Benita Matofska
Future-proof your organisation with Benita Matofska, global keynote speaker and expert in leadership, sustainability, and future readiness. Benita equips leaders to navigate technological disruption and societal change through her research-backed Future Fit Model. Author of Generation Share and Women in Business Innovation Award winner.
Brighton, United Kingdom
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A collector of innovator stories from across the globe, Benita brings real-world insight into how individuals, companies, and cities are responding to disruption. She has delivered keynotes and masterclasses for organisations including Visa, Google, IKEA, Virgin, and the BBC, and at major international forums such as the Global Women’s Forum, UITP Global Public Transport Summit, and UNESCO Netexplo. She is the author of Generation Share, named by Forbes as a Top Isolation Read for a Positive Future, and the recipient of awards including the Women in Business Innovation Award and Best Social Business Leader.
Drawing on 35 years of experience in social innovation and sustainability, Benita focuses on the growing leadership challenge of future readiness. Her research-backed Future Fit Model provides a practical framework for building resilience in the face of AI disruption, climate risk, and shifting market conditions. Her work emphasises human-centred innovation, conscious leadership, and the skills technology cannot replace.
Audiences leave with tangible tools to future-proof their organisations, including leadership techniques for navigating uncertainty, frameworks for developing adaptable teams, and clear actions that drive change beyond the stage. Her talks combine global case studies with sector-specific insight, making them relevant for business leaders, policymakers, and innovators alike.
Book Benita to inspire your leaders with practical strategies that turn uncertainty into opportunity and lasting impact.
Topics, Sessions And Talks
Benita Matofska explores why most organisations struggle to prepare for long-term disruption and what separates future-fit companies from the rest. Drawing on global research and her Future Fit model, she connects economic, technological, and social trends to practical leadership decisions. Through case studies and applied frameworks, she shows how businesses can build resilience, close skills gaps, and turn uncertainty into a strategic advantage.
Benita Matofska takes audiences on a global journey through the ideas and individuals reshaping how business and society respond to change. Using real-world stories from social innovators and changemakers, she examines how collaboration, adaptability, and conscious innovation drive progress. The session connects purpose with performance, highlighting how organisations can embed positive impact while remaining competitive and relevant.
Benita Matofska examines how artificial intelligence and automation are transforming work, leadership, and human identity. Combining data, research, and case studies, she focuses on the skills and mindsets technology cannot replace, including judgment, creativity, and emotional intelligence. The session reframes automation as an opportunity to redesign roles, empower people, and align technological change with human potential.
Benita Matofska challenges the idea that smart cities are defined by technology alone. Using global examples, she shows how creativity, empathy, and collaboration shape sustainable and inclusive urban environments. Her human-centred approach connects infrastructure, innovation, and social systems, offering practical insight into how cities can drive economic growth while improving quality of life for citizens.
Benita Matofska presents a practical business lens on climate action, linking sustainability to competitiveness and long-term value. She addresses greenwashing, circular models, and responsible growth, showing how organisations can integrate climate strategy into core operations. The session connects environmental responsibility with innovation, resilience, and measurable business advantage.
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