Dr Catriona Wallace Travels from Gold Coast, QLD

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Artificial Intelligence
Business
Digital Technology
Female Speaker
Leadership
Technology

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Dr. Catriona Wallace is a globally recognised authority in Artificial Intelligence, leadership transformation, and the ethics of emerging technology. Named by the Australian Financial Review as Australia’s Most Influential Woman in Business and Entrepreneurship, as a pre-eminent scientist by the Royal Institution of Australia and as one of the Top Global Power Women by the Centre for Economic Development in the UK, she demonstrates a rare combination of business acumen and visionary insight.

A former Shark on Shark Tank Australia and Adjunct Professor with two PhDs, Catriona is the acclaimed author of Rapid Transformation, which blends ancient ritual, altered states of consciousness, and transformative AI to equip leaders for today’s complex global challenges. She is also the author of Checkmate Humanity, founder of the Responsible Metaverse Alliance and chairs an AI venture capital fund, advising governments, corporations, and global forums on the ethical adoption of emerging technologies.

Drawing on her training in the Shipibo shamanic tradition, Catriona brings a consciousness-based lens to leadership, helping leaders and organisations navigate crises such as AI proliferation, mental health, climate change, and global polarisation. Her work bridges worlds, inspiring audiences to lead with courage, clarity, and expanded capacity in an age of rapid transformation.

Keynote Titles

AI and the Future of Humanity
Rapid Transformation: The New Leadership Model for an Age of Crisis
Transformative AI: Conscious Technology for Conscious Leaders
Leading with Spirit: Ancient Wisdom & Rapid Transformation for Modern Crises

Testimonials

Catriona acted as an agent to elevate student voices at the school leaders conference, students felt comfortable in sharing their views on the impacts of future technologies on their learning experience in schools. Catriona is an amazing speaker and highly recommended by Conference delegates.

WA Secondary School Executives Association

Dr Catriona Wallace was a drawcard for our Conference. She had the full room engaged from the start and it was clear from all of our feedback the topic resonated with our delegates.

Chair APIG National Conference Committee

Catriona is the real deal in innovation and business today. She provides invaluable insights and brings her real-life experience and intelligence to the discussion.

Australian Financial Review