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Antonia Forster is a trailblazing XR developer and a leading voice in cyber security and immersive technology. With over a decade of public speaking experience, she has captivated audiences worldwide with her unique approach to technology, inclusion, and ethics. As a self-taught XR specialist, Antonia’s unconventional journey—from zoos and planetariums to becoming Senior XR Technical Specialist at Unity—demonstrates both her versatility and deep-rooted expertise. Her understanding of emerging technologies such as VR, AR, MR/XR, and hand-tracking positions her as a cutting-edge authority in the field.
Antonia first honed her speaking skills at the Bristol Zoological Society, a platform that launched her into wider public acclaim. Her record-breaking TEDxBristol talk, delivered to over 2,000 attendees and viewed more than 170,000 times online, showcased her talent for blending science communication with lived experience. Through dynamic presentations incorporating rap, comedy, and science, Antonia powerfully challenges the misuse of biology to justify discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community, advocating for fact-based inclusion across STEM sectors.
Her impact has been recognised through numerous accolades, including the 2022 YTKO Breaking Barriers Award and a shortlisting for Nature’s prestigious John Maddox Prize for ‘Advocate of the Year’. Beyond the stage, she is the producer of the world’s first LGBTQ+ VR museum, a pioneering initiative that uses immersive tech to preserve and celebrate queer history. Her commitment to inclusive innovation extends further in her role as Co-Chair of the VR/AR Association’s Women’s Committee, where she works to eliminate bias within the tech industry.
Whether delivering science-backed strategies for workplace inclusivity or showcasing how immersive technology can drive social change, Antonia’s talks are unforgettable. Her ability to inform, inspire, and challenge conventional thinking makes her one of the most sought-after speakers in tech today. To bring a uniquely engaging voice to your event, hire Antonia Forster via The Cyber Security Speakers Agency.
Antonia Forster is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“Antonia’s recent presentation at Stanford’s STEM Symposium demonstrated not only her vast expertise in her field, but also her steadfast commitment to advocacy. She spoke about her personal experience of prejudice, as well as the evidence provided by national and international studies. Her talk was engaging, inspirational, informative, and vital for anyone seeking to improve inclusion in STEM.”
“We were seeking a speaker with expertise on diversity and inclusion in tech, to deliver a keynote at our annual conference. Antonia consulted with us, and delivered a custom talk, touching on our business’s specific strengths and weaknesses. It is now clear to everyone how we can diversify our workforce, and the benefits of doing so. Antonia’s presentation had a huge organisational impact, for which I am very grateful.”
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