The Funny Futurist

Motivational | Technology

Keynote Speaker &

Master of Ceremonies

From overwhelmed to empowered

From impossible to possible

Technology Keynote Speaker - Female / Woman in black dress with coloured clouds speaking on stage

Technology is moving fast.

Most audiences are still trying to make sense of it.

Zoe Eather’s most in-demand keynote, The Human Lens on Technology Trends, cuts through the noise with clarity, humour and a deeply human lens.

A stand-up comedian, highly regarded engineer and data and technology expert, Zoe brings something rare to the stage. She knows how to dial the technology up or down depending on the audience, making her just as effective with deeply technical teams as she is with broad leadership groups.

At the centre of all her work is a simple but powerful shift.

Most people experience change as overwhelming, confusing, or out of reach.

Zoe helps them move from that sense of “this feels impossible” to “this is possible and I can see my place in it.”

Through her Possible Brain framework, she gives audiences the mindset and practical tools to reframe uncertainty, engage with change and step into what comes next with confidence.

She brings the human and the technology together in a way that makes people lean in, not switch off.

Why book Zoe

Engaging delivery that lifts the room
High-energy, genuinely funny, and deeply relatable. Zoe is often the highlight of conferences, especially those that risk becoming heavy, technical or overwhelming.

Topics that matter right now
AI, technology, leadership, change, and the future of work, translated into clear, practical insight people can actually use.

From impossible to possible
Audiences do not just understand change. They experience a shift in how they think about it, from uncertainty and doubt to clarity, confidence and action.

Credibility that earns trust
Civil engineer, PhD researcher in data storytelling, Churchill Fellow, with real-world experience across infrastructure, communities and technology.

What audiences are saying

“Kept us engaged, informed, and laughing the whole way through.”

“Zoe connects the dots fast and makes you wonder why no one explained it like that before.”

“Delivered exactly what our audience needed, and then some.”

Book Zoe Eather for your next event

Bring clarity, energy and real audience impact to your conference.

Funny Female MC

As a stand-up comedian and professional engineer, Zoe is a dynamic keynote speaker and MC who blends humour and professionalism to create a memorable experience for any audience. Zoe knows how to connect with a crowd, keeping everyone engaged and entertained from start to finish. 

Priscilla Radice, CEO, Infrastructure Association Queensland, AUS

“Zoe is amazing at bringing people together, inspiring change through collaboration and fresh thinking…with strong technical expertise to back her up!”

Beau Mills, Executive Director, North Carolina Metropolitan Mayors Coalition, USA

“Everyone was engaged and really thinking outside the box for solutions around Smart Communities.”

Russell Whale, Intelligent Mobility and Connected Infrastructure, Arup

“Zoe brings a different perspective, and is a welcomed disruptor to the existing processes, programs and projects to ensure the outcomes are the best they can be for people and the community.”

Gemma Smith, Senior HR Advisor (Corporate Human Resources), TMR

“Zoe was one of our favourite ‘go to’ people for our program due to her broad range of domestic and international engineering experiences, her 100% reliability, [the fact that she is] fast and easy to communicate with, and the passion, knowledge and humour she brings to her work.”

Leandro Lopez Digon, City of Adelaide, National Economic Development Conference

“We wanted a facilitator that would also know about the ‘smart’ discussion and be an engaging and vibrant person. We got that from Zoe and so much more! Zoe’s enthusiasm is contagious and her ability to join the dots is remarkable. Just have a chat with Zoe and you will see.”

Danielle Storey, Chief Technology Officer

“I’ve been lucky enough to work with Zoe a lot over the past 3 years, I don’t think I’ve met
anyone with as much passion for smart communities to date. Zoe is a great speaker,
presenter, facilitator and collaborator. Not only is she knowledgeable, she gets people excited about smart communities and helps to make change one person at a time!”