Our stories are powerful - and can be used to create real change.
Dr. Zoë Condliffe is an unstoppable force for change, igniting transformation through the power of storytelling and technology. As the CEO & Founder of She’s A Crowd and a pioneering researcher in gender and crowdsourcing technology at Monash University, Zoë is on a mission to make cities safer for women and bridge the gender data gap.
Zoë's journey began amidst the backdrop of war-torn Cambodia, where she grew up in a UN family. Returning to Cambodia as a young adult, she embarked on a path that would shape her into the fearless advocate she is today. Through personal trials, including surviving an abusive relationship, Zoë discovered her unwavering passion for combating gender-based violence.
In 2016, Zoë spearheaded Free To Be, a groundbreaking digital mapping tool for young women to document street harassment, pioneering a new era of gender advocacy. Fuelled by her vision, she founded She’s A Crowd, a trailblazing feminist tech startup harnessing storytelling to address the data void in gender-based violence. Under her leadership, She’s A Crowd has garnered global acclaim, earning recognition as an award-winning company that is reshaping the landscape of feminist technology.
Bringing together her academic expertise in digital feminist activism and her powerful lived experiences, Dr Zoë Condliffe delivers engaging presentations that resonate deeply with audiences. With a unique ability to weave compelling stories, thought-provoking insights, and impactful statistics, Zoë empowers her listeners to think critically and take meaningful action. Her thought leadership has captivated audiences nationwide, including at prestigious events like SXSW Sydney and in schools, corporate settings, and government organisations, making her a sought-after voice for transformative conversations.
Zoë's remarkable achievements have earned her a place among the Top 100 most influential individuals in Melbourne by The Age, and she has been celebrated as one of the Women’s Weekly Women of the Future for Innovation and Technology and Data Leader of the Year (2025) at the Women in Digital Awards. Her entrepreneurial prowess has been recognised with accolades such as inclusion in the Smart Company Smart30 List and winning prestigious pitch competitions, including the City of Melbourne Knowledge Week International Prize.
A true luminary in her field, Zoë is an alumna of the Foundation for Young Australians, SheStarts, and Blackbox Connect, sponsored by Google for Startups. She is also a Young Social Pioneer with the Foundation for Young Australians, a fellow of the Oaktree Leader’s Trust, and the recipient of Anthill Magazine’s 30under30 Young Entrepreneurs Award.
With an unwavering commitment to driving social change, Zoë Condliffe embodies resilience, innovation, and the transformative power of storytelling. As a keynote speaker, she ignites audiences with her passion and empowers them to join the movement towards a safer, more inclusive world for all.
Talking Points
Unveiling the Transformative Power of Storytelling
Dr Zoe Condliffe, a leader in digital feminist activism, reveals how storytelling can be a powerful catalyst for change within organisations. Unveiling the Transformative Power of Storytelling
Key Takeaways:
- Feel the Power of Stories: Experience how personal narratives—like Zoe’s own journey of survival and triumph—have shaped global movements like #MeToo and sparked real change.
- Turn Stories into Action: Discover how transforming women’s experiences into actionable data is disrupting the silence around gender-based violence.
- Learn from Zoe’s Journey: Be inspired by her bold decision to launch a nonprofit in Cambodia at just 21, and how this passion grew into She’s A Crowd—a company changing the way we address gender equity through tech.
- Walk Away Inspired: Leave with a deeper understanding of how your own story, or the stories of others, can foster healing, empowerment, and a more inclusive world.
Breaking Binary: Gender, AI, and the Future of Technology
In this engaging Keynote, Dr Zoë Condliffe explores the intersection of gender and technology, revealing how we can challenge biases in AI and create a future where innovation drives equality and inclusion.Breaking Binary: Gender, AI, and the Future of Technology
Key Takeaways:
- See the Hidden Biases: Uncover how AI embeds and perpetuates gender stereotypes in ways we don’t even notice—and why that matters for the future.
- Peek Behind the Curtain: Hear Zoe’s raw and humorous insights into navigating the tech world as the leader of a feminist startup—and the lessons she’s learned along the way.
- Design for Equity: Explore actionable feminist approaches to dismantling bias in AI systems and learn how inclusive design principles can build tech that truly works for all.
- Dream Big Together: Leave with a bold vision of a tech-driven future where innovation serves as a catalyst for equity, safety, and inclusion.
Transforming Workplace Dynamics: Storytelling to Combat Sexual Harassment
In this impactful Keynote, Dr Zoë Condliffe demonstrates how storytelling can uncover hidden workplace dynamics, foster accountability, and drive meaningful change to combat sexual harassment.Transforming Workplace Dynamics: Storytelling to Combat Sexual Harassment
- Illuminate the Unseen: Learn how storytelling reveals the often-overlooked dynamics of workplace harassment, from microaggressions to systemic failures.
