BENITA MATOFSKA
Inspiring Change Beyond the Stage | Keynote Speaker | Futuremaker
World-leading keynote speaker and Futuremaker Benita Matofska is an award-winning social entrepreneur and change consultant who helps businesses and leaders thrive in an era of disruption.
With 78% of organisations unprepared for the future, Benita equips audiences with insights, strategies, and actions to ensure they leave future-ready and future-fit. A global authority on future-preparedness, leadership, innovation, sustainability and the future of business, Benita delivers transformative keynotes that move audiences from inspiration to action. From the human impact of AI and automation to purpose-driven transformation, she translates the biggest shifts of our time into bold approaches for resilience, adaptability, and growth.
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THE POWER OF A BENITA MATOFSKA KEYNOTE
Benita’s keynotes don’t just inform—they transform. Whether on stage or online, she delivers a unique, immersive experience that shifts perspectives and prepares audiences for the future. Through a mix of global research, real-world examples, and live experiences, her sessions spark innovation, ignite positive change, and equip people to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. Every talk ensures your audience leaves not just inspired, but future-ready, empowered, and ready to shape what comes next.
Her talks don’t just inform—they ignite.
Watch Benita's Speaker Showreel and see her in action on stage for yourself.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER | FUTUREMAKER | CHANGE CONSULTANT
Benita has inspired audiences at leading global conferences and corporate events including:
VF Corp, IKEA Global Forum, AMEX Leadership Academy, Virgin Innovation Sessions, CoreNet Global Summit, PMI Global Summit, and Google Innovation Sessions.
A globally recognised authority on future-proofing, future-readiness, innovation, and leadership, Benita is a true Futuremaker, helping businesses and leaders prepare for the shifts ahead, stay future-ready, and build strategies that thrive in a rapidly changing world. Her work has featured on major stages and media platforms such as TEDx, BBC World, CNN, Discovery Channel, UNESCO, and Number 10 Downing Street.
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CREATING FUTURE-READY ORGANISATIONS
In a world facing climate, economic, and social disruption, Benita empowers leaders and teams to future-proof their organisations and create lasting value — for people, profit, and planet.
Through keynote speeches, workshops, and consultancy, Benita helps organisations to:
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Prepare for the future
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Lead with purpose and conscious innovation
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Build sustainable, future-fit strategies
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Inspire adaptability and resilience through change
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​​​​​​​​​​​THE ULTIMATE WRAP-AROUND KEYNOTE EXPERIENCE
Opening & Closing with Impact
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Internationally acclaimed keynote speaker and Futuremaker Benita Matofska offers a unique wrap-around keynote experience that turns conferences into unforgettable journeys.
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Opening Keynote: Sets the tone, builds anticipation, and ignites engagement.
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Closing Keynote: Captures key learnings, connects insights, and features a live-written bespoke poem crafted during the event.
Together, these sessions:
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Electrify audiences and elevate your event brand
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Inspire reflection, action, and continuity
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Leave delegates energised, motivated, and ready to lead change
More than keynotes — this is an immersive, high-impact experience that lasts long after the applause fades.
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Benita is also the author of Generation Share, voted a top read for a positive future by Forbes. Internationally acclaimed Generation Share showcases 200 of the world’s changemakers, innovators and futuremakers transforming business, society, and the planet. Discover Generation Share.
WHO IS BENITA MATOFSKA?
Benita Matofska is a world-leading keynote speaker, inspiring speaker, and futuremaker. As an award-winning social entrepreneur and future innovator she helps businesses, leaders, and organisations thrive in an era of disruption, delivering bold, actionable insights on leadership, innovation, AI, automation, smart cities, sustainability, adaptability and business transformation—always with a focus on people, purpose, and impact.
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Corporate clients include:
VF Corp International Marketing Summit, IKEA Global Home Furnishings Forum, AMEX Leadership Academy, Virgin Innovation Sessions,
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Global associations include:
UITP (world public transport association), CoreNet Global (world corporate real estate association), PMI (Project Management Institute Global), European Outdoor Group (outdoor sector), Textile Services Association, National Housing Federation and more.
Global media and other platforms where Benita has been featured include:
BBC Worldwide TV, CNN, ABC, Channel 4 News, Financial Times, the Guardian, Telegraph, Time Magazine, The Economist, Washington Post, Sydney Morning Herald, BBC Radio 4, NPR, Forbes, UNESCO, the Hague, One Young World Congress and Number 10 Downing Street
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Her work has earned multiple awards, including:
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Women in Business Innovation
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Ogunte Best Social Business Leader UK & World
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NatWest Venus Entrepreneur of the Year
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Inspirational Woman of the Year
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Forbes 'Top Read for a Positive Future'
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Cabinet Office/Nesta Innovation in Giving Award
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An RSA Fellow and influential media commentator, Benita doesn’t just speak—she inspires action, creating unforgettable experiences that leave audiences ready to transform their businesses, associations, and the world.
READY TO IGNITE TRANSFORMATION?
Benita doesn’t just deliver a keynote — she creates a high-impact, unforgettable experience that moves people from inspiration to action. Your audience won’t just leave with new ideas; they’ll leave shifted, prepared, and empowered to face the future with confidence.
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Whether you want to energise a conference, spark innovation in your organisation, or embed a lasting culture of adaptability and purpose, Benita ensures your event is memorable, transformative, and future-focused.
Inspiring, powerful, innovative. Benita captivated our global audience with her fascinating insights and future vision.
IKEA
Global Conference
Insightful, leading consultant. Brings high-level strategic thinking and practical frontline knowledge on climate change and decarbonisation for business.
VIRGIN GROUP
Global
Excellent speaker. Knowledgeable, distinctive, future-thinking
Mayors and business leaders were challenged and inspired.
EUROCITIES
Milan
Bold, forthright, unforgettable. Benita captivated the 1,400-strong global audience.
WOMEN'S FORUM
Global Summit