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Dr Jo’s keynotes all begin from one place: understanding how technology genuinely works and why it affects us the way it does. From there, she helps audiences take back control, protect their wellbeing and mental health, and use AI in ways that make people feel more human, not less.
Each talk is tailored for its audience, whether that’s a workplace, a leadership team, a school or parents, and mental health and wellbeing run through them all. Dr Jo blends and shapes these talks to give your event exactly the mix of insight, strategy and inspiration it needs.
Anuki Karunanayake, Program & Committee Coordinator, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference, 2026
Keynotes from the Sydney Opera House to Ithra, Saudi Arabia · 200,000+ people across six continents
Every keynote is tailored to your audience and available as a keynote, panel, workshop or virtual session.
For leaders and organisations bringing AI into their world. The organisations that thrive with AI won’t be the ones that adopt it fastest, but the ones that use it in a way that makes their people feel more valued, not less. In this keynote, audiences discover:
For workplaces and teams ready to use AI well. Every organisation knows AI can boost productivity, but few know how to use it safely, ethically and well. Drawing on her research and advisory work with global platforms and government, Dr Jo turns the hype into practical guidance. In this keynote, audiences discover:
For individuals, for leaders looking after their teams, and for parents. Even capable, motivated people lose time, focus, headspace and wellbeing to technology. Drawing on two decades of research, Dr Jo unpacks why our devices are so hard to put down, and what actually works to change it, for ourselves and for the people we look after. In this keynote, audiences discover:
For any audience that wants to understand how the digital world really works. This is the foundation talk that the others build on. Technology companies hold enormous power over what we see, think and do online, and understanding how is the first step to protecting our autonomy and mental health. In this eye-opening keynote, audiences discover:
For schools, parents and educators. Drawing on 15 years of research with families and schools, Dr Jo cuts through the fear and the hype around children and technology. In this keynote, audiences discover:
Beyond her signature talks, Dr Jo develops custom keynotes designed around a specific organisation’s people and moment. For the Independent Schools Association Conference, she created “The Invisible Multiplier”, a motivational keynote for senior leaders on the real, high impact of their role and how to lead with renewed purpose in an era where AI is reshaping their work. If you have a theme, a challenge or an outcome in mind, Dr Jo will craft a keynote to match.
From global technology companies and national governments to major conferences, corporates and schools, Dr Jo speaks across technology, finance, property, education and government. She advised the Australian Government on the world-first under-16 social media ban, works with global platforms including Apple and Roblox, and has taken the stage everywhere from the Sydney Opera House to Ithra in Saudi Arabia and conferences in Fiji. Past audiences include Apple, SXSW, the Australian Government, Lonsec and the Independent Schools Association.
From global technology companies and national governments to major conferences, corporates and schools, Dr Jo speaks across technology, finance, property, education and government. She advised the Australian Government on the world-first under-16 social media ban, works with global platforms including Apple and Roblox, and has taken the stage everywhere from the Sydney Opera House to Ithra in Saudi Arabia and conferences in Fiji. Past audiences include Apple, SXSW, the Australian Government, Lonsec and the Independent Schools Association.
Jo emphasises that simply introducing new technologies is no longer enough. We’ve experienced a wave of digital innovation that has placed us in a unique state, and understanding this state is crucial for moving forward effectively. Her research reveals that it’s not just the platforms or devices we use, but how we use them, and the strategies deployed that shape our digital experience.
With a focus on emerging wellbeing and mental health challenges, she guides us in harnessing AI for more meaningful and authentic experiences.
Supported by her dedicated research team, Jo analyses and predicts how technology shapes our behaviours and lifestyles. This comprehensive understanding of our digital lifestyle is essential for effectively integrating AI into the workplace, education, and content creation. Her engaging presentations provide actionable strategies to enhance digital safety and wellbeing.
