Speaking ✦ Keynotes ✦ MC ✦ Workshops
Sarah Pirie-Nally is an AI keynote speaker, strategist and seven-time author. She has spoken on six continents and was Chief Design Officer at ASB.
As seen on ABC 7.30
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Sarah features in the opening segment.
Five keynotes
What You Know Before You Think
A fresh way to frame AI: not as a threat to human potential, but as an amplifier. The talk brings human intelligence and artificial intelligence into the same conversation.
Leading with What AI Can't Replicate
An exploration of empathy, intuition, ethical judgement and creative vision, and why these human capabilities matter as AI becomes more capable.
The Competitive Advantage of Curiosity
A case for asking better questions, seeing what others miss and cultivating curiosity as a practical strategic capability.
A Human-Centred Guide to the AI Revolution
A practical, grounded keynote that helps teams move from AI anxiety to AI confidence, and consider how to use technology to amplify human capability.
How Leaders Can Design Businesses and Technologies Worthy of the Future
A wide-angle look at how policies, products, processes and decisions shape the future, and how human judgement and intention can guide that work.
Thu 4 Feb 2027 · 2:30pm · Melbourne
Built around your event
A clear, generous idea that gives the room a new way to see what comes next.
Hands-on time for teams to build confidence and try ideas together.
Thoughtful hosting that connects speakers, themes and the people in the room.
Shaping a coherent event, from the central question to the experience of the day.
Melbourne and Auckland based, with sessions designed for the format and audience.
From organisers and audiences
Sarah, you are an incredible MC/facilitator of magic. The way you pull themes from the speakers to elevate & enlighten is remarkable.
From a Conference organizer point of view, there's no one like Sarah. She's prompt, totally 'tuned-in' and absolutely on theme and remarkably on-point. I simply could not recommend her highly enough. Having Sarah at your Conference creates action, real impact, lasting learning and off-the-chart reviews.
Thank you so much for participating in our GirlBoss Edge... It was wonderful to interview you and I am so grateful that you shared your story with us all. I am in awe of your talent as a mentor and motivational speaker!
Sarah is an inspiring entrepreneur who thoroughly entertained our guests with her stories of adventure and being a mother of five.
Useful before you book
Sarah has spoken on six continents and is available for in-person events internationally. Share your event city and date to check availability.
Yes. Sarah works with organisers to understand the room, event context and outcomes you want. The keynote keeps its central idea while connecting to your audience.
Yes. Sarah delivers sessions in person and virtually, with the format shaped around the audience and event.
Dates can book out. Share your event date, location and preferred format as early as you can, and the team can check availability.
Keynotes from A$7,500 + GST. The final proposal reflects format, location and scope.