Benita Matofska is a world-leading keynote speaker and futuremaker celebrated for transforming events into powerful, immersive experiences. With more than 600 keynotes delivered on global stages — and countless standing ovations — she is renowned for her ability to fuse electrifying storytelling with future-defining insights on preparedness, innovation, leadership, sustainability, smart cities and the future of business. 89% of leaders unprepared for what’s coming next, so Benita equips audiences with the clarity, courage, and actions they need to become truly future-ready, ensuring every event becomes a catalyst for lasting change.

Benita has delivered keynotes for leading organisations and at global events including Visa, Google, UBS, IKEA, Virgin, AMEX, BBC Worldwide, VF Corp Global Summit, Global Women’s Forum, Women’s Summit of Innovation, Eurocities, UITP Global Public Transport Summit, CoreNet Global, Future Innovation Summit, PMI Global Summit, Festival of Sustainable Business, UNESCO Netexplo & Number 10 Downing Street.

Her dynamic style and authentic presence make her one of the most sought-after voices on the global stage. Benita’s signature keynote experience goes far beyond inspiration — she delivers an unforgettable wrap-around experience, opening events with energy and purpose, setting the tone for engagement and connection from the start, then returning to close with a bespoke keynote that distils key insights into a powerful, future-focused call to action. Concluding with a specially written poem capturing the event essence, she ensures audiences — and the event itself — are truly unforgettable.

Recognised for her 35-year career driving social innovation and sustainability, Benita is the author of Generation Share — a ground-breaking book voted a Top Isolation Read for a Positive Future by Forbes. She is the founder of the Climate Women Network and the recipient of multiple awards including the Women in Business Innovation Award, Inspirational Woman of the Year, and Best Social Business Leader (UK & World). Benita leaves audiences inspired to act, sparking conversations and connections that continue long after the applause — ensuring every event she touches creates lasting change.

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