BENITA MATOFSKA
Helping leaders and organisations become future-ready in a fast-changing world
89% of leaders aren’t ready for the future.
Benita Matofska prepares senior leaders, executives and changemakers to become future-fit — navigating disruption, uncertainty and rapid change to shape what’s next. Through inspiring, insightful keynotes she helps you lead with clarity, confidence, and impact.
Being future-ready isn’t optional—it’s survival.
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THE POWER OF A BENITA MATOFSKA KEYNOTE
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“Benita’s keynotes don’t just inform—they transform audiences into future-ready leaders.”
Designed for leaders, senior executives, and global audiences, her sessions spark action, ignite creativity, and equip participants to thrive in uncertainty.
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Energized, empowered, and future-ready
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Confident to navigate disruption and emerging risks
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Equipped to act with clarity, purpose, and impact
Every keynote is a unique, immersive experience, blending research, real-world examples, and interactive techniques that create lasting change beyond the stage.
Watch Benita's Speaker Showreel and see her in action on stage for yourself.
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WHO IS BENITA MATOFSKA?
Benita Matofska is a world-leading keynote speaker, award-winning social entrepreneur, and Futuremaker. She helps organisations, leaders, and high-performing teams prepare for the future, build resilience, and thrive in times of disruption.
Her insights cover:
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Leadership & innovation
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AI & automation
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Sustainability & business transformation
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People, purpose, and measurable impact
KEYNOTE SPEAKER | FUTUREMAKER | CHANGE CONSULTANT
Unique Experience & Services
Benita’s Futuremaker approach transforms events into high-impact journeys. She helps leaders and teams:
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Anticipate disruption and emerging risks
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Build resilience, adaptability, and agility
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Lead with purpose and conscious innovation
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Inspire behaviour change and unlock lasting impact
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Develop sustainable, future-fit strategies for people, profit, and planet
Keynote Topics Include:
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Future Fit: Become a Future-Ready Leader
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Changemaking the Future: Key Insights to Positive Change
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AI & Automation: The Human Impact of the Intelligent Age
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Future Leadership: Leaders to Future-Proof Your Company
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Climate Change for Business in 7 Steps
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The Ultimate Wrap-Around Keynote Experience
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Find out more about Benita's keynote topics.
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BENITA'S CLIENTS & CREDIBILITY
Benita has inspired audiences at corporate events, global associations, and international forums.
Corporate Clients Include:
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VF Corp International Marketing Summit
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IKEA Global Home Furnishings Forum
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AMEX Leadership Academy
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Virgin Innovation Sessions
Global Associations Include:
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UITP (World Public Transport Association)
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CoreNet Global (World Corporate Real Estate Association)
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PMI (Project Management Institute Global)
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European Outdoor Group
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Textile Services Association
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National Housing Federation
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…and more
Global media and other platforms where Benita has been featured include:
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TEDx, BBC Worldwide TV, CNN, ABC, Channel 4 News
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Financial Times, The Guardian, Telegraph, Time Magazine, The Economist, Washington Post, Sydney Morning Herald
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BBC Radio 4, NPR, Forbes, UNESCO, The Hague, One Young World Congress
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Number 10 Downing Street
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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Forbes Top Read for a Positive Future
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.
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“Benita’s reputation as a world-leading keynote speaker and Futuremaker ensures every event is elevated, energised, and leaves a lasting impact.”
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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.
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​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.
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Being future-ready isn’t optional—it’s survival.
Prepare your leaders, inspire your teams, and transform your organisation.
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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