ATSE
• 2022 Industry Mentoring Network in STEM IMNIS Catalyst Program, Canberra, Meet the Expert Speaker
• 2022 Australian Institute of Company Directors, Canberra Directors’ Briefing: Spotlight on ESG, Moderator
• 2021 International Women’s Day (IWD) Canberra Garden Party, Speaker
• 2021 CBRIN Weekly Innovation Challenge: Funding your Prototype, Panel Speaker
• 2021 Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) Engaging with Industry, Brisbane, Panel Speaker
• 2021 Accelerator for Enterprising Women Incubator Workshop, Canberra, Masterclass Presenter: Idea Validation
• 2021 DFKI (Germany) Virtual Workshop on Tech & Knowledge Transfer, Keynote Presentation: Experiences with Digital Platforms in Transfer
• 2021 APEC Virtual Workshop on Application of Blockchain/DLT Standards, Panel Speaker: Ethitrade International
• 2020 CBRIN Innovation Showcase, Canberra, Pitch: Ethitrade International
• 2020 ANU College of Business & Economics undergraduate ICT for Development course, Canberra, Guest Speaker: Ethitrade Challenges & Opportunities
• 2020 ZeroCO2 Renewable Energy & Sustainability Hackathon, Canberra, Guest Speaker: Ecolour & Sustainable Business
• 2020 ANU Research School of Management’s undergraduate Entrepreneurship & Innovation course, Canberra, Interview Guest
• 2019 CRC Association Conference Collaborate Innovate, Adelaide, Workshop Facilitator: Enterprise Innovation & IC Global
• 2019 Wisdom Learning Success Series, Canberra, Guest Speaker: Cross-Sector Collaboration & Career Adaptability
• 2019 University-Industry Engagement Conference, Sydney, Speaker: Expert Connect: A digital platform enabling University-Industry collaboration
• 2018 Australian Academy of Science Conference Collaboration Across Boundaries, Canberra, Panel Speaker
• 2018 Asian Development Bank Inaugural Knowledge Forum, Manila the Philippines, Knowledge Market Presenter
• 2018 The Asia Foundation Seminar Blockchain Technology Supporting Sustainable Agricultural Development, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam, Presenter & Panel Speaker
• 2018 ANU College of Business and Economics Conferral Ceremony, Canberra, Distinguished Alumni Speaker
• 2018 ANU Future Shapers Conference, Canberra, Guest Speaker
• 2017 Science & Technology Australia Conference Science Meets Business, Sydney, Pitch: Ecolour non-toxic paint
• 2017 CBRIN First Wednesday Connect, Canberra, Pitch: Expert Connect
• 2017 Department of Industry, Innovation & Science OCE Industry & Innovation Workshop, Canberra, Panel Speaker: Reflections on the findings from the ABS Management Capability Survey
• 2017 Science & Technology Australia Conference Science Meets Policymakers, Canberra, Workshop Facilitator
• 2017 Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) Inspired by IT, Canberra, Speaker: Building Career Adaptability
• 2017 Women in Information and Communications #BeBoldforChange Breakfast, Canberra, Panel Speaker: Can I have a kick ass career while juggling life’s demands
• 2017 University-Industry Engagement Conference, Adelaide, Speaker: Data61 Building Australia’s Innovation Ecosystem
• 2016 Future Earth Australia Conference, Canberra, Speaker: Wealth from Waste – The Ecolour Story
• 2016 CRC Association Conference The Business of Innovation, Brisbane, Speaker: Ecolour Paint
• 2015 Shared Value Leadership Summit, New York City, Shared Value Storyteller: Ecolour Paint
• 2015 Adelaide University, Corporate Responsibility for Global Business (Bachelor of Commerce unit delivered in Singapore), Guest Lecturer
• 2014 Enactus National Conference, Brisbane, Panel Speaker: The Changing World of Work – Workplace Culture Challenges
• 2013 Enactus National Conference, Sydney, Panel Speaker: Future Leaders – Challenges and Opportunities

Events that Zoe has organised, include:

• 2017 Data61 Conference D61+ Live, Melbourne, Event Organiser
• 2016 Centre for Workplace Leadership Conference Future of Work: People, Place, Technology, Melbourne, Organising Committee
• 2016 Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mobile-ising Women in Business, Brisbane, Event Organiser
• 2015 Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mobile-ising Women in Business, Sydney, Event Organiser
• 2015 Centre for Workplace Leadership Conference Future of Work: People, Place, Technology, Melbourne, Organising Committee
• 2014 Crawford School PhD Conference Big Data, Big Opportunity, Canberra, Marketing Director
• 2014 Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry UN Women’s Empowerment Principles: Equality Means Business, Sydney, Event Organiser
• 2014 Centre for Workplace Leadership Conference Future of Work: People, Place, Technology, Melbourne, Organising Committee
• 2013 Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry Productivity Leadership Forum, Canberra, Event Organiser

If you have a speaking opportunity that you would like to discuss with Zoe, please get in touch.