Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE, UK Government Women in Tech Envoy and CEO of Stemettes.
Technology reflects the people in the room when its decisions get made, and Anne-Marie Imafidon has spent her career widening that room. She speaks on women in tech with the authority of someone who has run the experiment at scale: her social enterprise, Stemettes, has reached more than 70,000 young people across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
She is one of the technology speakers available through Aurum Speakers Bureau. This profile follows her path from child prodigy to government envoy, the argument of her book, and the keynotes she brings to boards, HR leaders, and technical teams.
From child prodigy to Oxford master’s
Imafidon passed her A-level in computing at eleven, the youngest girl ever to do so, and by twenty she had earned a master’s in mathematics and computer science from the University of Oxford. That rare combination of technical brilliance and social purpose has made her a trusted adviser to boards, governments, and global companies.
Early in her career, she held roles at Goldman Sachs, Hewlett-Packard, and Deutsche Bank.
Stemettes and a live evidence base
In 2013, Imafidon co-founded Stemettes, the award-winning social enterprise that supports young women and non-binary people into science, technology, engineering, and math. Under her leadership as CEO, it has reached more than 70,000 young people.
That reach gives her a live evidence base on what draws underrepresented groups into technical careers.
She was appointed MBE in 2017 for services to young women and STEM, was named the most influential woman in UK tech in 2020, and holds an honorary professorship at Glasgow Caledonian University alongside multiple honorary doctorates.
For more voices in the same spirit, see our guide to the best women keynote speakers for corporate events.
Shaping policy, education, and the future of tech
In 2025, Imafidon was appointed the UK Government’s Women in Tech Envoy, co-chairing the Women in Tech Taskforce with the Technology Secretary. In 2026, she became the Department for Education’s Life and Future Skills Enrichment Ambassador.
She is also Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University, has chaired the Institute for the Future of Work, served as President of the British Science Association, and is an Honorary Fellow of Keble College, Oxford.
A familiar face in the media, she served as arithmetician on Channel 4’s Countdown and hosts the Women Tech Charge podcast.
She’s In CTRL: the case for taking back tech
She’s In CTRL by Anne-Marie Imafidon (Transworld, 2022): a practical case for women to shape the technology they use every day.
Her book, She’s In CTRL: How Women Can Take Back Tech, was published in 2022. It argues that technology is part of everyday life, belongs to everyone, and can be changed.
According to the publisher, women make up roughly a quarter of the UK STEM workforce, which leaves big decisions about technology in the hands of a small group of mostly men.
The book blends Imafidon’s own experience with the stories of pioneers and offers examples, exercises, and practical guidance for getting started.
Caroline Criado Perez, author of Invisible Women, praised it as a practical and positive guide.
Four Anne-Marie Imafidon keynotes
“She’s In CTRL: Women, Diversity, and the Future of Tech”
Drawing on her book and more than a decade running Stemettes, she makes an evidence-based case for why diversity in technology is essential and what works to achieve it, from role models and representation to teams and pipelines that include women and underrepresented groups. Planners focused on this theme can also explore our diversity and inclusion speakers.
“Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work”
As a computer scientist and former chair of the Institute for the Future of Work, she offers a clear-eyed, human-centered view of how AI and automation are reshaping jobs, skills, and organizations. More options are available among our AI speakers.
“Building Diverse Talent Pipelines That Actually Deliver”
This practical session shares what moves the needle on attracting, developing, and retaining women and underrepresented talent in technology and beyond. It suits leaders, HR teams, and anyone turning good intentions into measurable results. HR audiences can also meet our HR speakers.
“From Child Prodigy to Changemaker: Belief, STEM, and Potential”
Her own journey, from computing at eleven to an Oxford master’s at twenty and a university chancellorship, anchors a keynote about what unlocks human potential, why role models and early encouragement matter, and how each of us can help the next generation see what is possible.
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Who books Anne-Marie Imafidon
Her audiences range from schoolchildren to Fortune 500 boards, and she engages technical audiences as a peer and general audiences with clarity and wit. Her keynotes suit technology conferences, HR and talent events, corporate leadership meetings, universities, and associations.
She also complements the names in our guide to the top technology speakers in the world.
To match a speaker to your audience, our guide to choosing the right keynote speaker for a corporate event is a useful companion.
Her Anne-Marie Imafidon speaker profile lists her topics and includes sample material for planners who would like to see her in action. Always please feel free to let us know if you have comments or questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Anne-Marie Imafidon?
Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE is a computer scientist, broadcaster, author, and social entrepreneur. She is co-founder and CEO of Stemettes, the UK Government’s Women in Tech Envoy, and Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University, and she wrote She’s In CTRL: How Women Can Take Back Tech.
What does She’s In CTRL cover?
She’s In CTRL: How Women Can Take Back Tech is Anne-Marie Imafidon’s 2022 book on why women are underrepresented in technology, why that matters, and what readers can do about it. According to the publisher, it combines her own experience, stories of pioneers, and practical exercises.
What is Stemettes?
Stemettes is the award-winning social enterprise Anne-Marie Imafidon co-founded in 2013 to support young women and non-binary people into science, technology, engineering, and math. It has reached more than 70,000 young people across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
What are Anne-Marie Imafidon’s keynote topics?
Her keynote topics are “She’s In CTRL: Women, Diversity, and the Future of Tech,” “Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work,” “Building Diverse Talent Pipelines That Actually Deliver,” and “From Child Prodigy to Changemaker: Belief, STEM, and Potential.”
What is Anne-Marie Imafidon’s speaking fee?
Her fee depends on the event date, format, duration, and preparation required. To receive a quote, contact Aurum Speakers Bureau and one of our founders will respond within 24 hours. For a general view of how pricing works, see our overview of speaker fees.
Is Anne-Marie Imafidon available for virtual keynotes?
Yes. Anne-Marie Imafidon is available for virtual keynotes as well as in-person sessions. More options are available among our virtual keynote speakers.
How can I book Anne-Marie Imafidon to speak at an event?
Anne-Marie Imafidon can be booked through Aurum Speakers Bureau for keynotes and corporate events worldwide. To check her availability and fit for your event, contact Aurum Speakers Bureau and one of our founders will respond within 24 hours.
Technology improves when more of the people it serves help build it, and few speakers make that case with Imafidon’s mix of evidence and warmth.
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