Technology keynote speaker
Motivational speaker for tech companies: a founder who built it herself.
Carina Bruwer is a keynote speaker for technology companies and tech conferences, and a tech founder herself: she built the events platform Gigster using AI-assisted development with no formal coding background.
A keynote on technology change, from someone living it
Tech audiences hear plenty of theory about change. Carina Bruwer offers something different: proof. She spent twenty years in the events industry, then rebuilt Gigster from scratch with AI-assisted development, and she brings that story, alongside her open-water marathon swims and music career, to teams facing constant technological change.
Her keynote covers what to hold onto, what to unlearn, how to negotiate with fear and why breakthrough rarely waits for perfect conditions. You can read her story on the tech founder page.
Technology audiences Carina has headlined
She delivered a keynote and live performance for 500 international delegates at WOMEN IN TECH Global at the CTICC, spoke for Women in Tech South Africa and has keynoted for DigiCert and impact.com. Delegates at WOMEN IN TECH Global called it the best talk they had heard.
Recent technology keynotes
- Women in TechKeynote · September 2025
- DigiCertKeynote · February 2026
- Impact.comKeynote · March 2026
- WOMEN IN TECH Global · CTICC, Cape TownKeynote + live performance - 500 international delegates · 19 April 2026
Technology audiences in action
WOMEN IN TECH Global · 2026
500 international delegates: WOMEN IN TECH Global
A global tech audience of 500, a keynote fresh off building her own AI platform — and feedback calling it the best talk they'd heard.
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SalesGuru · 2026
Three cities, three days: headlining SALESGURU Live
Headlining a national sales tour — three cities in three days, hundreds of sales professionals, and feedback that didn't stop when the tour did.
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DBS Bank · 2025
Swimming against the current with DBS Bank's global leaders
A keynote for Asia's leading bank, with senior guests flown in from six countries — on resilience, limitless potential and thinking differently.
Read the case study ›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.”
Booking a speaker for a technology event: your questions
Has Carina Bruwer spoken at technology conferences?+
Yes. Her technology keynotes include WOMEN IN TECH Global at the CTICC, Women in Tech South Africa, DigiCert and impact.com. She is also the founder of the events technology platform Gigster.
Can Carina speak about AI?+
Yes. She has an AI keynote based on building a marketplace platform through AI-assisted development with no formal coding background, covering the psychology of pivoting into AI.
How much does a tech conference speaker cost?+
Carina does not publish a standard fee, because every engagement is different: format, location, tailoring and extras such as a live flute performance all affect the investment. Send an enquiry with your date, audience size and venue and you will receive a tailored proposal within one business day.
How long is the keynote?+
The signature keynote, 'The Art of Turning the Tide', runs 45 to 60 minutes. A 30-minute version, a fireside chat and an extended session with a leadership workshop are also available.
More answers on the keynote speaker FAQ.
Bring Carina to your event.
Tell us about your event and we'll come back within one business day with availability and a tailored proposal.