Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon.
Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE is the CEO of Stemettes and Chair of the Institute for the Future of Work.
A recognised prodigy, Anne-Marie passed A-level computing at age 11 and earned a Master's degree from Oxford University at 20. After roles at Goldman Sachs, Hewlett-Packard, and Deutsche Bank, she co-founded Stemettes in 2013, an award-winning initiative that has since inspired over 65,000 young people, especially girls, to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Her first book, She's In CTRL (2022), empowers women to reclaim their place in technology.
Anne-Marie is Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University and chairs the Institute for the Future of Work. She served as President of the British Science Association (2022–2023), was awarded an MBE in 2017, and holds eight honorary doctorates. A familiar media presence, she was the Arithmetician on Countdown and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, appeared on the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, hosted the Women Tech Charge podcast, and has interviewed high-profile figures including Sir Lewis Hamilton and Jack Dorsey. In 2025 she became the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology’s Women in Tech Envoy, co-chairing a Taskforce with the Secretary of State.
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Robots are going to take our jobs eventually, in fact, it’s already started. In this keynote, Anne-Marie provides an honest insight into what the future looks likes and ways to future-proof yourself and your business.
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A transformative session that will empower you to reimagine your professional trajectory in the face of continuing technological change. Anne-Marie will draw on cross-sector insights to share how you can harness your existing knowledge and skillset to conquer tech-related fears and kickstart a new era of your professional career. Discover how to amplify your impact and become a force for positive change in your work, life and society.
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Tech is a booming industry with growing importance in any given economy, but it is also suffering from a large skill shortage at a time when a criminally low proportion of women are entering and staying in the field. Anne-Marie will dissect the HERstory of the tech industry of the past and present and discuss what we can do to cultivate future tech leaders.
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Anne-Marie draws on learnings from her own career, those of the people she looks up and shares her vision for a world where more women have technical and digital literacy. In line with her book of the same name, she shares ways to communicate, investigate, broker deals, problem-solve and protect yourself in a digital world. Finishing up with actionable next steps on how to make tech work for you and your career.
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frequently asked questions.
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Anne-Marie focuses on technology, the future of work, inclusion, and innovation, with a particular emphasis on skills, education, and access to opportunity in a technology-driven world.
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Anne-Marie delivers sessions in a range of formats and lengths, from keynote presentations to longer discussion-led sessions. Session length is typically agreed based on the event format, audience, and objectives.
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In addition to keynote presentations, she can also take part in panel discussions, roundtables, workshops, masterclasses, and facilitated conversations. Where appropriate, she may also act as a host or chair for conferences and awards ceremonies.
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Her keynotes are particularly relevant to organisations grappling with rapid technological change, innovation-led transformation, skills and capability development, access to opportunity, and building inclusive cultures, especially where technology and science are reshaping how work is done and how talent is developed.
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Anne-Marie works with a wide range of organisations across different sectors. She is booked by businesses, public sector organisations, educational institutions, and professional bodies, and regularly speaks to audiences spanning leadership teams, professionals, and emerging talent.
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Anne-Marie’s speaking style is engaging, authoritative, and highly accessible. She combines deep subject knowledge with clear, confident delivery, making complex ideas easy to understand while encouraging audiences to think differently about potential, opportunity, and innovation.
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Anne-Marie tailors her content to suit the audience, event goals, and organisational context, ensuring her talks are relevant, impactful, and aligned with the themes of the event.
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Anne-Marie's themes resonate globally, and she regularly engages with international audiences.
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Pricing for Anne-Marie is influenced by factors such as event location, format, and time commitment. Speaking Office ensures fee consistency across all enquiries, whether via speaker bureaus or direct clients, so that pricing remains aligned and non-competitive across channels. Accurate and up-to-date pricing can be provided once event details are shared, ensuring alignment with both the client’s requirements and Anne-Marie’s long-term positioning.
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Speaking Office aims to respond promptly to all enquiries regarding Anne-Marie, typically within one business day. Response times may vary slightly depending on event complexity and time zone, but all enquiries are handled with care and attention.
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Anne-Marie is available for virtual and hybrid events, as well as in-person engagements, depending on availability and event requirements. Speaking Office can advise on the most appropriate format based on audience, objectives, and technical considerations.
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Advance booking is recommended for Anne-Marie, particularly for peak periods and international events. While shorter lead times can be accommodated, early enquiry allows for greater flexibility and planning.
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Speaking Office exclusively represents Anne-Marie for speaking engagements and live events work. Details regarding availability, fees and general enquiries are managed by her speaker manager via the contact information on this page.
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