Guest Speakers For Schools
Future-focused Keynote Speakers For Student Events, Careers Programs & School Communities
Our team delivers engaging keynote presentations designed to spark ideas, build confidence and help school communities explore what comes next. Whether you are planning a careers day, awards night, parent event or program launch, BOP speakers bring fresh insights, practical takeaways and stories that connect with young people and the adults supporting them.
With speakers who work with students across Australia every week, our presentations are grounded in what young people are thinking about now and the opportunities they are stepping into next. Sessions can be tailored to suit different age groups, event formats and school priorities, creating a speaking experience that feels relevant, energising and memorable.
Presentations can range from 20-60 minutes and include opportunities for audience interaction, discussion prompts and Q&A. For schools wanting to extend the experience, keynote sessions can also be paired with a short follow-on masterclass.
Speaking Topics
Our keynote topics are designed to help schools bring relevant, future-focused conversations into their communities. Each presentation blends practical insights, relatable stories and fresh perspectives to help audiences explore the ideas shaping what comes next.
The Future Of Work
A keynote exploring the major trends transforming how people work, where they work and the skills young people will need to thrive in the future. Students are introduced to the capabilities, mindsets and experiences that are becoming increasingly valuable across industries, while also unpacking how technology, changing career pathways and global shifts are redefining what success can look like.
Building Your Personal Brand
Students explore how to build a strong personal brand, create opportunities for themselves and develop meaningful networks from an early age. This session unpacks how young people can position themselves for future pathways, showcase their strengths and take ownership of the way they present themselves both online and in person.
A Gen Z Guide To Cybersafety
This keynote explores how young people can navigate digital spaces safely and confidently in a world where online life plays a major role in learning, communication and identity. Students unpack practical strategies around online safety, digital footprints, decision making and the habits that help them stay aware and protected in connected environments.
Becoming A 21st Century Leader
This keynote explores what leadership looks like in a rapidly changing world, highlighting the qualities young people will need to lead with confidence, empathy and adaptability. Students are encouraged to think about how they communicate ideas, influence others, solve problems and take initiative in ways that create positive change within their school and wider community.
Responsible Uses Of AI
A future-focused keynote exploring how young people can engage with artificial intelligence responsibly while continuing to strengthen human thinking, creativity and judgement. The session examines the opportunities AI creates, the risks young people need to understand, and why responsible innovation will be an essential capability in an increasingly digital future.
Stories From Young Changemakers
A keynote from your chosen BOP keynote speaker as they reflect on their journey as young professionals, entrepreneurs or community leader. Drawing on first-hand experiences, each BOP keynote speaker has a powerful story to inspire audiences, exploring the lessons learned through taking initiative, navigating setbacks, building confidence and creating impact from an early age.
If you are planning an upcoming event and would like to explore which keynote topic or speaker might be the best fit, our team would love to help. Get in touch to start the conversation and we can tailor a speaking experience to suit your audience, goals and event format.
Our Speakers
At BOP we are pleased to offer a selection outstanding keynote speakers to present to your students, staff and parents on the speaking topics listed above. Our speakers include:
Scott Millar
The tech-head prodigy behind BOP Industries, Scott Millar is a young entrepreneur taking the world by storm. Compared to a young Steve Jobs after turning a year nine business project into a thriving business, Scott has taken an alternative career pathway, turning down scholarship offers after finishing high school to run his company full time, now with a growing presence around the world.
As Queensland’s Young Small Business Leader and one of Australia’s top 30 CEO’s under 30 years of age Scott is on a mission to inspire the next generation, showing them the exciting things they can do regardless of their age, postcode or skillset.
Maddie Panther
Maddie Panther is a dynamic young professional and the Head of Programs at BOP Industries, where she leads the design and delivery of innovative learning experiences for over 20,000 students each year. Working with leading organisations and educators across Australia, Maddie creates engaging, industry aligned programs that help young people explore future careers and develop the skills needed to thrive in the workforce of tomorrow.
As a next generation leader herself, Maddie shares practical insights on confidence, mindset and opportunity, inspiring students to think big, back themselves and take action toward their future.
Coby Lee
Coby Lee is a passionate young educator, entrepreneur and facilitator at BOP Industries who works with schools and communities across Australia to inspire the next generation of innovators. With a background in business, management and psychology and international study experiences in the United States and Italy, Coby brings a vibrant global perspective to the keynotes she delivers.
Drawing on her own experiences launching ventures, leading community initiatives and working with young entrepreneurs, Coby loves to share the lessons she has learnt since leaving school and offers practical insights into resilience, initiative and what it means to grow as a 21st century leader.
To book Scott or Maddie for your upcoming event, make sure to submit an enquiry below. Our team will be in touch!
Why Schools Book BOP Speakers
Schools book BOP speakers when they are looking for presentations that feel current, engaging and genuinely relevant to young people. Our keynotes combine fresh insights, practical ideas and relatable delivery to create sessions that connect strongly with student audiences and wider school communities.
High Energy & Relatable Speakers
Our speakers bring high energy, fresh perspectives and a style of delivery that feels natural for young audiences. As young professionals ourselves, we understand how to create sessions that feel relatable, conversational and engaging without losing depth or substance.
Informed By Industry Leaders
We draw on current research, industry conversations and real-world case studies to help students understand the trends shaping the future. By translating complex ideas into clear, relevant examples, we make future-focused topics practical and accessible for young audiences.
Grounded In Engagement
Because our team is working with students in classrooms and workshops most days of the week, we understand how young people think, what captures their attention and how to communicate ideas in ways that genuinely resonate and keep audiences engaged.
Tailored For Your School Community
Every keynote can be adapted to suit the age group, event format and outcomes your school is hoping to achieve. Whether you are planning a careers event, awards night, parent session or program launch, we work with you to shape a presentation that fits your audience and context.
Bring A Future-Focused Speaker To Your School
Whether you are planning a careers day, awards night, parent event or program launch, our team would love to help you shape a keynote experience that feels relevant, engaging and memorable for your audience.
We work closely with schools to match the right speaker, topic and format to each event, ensuring the presentation reflects the age group, goals and tone you are hoping to create. From short keynote presentations through to extended sessions with discussion and Q&A, we can tailor the experience to suit your school community and event format.
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