Ben Keene is best known as the founder of Tribewanted, an award-winning social enterprise that built sustainable communities in remote locations, starting on a tropical island in Fiji. Over the past 20 years, Ben has transformed big ideas into meaningful action, from reimagining book clubs to designing purposeful career programmes, raising funds for climate startups, and exploring the potential of AI for Good. His extensive experience in the startup world, social innovation, and global community design makes him an expert in creating impact-driven organisations.
From the CIA in Las Vegas to a mosque in Myanmar and on stages worldwide, Ben has worked with purpose-led businesses, corporate teams, and industry leaders to help them navigate change, foster collaboration, and design for sustainability. He believes curiosity, creativity, and connection are essential to tackling complex challenges.
Engaging, optimistic, and practical, Ben’s talks inspire audiences to reimagine leadership, embrace innovation, and build resilient communities in a fast-changing world. A natural storyteller, he leaves listeners energised and ready to act. This passion for building and connecting is reflected in his personal life, as Ben has lived and travelled with his wife and three children in Bali, Thailand, and Kenya.
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Want to book Ben Keene for your next event?
Email ben.keene@getapeptalk.com, and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Ben Keene directly.
What topics does Ben Keene specialise in?
Ben Keene specialises in talking about social innovation, sustainable community design, leadership and change management and more.
What is Ben Keene's speaking style like?
Ben energises audiences with his passion and enthusiasm, delivering impactful talks that inspire action and foster collaboration. His engaging style and storytelling leave listeners motivated and ready to embrace change. AI summary based on real event feedback.
Does Ben Keene offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Ben Keene offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.