Christina Gerakiteys

Christina Gerakiteys is a catalyst for change. She is on a mission to empower and inspire leaders to converge minds, technology and fields in order to have maximum impact. In a world where there is so much noise, Gerakiteys enables change-makers to create their own playbook.

She is the Co-CEO of SingularityU Australia, a global learning and innovation community using exponential technologies to tackle the world’s biggest challenges and build a better future for all. She is also CEO of UtopiaX, author of "Celebrating Success One Failure at a Time," and Founder of IdeaSparx, an innovation platform. A sought-after keynote speaker, facilitator, and program designer, Gerakiteys creates interactive educational experiences driven by design thinking, purpose, engagement, and play. The programs disrupt current mindsets to Moonshot thinking, exploring what is possible, rather than what is acceptable or limited. She has created highly customized programs for clients including Deloitte, IAG, Employment Hero, Fragomen, Austrade, Bupa, Investa and Dulux. She also coaches and mentors entrepreneurs.

Gerakiteys writes for several publications, hosts the podcast "Inspired for Impact," and speaks on other broadcast channels about creativity and innovation. She is a contributor to the award-winning Front-End Innovation blog; is an ambassador for Tech Central, Sydney; on the International Advisory Board for W Startup Community; and sits on the Hunter Medical Research Foundation. She is also an ambassador for Oceanlovers global, on the advisory board for One Million Women, and an Action Council Member for Atlantic Council. She produced the annual Hunter Innovation Festival for 15 years, and lectures on business, innovation and entrepreneurship.