International keynote speaker · Booked worldwide
A keynote that travels: booked on five continents.
Carina Bruwer is an international motivational keynote speaker whose story was built crossing oceans — and whose keynote now crosses them too, for conferences across the UK, US, Middle East, Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Her credentials are inherently international: world-first open-water swims including the English Channel and the Straits of Gibraltar, a CNN African Voices feature, Sports Illustrated coverage, 2,000+ performances in 20+ countries as an award-winning musician, and clients that span global organisations from YPO and Novartis to DBS Bank and DigiCert. Based in Cape Town and represented by speaker bureaus in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and Asia, Carina delivers 'The Art of Turning the Tide' to audiences anywhere — in person or as a broadcast-quality virtual keynote.
The signature keynote
The Art of Turning the Tide
Why she works for global stages
Global press
Featured by CNN (African Voices) and Sports Illustrated — recognition that travels with her to any stage.
Global clients
Trusted by international organisations including YPO, Pfizer, Novartis, Merck, Haleon, DBS Bank, Xero, DigiCert and Impact.com.
A story without borders
World-first ocean crossings, award-winning music performed in 20+ countries, and a tech venture — proof points every culture understands.
Bureau-represented
Listed with established speaker bureaus in the US, UK, Europe, Australia and Asia — book direct or through your preferred bureau.
See her in action
Audiences don't just listen. They remember.
How international bookings work
- Based in Cape Town, South Africa — with direct long-haul flights to London, New York, Dubai and Singapore.
- Fees quoted in USD, GBP, EUR or ZAR, with travel kept simple: one business-class return and accommodation.
- Every keynote is tailored to your market, industry and audience on a discovery call before the event.
- Tight timeline or budget? The same keynote is available as a broadcast-quality virtual session in any timezone.
Where she speaks.
United Kingdom
Explore ›United States
Explore ›Dubai & the UAE
Explore ›Australia & NZ
Explore ›Singapore & Asia
Explore ›Virtual & hybrid
Explore ›Or book through her bureau in your region
What hosts say.
Deeply inspirational, engaging and entertaining — it captured everyone's attention from start to finish. It exceeded all my expectations and left a lasting impression on me and many others.
Everyone at Novartis was just blown away by Carina. More than one guest — including a team member of 18 years — said she's by far the best speaker they've ever had. It made a massive impact.
She connects deeply with her audience — not just inspiring in the moment, but sharing insights and life lessons that resonate long after the event is over.
Trusted by leading organisations
Common questions.
Does Carina Bruwer speak at events outside South Africa?
Yes — Carina is an international keynote speaker booked for conferences and corporate events worldwide, and is represented by speaker bureaus in the US, UK, Europe, Australia and Asia. She travels from Cape Town, South Africa.
What does it cost to bring Carina to an international event?
Fees are quoted in your currency (USD, GBP, EUR or ZAR) and depend on the event, location and format. Travel is kept simple: flights and accommodation. Send an enquiry for a tailored proposal within one business day.
Can she deliver the keynote virtually instead?
Yes — 'The Art of Turning the Tide' is also delivered as a broadcast-quality virtual or hybrid keynote, tailored to your audience and timezone, with no travel costs.
Bring Carina to your international stage.
Tell us about your event and we'll come back within one business day with availability and a tailored proposal — in your currency.