Talks & presentations
Suzanne Whitby, creator the Walk the Futures walkshops and of the associated senstoryscapes approach, regularly speaks about hopeful, sustainable futures, speculative and traditional storytelling, and public imagination, often in the context of climate change.
In addition to her academic work, Suzanne is a futures facilitator, foresight practitioner, science communicator and storyteller with a deep interest in anything that supports the co-creation of hopeful, sustainable futures. Her talks blend research insights, facilitation experience, and participatory methods, always with an eye toward making complex ideas accessible, embodied, and energising.
Speaking topics include:
- Walk the Futures and the senstoryscapes approach
- Imagination as a tool for climate engagement
- Walking into the Futures: public Foresight through story and place
- Sensory storytelling & participatory futures
- Beyond dystopia: designing for hopeful futures
- Engaging citizens in wicked problems: what works?
Have an interesting theme in mind? Want to explore an unusual angle? Suzanne is only too happy to help
Experience and track record
Suzanne speaks professionally. In her non-academic roles as a science communication trainer and foresight practitioner, she has spoken to audiences in person and online as a moderator, keynote speaker, and expert contributor. In a recent engagement, her talk garnered over 1200 registrations for an online webinar on storytelling and climate engagement for an EU project. In addition, Suzanne is a professional oral storyteller, working mainly with adult audiences. She knows how to engage an audience with nothing more than words and her presence!
Over the years, Suzanne has spoken at:
- Public engagement festivals
- Museums and cultural centres
- Futures & foresight conferences
- Academic workshops and summer schools
- Sustainability networks and city programmes
- Storytelling festivals
Talks can be delivered in English or (imperfect but fluent) German, in person or online.
Organisers receive:
- A tailored talk or participatory presentation
- Short speaker bio + photo
- Slide deck if needed
- Optional workshop or follow-up conversation
PLUS:
They get to work with a no-drama, friendly, professional speaker and presenter. Because there’s enough drama in the world without having to deal with prima donnas!
Interested in inviting Suzanne to speak?
Send her a quick email at hi@walkthefutures.org with a few lines about your event, audience, and goals, and Suzanne will respond. She loves nothing more than exploring possibilities.