- Shift Culture with Data: See how data-driven storytelling fosters empathy and accountability, turning workplaces into spaces of safety and productivity.
- Take Action Today: Gain practical tools and strategies for building workplace cultures of respect and inclusion—starting with how to listen to and empower those most impacted.
- Be Part of the Solution: Walk away with the confidence and knowledge to challenge systemic barriers and create lasting change in workplace dynamics.
Marching Forward: The Path to Gender Equity in a Changing World
Join Dr. Zoe Condliffe this International Women’s Day 2025 as she takes centre stage to deliver a compelling and inspiring keynote aligned with this year’s theme: March Forward.Marching Forward: The Path to Gender Equity in a Changing World
In a world where progress toward gender equity is both celebrated and challenged, Dr. Zoe’s keynote will illuminate the transformative power of collective action, storytelling, and data. With a PhD in digital feminist activism, as the founder of She’s A Crowd and a trailblazer in feminist tech, she will share stories of resilience, innovation, and hope to inspire audiences to play an active role in shaping a more inclusive future.
With a focus on breaking barriers, embracing intersectionality, and building momentum for change, this keynote will leave you empowered to take bold steps toward gender equity in your workplace, community, and personal life.
Key Takeaways:
- Navigate Progress: Explore and celebrate women's histories and understand the evolving landscape of gender equity and the collective steps needed to move forward.
- Harness the Power of Stories and Data: Learn how storytelling and data can amplify women’s voices and create systemic change.
- Embrace Inclusivity: Explore the importance of intersectionality in ensuring no one is left behind.
- Take Action: Walk away with practical, actionable strategies to champion gender equity in your sphere of influence.
- Be Inspired: Feel motivated to join the march forward for a brighter, more equitable future.
Let’s march forward together - because the future is ours to create.
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Meet Zoe Condliffe | The People Australia Needs | Bank Australia
Zoe Condliffe is the CEO & Founder of She's A Crowd, the startup which uses data as a catalyst for countering gender based violence. She believes in gender equality and is committed to building a movement that will create change from the streets to the council chambers.Why your story matters | Zoe Condliffe | TEDxUniMelb
Storytelling is powerful, and for women who have experienced harassment, sexual assault and other forms of gender-based violence, our stories are changing the world. Zoë is passionate about the power of storytelling and believes that online storytelling by women is defining the current feminist movement. She talks about how women's stories can be translated into powerful datasets to address gender-based violence and explores her own experiences with finding healing from violence through storytelling. Zoë Condliffe is the CEO and founder of She's A Crowd. She's A Crowd uses storytelling data to make cities safer for women. Using digital crowdmapping technology and data analytics, She's A Crowd collects geolocatied data about harassment and sexual assault to empower decision makers to take preventative action on gender-based violence.Zoe Condliffe | Your Story Matters | Saxton Live
Zoe Condliffe explores the importance of storytelling in addressing the data gap in gender-based violence. Zoe is the CEO & Founder of She's A Crowd and a researcher in gender and crowdsourcing technology at Monash University. She uses crowdsoruced data to make cities safer for women and to provide a platform for women to tell their stories. The presentation was given at Saxton Live, our speaker showcase, at AIME 2020.Saxton Fireside Chat with Founder and CEO of She's A Crowd, Zoe Condliffe
Content Warning: This video discusses domestic violence, harassment and other forms of gender-based violence. The exchange of stories and ideas is more important now than ever. In this bi-weekly series of virtual Fireside Chats, you can gain unprecedented access to the world's greatest storytellers and thought leaders. In this session, Zoe shares the story of how she came to found her organisation, She's A Crowd. She's A Crowd used crowd-sourcing to technology to allow women to share their stories of gender-based violence. This data is then used by organisations and governments to make spaces safer for women.Zoe was super engaging in the way she delivered her information, while remaining emotive and serious about an important issue in our society. The entire crowd was engrossed in what she was s ... keep reading VICICT4.WOMEN
Zoe moderated a panel of female leaders in the Brisbane music industry following a documentary screening of 'Her Sound Her Story'. We were incredibly impressed by her professionalism, and her adaptability in speaking about an industry outside of her own. Her preparation prior to the event, as well as her engagement with the speakers during the night led to a fluent and stimulating discussion. She ensured the voices of the audience were heard, followed timing and included her own humour. We have had nothing but positive feedback from attendees, and are looking forward to having Zoe speak again at future events.
Zoe was both vulnerable and relatable. You could see heads nodding across the room as women shared experiences that we often don’t talk about but should.
