Gill Minervini
Keynote Speaker, Creative Futurist & Cultural Pioneer
A visionary force behind Vivid Sydney, Dark Mofo’s Winter Feast and countless other memorable events and experiences, Gill Minervini delivers high-octane keynotes on how leaders, cities, and brands can leverage radical creativity to drive record-breaking tourism and economic growth.
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Gill Minervini is a globally sought-after speaker and one of the Southern Hemisphere’s most successful creative leaders, renowned for transforming public spaces into record-breaking global spectacles.
As the former Festival Director of Vivid Sydney (2021–2025), she shattered attendance records by drawing a combined audience of 11 million during her tenure, driving unprecedented economic growth. One of the world’s largest events, she introduced the game-changing Vivid Food pillar and elevated its creative content to broad critical acclaim.
With over 30 years of elite event experience – ranging from the first Festival Director of the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras and Creative Director of the City of Sydney to directing Dark Mofo’s iconic Winter Feast for MONA – Gill is a popular speaker internationally, delivering high-energy keynotes worldwide on leadership, strategic innovation, disruption, event tourism and the radical power of community connection.
Topics
Dreaming with Eyes Open: The Art of Strategic Re-imagination
How to audit legacy projects, dismantle complacency, and execute bold, record-breaking strategic pivots that capture global attention.
The Tourism Magnet: Driving Mass Visitation Through Creativity
How to turn public art, culture, and culinary experiences into powerful economic engines that attract millions of overnight visitors.
The Democracy of Creativity: Inclusion as a Growth Engine
Why diversity, equity, and absolute accessibility are not buzzwords, but the ultimate drivers of community connection and financial success.
Leading Through Chaos: Delivering Under Pressure
Behind-the-scenes insights on navigating extreme logistical, political, and financial pressures to deliver flawless results on the world stage.
