Corporate event keynote speaker Carina Bruwer on stage at a branded conference

Keynote speaker · Singapore & Asia-Pacific

Trusted by DBS Bank. Ready for your Asia stage.

Carina Bruwer is a keynote speaker already proven with Asia's most demanding corporate audiences — including Singapore's DBS Bank — and brings 'The Art of Turning the Tide' to conferences across Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region.

10
World firsts
30
Swim marathons
2,000+
Performances
R2m+
Raised for causes
4
Major awards

Asia-Pacific conference programmes demand substance, and Carina's keynote delivers it: a framework for resilience, reinvention and performing under pressure, drawn from world-first ocean swims, 2,000+ performances as an award-winning musician and the founding of multiple ventures including an AI-enabled tech platform. She has worked with DBS Bank, is represented in Asia by Speakers Connect, and has been featured by CNN and Sports Illustrated. Direct flights from Johannesburg to Singapore make the logistics straightforward — and broadcast-quality virtual delivery covers the rest of the region on local hours.

The signature keynote

The Art of Turning the Tide

ResilienceTransformationInnovationFearTechnologyAdaptability
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Why she works for Singapore & Asia-Pacific

Proven in Singapore

DBS Bank — Singapore's largest bank — is among the organisations that have trusted Carina's keynote.

Asia representation

Represented in Asia by Speakers Connect — or book directly for a faster, simpler arrangement.

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Substance first

A practical framework on resilience and reinvention, backed by a globally documented story — CNN, Sports Illustrated and world-record swims.

Region-wide reach

Available for Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and the wider APAC calendar — in person or virtually on local hours.

See her in action

Audiences don't just listen. They remember.

Booking Carina for an Asia-Pacific event

  • Direct flights from Johannesburg to Singapore (around 10 hours).
  • Fees quoted in USD or SGD; travel is one return flight and accommodation.
  • Available across Asia-Pacific — Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand and beyond.
  • Virtual and hybrid keynotes delivered on SGT-friendly hours.

Prefer to book through a bureau? Carina's Asia bureau profile at Speakers Connect

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.
Widaad Baba
Old Mutual
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.
Vanessa Beyers
The Source Solutions
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.
Erika Reeves
Women in Tech, South Africa

Trusted by leading organisations

YPO
Pfizer
Novartis
Merck
Haleon
Woolworths
Absa
Sanlam
Old Mutual
Momentum
FNB
DBS Bank
Ninety One
Xero

Common questions.

Has Carina Bruwer spoken for companies in Asia?

Yes — her client list includes DBS Bank, Singapore's largest bank, alongside global organisations such as Novartis, Pfizer and YPO. She is represented in Asia by Speakers Connect and also takes direct bookings.

Is she available for events outside Singapore?

Yes — Carina is available across the Asia-Pacific region, including Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok, travelling via direct flights from Johannesburg to Singapore, or virtually on local hours.

What is her keynote about?

'The Art of Turning the Tide' is a keynote on resilience, transformation and performing under pressure — drawn from world-record ocean swims, award-winning music and tech entrepreneurship, and tailored to each audience.

Bring Carina to your Singapore stage.

Tell us about your event and we'll come back within one business day with availability and a tailored proposal — in your currency.