Dr. Michelle Dickinson

Global Technology & Innovation Leader
Dr. Michelle
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$25,000 - $35,000*

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Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

About

Dr. Michelle Dickinson MNZM is a pioneering engineer and technology strategist whose career bridges science, engineering, and emerging technologies. Driven by a mission to make complex ideas accessible and engaging, she has become a global leader in translating cutting-edge innovation into concepts that inspire action.

Raised with a curiosity for how things work, Michelle went on to earn a PhD in Biomedical and Materials Engineering, specialising in advanced nanomechanical techniques. Her academic research spanned materials science and biomedical engineering, producing an extensive body of published work.

Michelle’s career has seen her advising some of the world’s largest technology companies on nanotechnology and guiding them through the rapidly evolving landscapes of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable technology. She has held influential roles across academia and industry, including her ongoing position as an honorary academic in engineering at the University of Auckland.

As co-founder of Nanogirl Labs, she built innovative STEM education programmes that reached global audiences, before founding Matter Workshop, where she continues to champion creative approaches to STEM learning and corporate technology training. She also serves as an Honorary Wing Commander in the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

Beyond her technical expertise, Michelle is an accomplished author of bestselling science books, a creator and host of award-winning television series, and the voice behind top-charting science podcasts. Her ability to connect science to everyday life has made her a familiar presence in media and a trusted voice in public science communication.

Michelle’s contributions have been recognised with numerous awards, including the Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to science communication, the Sir Peter Blake Leadership Award, the Prime Minister’s Science Media Communication Prize, and the Women of Influence Award for Science & Innovation.

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Topics

Topics

Rewiring For The Future: Thriving In A Tech-driven World

Finding Your Voice: Communicating For Impact

Technology Trends: Navigating The Future Of Business

Curiosity As A Catalyst For Innovation

AI, Ethics, And The Human Touch

Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWl8BaaXb8o
What Is Machine Learning In Artificial Intelligence?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcIxkRbv_Tk
Manus AI - A Glimpse Into The Future Power Of Agentic AI
https://vimeo.com/225797052?share=copy
HS Conference 2017: Michelle Dickinson
https://vimeo.com/318639814?share=copy
Science Is Everywhere - Michelle Dickinson

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Testimonials

“Dr Michelle Dickinson received overwhelmingly positive feedback for her energetic and engaging presentation style. Attendees appreciated her "out of the box" approach, particularly regarding change and sustainability. Her insights on nanotechnology and practical applications were highlighted as both inspirational and informative. Many found her session to be high-energy, entertaining, and memorable, with key takeaways that resonated with participants. Dr Michelle's ability to bring fun into important topics like change management and sustainability was consistently mentioned, making her one of the standout speakers.”

Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)

“Michelle was brilliant! She adapted her content to suit our audience and was a very dynamic and engaging speaker. She was the absolute highlight of our conference.”

Pact Group

“Michelle has such a warm and engaging style, our audience was captivated for the full hour and would have happily continued for another hour!”

IPWEA NZ

“Michelle is an inspiration and has a way of taking complex concepts and communicating them in memorable and approachable ways. Michelle is an incredible person who will reframe your understand of the world and change the way that you think about what's possible.”

Microsoft

“We have tried for a few years to get Dr Michelle Dickinson, the wait was worth it. She was exceptional and the team really enjoyed the presentation alongside her husband Joe Davis. Great team work, highly rated.”

Lifetime

“The best keynote speaker I personally have seen in 10 years. Michelle was engaging, funny, easy to listen to and an all round lovely person. The delegates have not stopped talking about how excellent her presentation was.”

QuestNet

“Michelle is a pleasure to work with. This is the second time she has been involved in an Auckland Conversations that I was working on and it was such a smooth process. She knew just exactly what we needed to tie the discussion back to local government elections and I think she was the perfect person to MC this event.”

Auckland Council

“Michelle was fantastic. A true professional. Her content was engaging, she had the audience in the palm of her hand. She adapted her presentation to our audience and was enthusiastic and authentic, particularly so in the Q&A section.”

Bupa Villages & Aged Care