Keynote Speaker

Katrina German started public speaking at the age of twelve when she joined her local debating club. A few years later she was representing the University of Saskatchewan at the World Debate Championship in Greece. She has since hosted a television show and participated in hundreds of online video interviews. She has spoken to thousands of people through speeches, panels and small group presentations and changed the mindsets of over 20,000 people over the last sixteen years. 

Katrina regularly speaks at conferences and pitch competitions around North America. In the last couple of years, she has shared her insights in Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Boston, New York, San Francisco and her home city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She is also regularly interviewed for television, radio, blog and newspaper articles.

She inspires, educates and entertains audiences using storytelling, case studies and humour. 

Topics Katrina speaks to include:

Artificial Intelligence in Business:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than a buzzword. It’s offered a controversial and fundamental change to how we conduct business. This thought-provoking and insightful presentation will examine the philosophical and ethical questions about AI while offering practical tools to change the way that you do business, today.

#WomeninTech:

Katrina German’s Entrepreneurial Journey

Laugh and learn with Katrina German about her professional journey from small-town Saskatchewan girl to an International award-winning technology entrepreneur and Forbes book author. 

Mental Wellness for Digital Marketers

Experts recommend that you only spend 2 hours a day on social media. What do you do if you’re a digital professional and you spend WAYYYYY more time online? Learn research-based tips for taking care of mental health and productivity for yourself, your teams and online audiences. .

The Problem with Misinformation

It’s becoming harder to distinguish between true and false information online. As communications professionals, we have a responsibility to ensure that we are fact-checking and not sharing misinformation. Learn how to identify misinformation, practical tips for finding accurate content, and strategies for responding to incorrect posts.

LOL or Oops:

Team Communication in a Hybrid Workplace

How does our communication through Teams or Slack influence the mental health and productivity of our teams? This humorous look at our own online communication habits has audiences laughing as they examine the differences between intergenerational communications, cultural differences, and ensuring that our conversations are accessible to everyone on the team

Disruption:

How to Change Tech Ecosystems to Empower Indigenous Women

Whether you are a tech company looking to hire or you’re a community looking to diversify your technology ecosystem, this keynote will give you practical tips to engage Indigenous women in the tech industry. 

Leveraging the Power of Linkedin:

A Masterclass for Professionals and Businesses

Maximize your professional network and boost your career by mastering the art of LinkedIn. You'll learn how to optimize your profile, grow your network, and leverage LinkedIn's powerful sales tools to advance the goals of your company. 

Contact Katrina About Speaking at your Event: 

10/10: Katrina is friendly, knowledgeable, and an excellent public speaker. She was a joy to work with.
— Mike, Innovation Place
10/10: Katrina is high energy and articulate. She is very engaging.
— TieCon Ottawa Conference