“Armed with influential thought-leadership skills and a tenacious drive to transform the role of technology, it is Amanda who is propelling the future wellbeing of the human race. ”
As one of Australia's most globally acknowledged AI technologists and technology communicators, Amanda's contributions have been celebrated by TIME as a Next Generation Leader and by The CEO Magazine with the Start-up Executive of the Year award, underscoring her significant impact in social impact technology. In 2023, LinkedIn awarded her as a Top Voice in Artificial Intelligence, one of only 1500 top voices globally of over 1 billion users.
Recognised as a subject matter expert in both emerging technology and modern leadership, Amanda lends her insights to esteemed organisations including Commonwealth Bank, The Australian Property Institute, YPO, Zoom, The Australian Digital Health Agency, Allianz, Leap, Kellogg’s, Universal, Stanford, Women Making Waves, The Education Department, Schmidt Futures, Optus, ADMA and Google Cloud, among others. She has built a substantial following on her social audio channel, engaging 300,000 subscribers and reaching tens of millions with content on emerging technologies.
An award winning entrepreneur for over 20 years, it was at the young age of 17, Amanda co-founded award-winning retail chain, Sebachi, in Tasmania. Under the mentorship of Cotton On founder, Nigel Austin, Sebachi became one of Australia’s first e-commerce stores in the early 2000's.
Amanda has always been passionate about social issues, as Australia’s first Youth Development Officer at 18 in local government at the West Tamar Council – she also took on philanthropic roles in management, policy and strategy in suicide prevention at a youth suicide prevention retreat in Tasmania for fifteen years. Her many personal experiences with suicide, inspired Johnstone to invent her proprietary mental health App, “Be A Looper” and EmotionAI technologies.
AMANDA IN ACTION:
Amanda Johnstone speaks to TIME Magazine about the Future of Technology
Amanda as the opening keynote at the ADMA global forum, educating how AI technologies will change how we work.
Amanda delivers a keynote on emotionAI and the future of technology and the internet of bodies at the Australian Futures Conference 2023.
Amanda Johnstone explains web3, tokenomics and building the future internet at Google 2023.
Amanda Johnstone explains blockchain and decentralisation at YPO.org 2023.
Amanda Johnstone explains virtual and augmented reality for International Women’s Day 2023.
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Amanda is one of Australia’s leading business keynote speakers. Amanda not only communicates the future of thought leadership via social audio, media and live on stage - she goes beyond other futurists and thought leaders and directly builds award-winning social impact products that make the world a better place.
Join organisations like Kellogg’s, Australian Information Security Association, Google, St Vincent’s Hospital, Western Sydney University, Optus, Allianz, WISE Employment, City of Sydney, The Australian Digital Health Agency, (Australian Government and PWC), Commonwealth Bank, LEAP, Stanford University, The Research Society, National Young Leaders Day, WeWork, Zoom, The Modern Woman, YPO.org, Rare Birds, The Future/Metaverse Conference and more.by choosing Amanda to inspire your communities.
