Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon
Thought-leader in the tech space, founder of Stemettes, inspiring women in STEM
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About Anne-Marie Imafidon
Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon is the epitome of what it means to be a prodigy. Aged 11, she was the youngest girl ever to pass A-level Computing, and was only 20 years old when she received her Master’s Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the prestigious University of Oxford. Anne-Marie has featured among the top 10 BAME leaders in tech by The Financial Times and is the temporary Arithmetician on Channel 4’s longstanding Countdown.
Anne-Marie’s leadership extends to the highest levels of academia and policy, having served as President of the British Science Association (2022-2023) and currently holding the prestigious position of Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University.
In 2025, she was appointed as the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology’s Women in Tech Envoy, where she co-chairs a vital Taskforce alongside the Secretary of State to shape the future of the UK’s digital economy. Beyond her work in policy, she is a prolific author and media personality. She published her acclaimed first book, She’s In CTRL, in September 2022 and is known to millions as the Arithmetician on Channel 4’s Countdown. As a regular commentator for Sky News, the BBC, and Bloomberg, she remains at the forefront of the national conversation regarding the evolving role of technology in society.
Her contributions to society have been met with the highest honours, including an MBE awarded in 2017 for services to young women and STEM sectors. Anne-Marie’s academic standing is bolstered by Honorary Doctorates from eight leading institutions, including the Open University, Bristol, Kent, Coventry, and Royal Holloway, as well as an Honorary Fellowship at Keble College, Oxford. In addition to her academic roles, she serves as Co-Chair of the Institute for the Future of Work and Chair of the UD Music Foundation.
As a keynote speaker, Dr Imafidon offers insights into how technology intersects with humanity. Whether she is discussing the ethical implications of AI or the urgent need for inclusive innovation, her sessions are designed to challenge, inspire, and empower audiences of all backgrounds. Her ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable leadership strategies makes her an essential voice for any organisation looking toward the future.
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The Tech Landscape and Why Tech Needs Diversity
Tech is a booming industry with growing importance in any given economy, but it is also suffering from a large skill shortage at a time when a criminally low proportion of women are entering and staying in the field. Anne-Marie will dissect the HERstory of the tech industry of the past and present and discuss what we can do to cultivate future tech leaders.
Using Social Media to Your Advantage
Anne Marie’s contemporary and innovative take on this topic shows a modern way to implement the principles from the 1937 perennial bestseller HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE written by Dale Carnegie, and features practical lessons on the benefits of “working out loud”.
I. & The Future of Work
Robots are going to take our jobs eventually – in fact, it’s already started. This is a comical, yet real, look at what the future looks likes and ways to future-proof yourself and your business.
Social Entrepreneurship: Doing a Lot with a Little
Anne-Marie uses her wealth of experience from the many lessons learned from running social enterprises and taking something from a mere concept to becoming an influencer, to show how a company or individual can “get the show on the road” with extremely limited resources.
The Definitive Guide to Changing Your Company from the Inside Out
What do Corporate Social Responsibility and philanthropy sponsorship look like in the 21st century? Anne-Marie discusses her 5 ways to changing your company from the inside out:
- what do these concepts look like in the 21st century?
- Your culture is your people
- Your people are your biggest asset
- Giving people the space to Work Out Loud and be fulfilled
- Rewarding the right behaviour and correcting the wrong behaviour
Youth Entrepreneurship & STEM: The Leaders of the Future
What happens when you fill a house in South London with 115 teenagers for 6 weeks and get them to EAT SLEEP STEM REPEAT? The findings are positively surprising, and Anne-Marie uses them as a platform to show how to engage with the future leaders to best effect. The future is bright; the future is STEM.
How to Lean in if You’re Not Sheryl Sandberg
Anne-Marie looks at the NYT bestselling phenomenon and shows how it can relate to a less well-established audience and provides actionable next steps on how to make your career work for you.
Client Feedback
"Great skills. Role model. Fun. Perfect for our audience. They loved her!"
"Anne-Marie really is just a wonderful inspiration to everyone, not just women."
Barclays
"Feedback from the delegates was fantastic and many said Anne-Marie was the most informative speaker on the day and they really took away a lot from her session."
Ascentis
