Introducing A Storyteller from the Future

Karen Palmer is a Futurist Keynote Speaker on AI, Innovation & Immersive Storytelling

Awards & Recognition:

  • SXSW XR Experience Competition – Winner

  • Digital Dozen Breakthrough Award (Twice)

  • Prix Ars Electronica – Honorary Mention

  • STARTS Prize – Honorary Mention

  • Sheffield Doc/Fest Alternate Realities Award – Nominee

Looking to book a powerful AI keynote speaker who captivates audiences with cutting-edge insights and immersive storytelling? Meet Karen Palmer, an award-winning futurist, speaker, and pioneering voice at the intersection of artificial intelligence, ethics, and interactive media.

A former urban music video director and documentary filmmaker, Karen now works at the forefront of AI-driven storytelling, creating emotionally responsive experiences that explore the societal impact of emerging technologies. Her thought-provoking work has earned her global recognition and the nickname “a real-life Black Mirror meets The Matrix” by The Guardian.

 

Karen’s expertise as a futurist and AI keynote speaker has taken her to prestigious stages around the world, including:

  • Microsoft (USA)

  • SXSW (USA)

  • MozFest (London)

  • Google Cultural Institute (France)

  • ThoughtWorks (Canada)

  • NBC Universal (UK)

  • Vertex (Germany)

  • AT&T (USA)

Her immersive projects have been showcased at world-renowned institutions such as the V&A Museum (London), Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum (NYC), and the PHI Centre (Montreal).

As a trained freerunner and founder of Hack the Future Labs, a think-and-action tank for inclusive AI systems, Karen brings a unique perspective grounded in resilience, adaptability, and human agency. She combines deep technological knowledge with creative vision to spark conversations that matter.

Karen Palmer is available for:

  • AI keynote speeches

  • Innovation workshops

  • Futurist panels and talks

  • Interactive storytelling sessions

Karen is a must-book speaker for any AI conference, innovation summit, or tech-focused event looking for a dynamic voice that challenges norms and inspires futures.

Book Karen Palmer as your next AI keynote speaker and bring visionary insights, immersive storytelling, and inclusive innovation to your audience.


Deborah Rey-Burns