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Samantha Payne MBE is a trailblazing entrepreneur and one of the most respected voices in the world of cyber security, healthtech, and wearable innovation. As the Co-Founder of Open Bionics, Samantha has revolutionised the prosthetics industry by making advanced bionic limbs both accessible and affordable through the use of cutting-edge 3D scanning and printing technologies. Her background in technology journalism, combined with her flair for innovation, has positioned her at the intersection of robotics, healthcare, and digital security—fields where safeguarding sensitive patient data and device integrity are paramount.
Renowned for her leadership in bringing futuristic concepts to life, Samantha has been recognised with a host of international accolades. These include being listed on Forbes 30 Under 30 in Science and Healthcare, named a WIRED Innovation Fellow, and receiving the MIT Technology Review ‘Innovators Under 35’ award. She was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2020 for her outstanding contribution to accessible technology. Samantha also led Open Bionics to a $250,000 prize in Intel’s ‘Make it Wearable’ Challenge, placing the company on the global innovation map.
Samantha’s credibility as a cyber security speaker is bolstered by her hands-on experience building a medtech company that prioritises data protection, system integrity, and ethical innovation. Her work sits at the frontier of where cybersecurity meets connected healthcare devices—an area of growing international concern. With collaborations across sectors from Disney to the NHS, Samantha understands the importance of trust, privacy, and resilience in digital systems that impact human lives. She’s spoken at leading global events including the UKTI Brazil Wearables Conference, Geek Picnic Russia, Smart Nation Singapore, and Founders Forum, sharing her insight on innovation, cyber risk, and scaling secure technologies.
Whether she’s advising start-ups at Ada Ventures or contributing to strategic boards like the South West Creative Technology Network, Samantha brings clarity, expertise, and inspiration. For organisations seeking a cyber security speaker with real-world impact and visionary thinking, Samantha is an outstanding choice. Hire Samantha Payne via The Cyber Security Speakers Agency.
Samantha Payne is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“Sammy is a brilliant leader. She is able to form a vision of a better world and inspire people to join her in making it happen. This is partially because she is an excellent communicator – in writing, in person and on stage. But I think a bigger factor is that Sammy really cares about people. She puts a lot of thought into every decision and strives to do the right thing. I met Sammy near the beginning of her journey with Open Bionics and have had the pleasure of watching her grow. The speed at which she learns makes me sure that her biggest achievements are still to come.”
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