Keynote Themes Include:
Embracing ChatGPT and AI Agents
Navigating the AI-Transformed Workforce
Forecasting the Future: Trends and Predictions in Technology
EmotionAI: How AI and The Human Body will Converge
Ethics in the Age of Data: Balancing Innovation and Privacy
Wearable and Implantable Tech: The Future of Personal Technology
Augmented and Virtual Reality, Implantables, Ingestibles and Wearable Devices
Navigating the Metaverse: A New Digital Frontier
Healthcare Transformed: Digital Innovations in Medicine
Augmented Reality: Blending Worlds
Smart Cities: The Intersection of Technology and Urban Life
Modern Leadership: Empowering Change through Empathy, Diversity, and Inclusion
Women in Leadership: Embracing Diversity, Inspiring Inclusion
Recent Achievements:
2024 Keynote Speaker and AI Workshop Facilitator - SG Fleet
2024 Keynote Speaker - TasICT
2024 Keynote Speaker and AI Workshop Facilitator -NSW Strata Association
2024 Women to Watch - Women’s Fitness
2024 Keynote Speaker - City of Ryde / ALGWA NSW
2023 LinkedIn Top Voices - Artificial Intelligence
2023 Mentor - Schmidt Futures, Quad Fellowship
2023 Panelist - Future Technologies, Google
2023 Keynote Speaker - The Future of AI, CommBank SmallBiz Week
2023 Panelist - Equity in Technology, YPO
2023 Keynote Speaker - Modern Leadership, Kellogg’s
2023 Keynote Speaker - The Future of AI, The Australian Property Institute
2023 Creator Accelerator - LinkedIn
2023 Keynote Speaker - Modern Leadership - LEAP IT
2023 Keynote Speaker - Primary Principals Conference
2022 Technological Patent Issued
2022 Best Startup - Artificial Intelligence, Delaware - BestStartup.us
2022 Keynote Speaker, The Future of Technology - Optus
2021 Biggest Influencers in Social Audio - Wired Magazine
2021 Technologies of the Future - Singularity University
2021 Keynote Speaker - Australian Digital Health Agency
2021 #6 Startups in Delaware - The Tech Tribune
2020 Winner - Executive of the Year, Startup - The CEO Magazine
2020 Technologies of the Future - Singularity University
2019 Makers and Mavericks List
2019 Time Magazine x Rolex Next Generation Leader - Awarded 1 of 10 Global Leaders under 35 by Time Magazine
2019 Honoured in Australian Federal Parliament - Commended for global achievements in suicide prevention
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#02 Startups in Delaware - The Tech Tribune #2 spot in the 2019 Best Tech Startups based in Delaware
2019 College Dux Keynote Speaker - Launceston College Dux Keynote Speaker
2018 Global Mobile Award World Finalist - Best Use of Mobile for Accessibility & Inclusion - GSMA
2018 International Women in Leadership Showcase - MYOB and Smart Company
2018 Guest Speaker - FutureFest Innovation Festival
2018 Powerhouse Women in Technology Panelist - Tech Ready Women and City of Sydney
#24 Top 50 Australian and New Zealand Women in Tech 2016 - Startup Daily Annual Women in Technology list
2015 Panel Member - industry Advisory Panel for the Bachelor of Technology and Innovation - University of Technology Sydney
2015 Forbes Under 30 Change the World Competition, Social Impact Category - Forbes
2015 Shortlisted - Best Start Up Community or Social Impact - Talent Unleashed Awards
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Testimonials:
“Amanda is a leader and disruptor like no other. She is a magnanimous beacon of hope for all entrepreneurs and organisations. She is my go-to for anything AI and web3 related. Her mind-bending perspectives and money can’t buy access to world-class thought leaders keep her ten steps in business and innovation. Amanda pushes boundaries in technology but is realistic in commercialisation, proven by her achievements in business.”
- Executive Chairman of Hydrolyte and Top Shelf International, Adem Karafili
“The team loved it and it had a fantastically uplift impact on us all. Thank you.”
- Managing Director Kellogg’s, Anthony Holme
“Amanda has one of the most inviting presence and trust building attitudes that I've ever worked with. Not only she is a technological guru, but she is an accomplished executive with several companies founded and a focus on using her skill and network to do good for society. I first encountered her during her hit Clubhouse show "Talk Nerdy to Me" in which I was first drawn to the very real and noble and raw technology and personal conversations advancing the field during the pandemic in several areas including Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Crypto, NFTs and more generalized topics.
Amanda's work has been recognized by TIME as a Next Gen Leader, and she has an international audience and reputation as an international leader. I have absolutely enjoyed my existing collaborations with Amanda and highly recommend working with her should you get the chance.”
- Chief Technology and Innovation Officer of NASA JPL, Dr Chris Mattmann
“It has been an absolute delight working closely with Amanda during the past year. Her ability to bring our board and executive into a modern way of thinking about future focused technology has been revolutionary to our business and me personally. Amanda’s knowledge and connections are second to none. Her easy going presentation style and ability to allow non tech people to conceptualise such topics as AI has made ouR transition into a tech enabled business possible. I highly recommend Amanda.”
- Preston Rowe Patterson CEO, Greg Sugars OAM