Marissa Conway speaking on a panel discussion at the ICAN Paris Forum.
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Marissa connects with leaders, institutions, and communities to explore how power, culture, and technology shape the future of democracy and equality.

Book Marissa for Panels, Keynotes, and Masterclasses

Common Speaking Topics Include:

Responsible AI and the Future of Democracy

  • Demystify AI and understand its implications for the public sector

  • Harness digital transformation to deliver smarter, fairer services

  • Balance innovation with ethics, accountability, and equity

Leading Transformation: Systems, People, and Power

  • Develop a toolset for leading through uncertainty and disruption

  • Anticipate resistance and design people-first change strategies

  • Build inclusive cultures that empower teams to deliver lasting impact

Culture, Equality, and Public Institutions

  • Explore how power and culture shape the institutions we rely on

  • Recognise the hidden dynamics that accelerate or block progress

  • Reimagine governance and democracy with communities at the centre

Leadership Masterclasses

Marissa delivers interactive workshops for boards, leadership teams, and senior managers. These masterclasses combine strategy, storytelling, and systems thinking to help leaders:

  • Develop a tried and true toolset for navigating complexity with confidence

  • Anticipate how power and culture shape outcomes

  • Design operational change with an equity and community lens

  • Future-proof institutions to stay relevant and impactful for the long term

PAST EVENTS INCLUDE

→ Keynote speeches at CSW, the Zonta International Conference, and CFFP events

→ Panellist for UNDP, Chatham House, European Leadership Network, and Foreign and Commonwealth Office events

→ Lectures at the London School of Economics, University of Bristol, Oxford University, and SOAS, University of London