Marita ChengVisionary Robotics Entrepreneur and Global Advocate for Diversity in STEM

Marita Cheng is a pioneering roboticist and technology entrepreneur dedicated to creating intelligent systems that enhance human capability. As the founder and CEO of Aubot, she developed Teleport, a telepresence robot that enables individuals with disabilities and hospital patients to engage with the world remotely. Her work extends to the forefront of research and development in autonomous mapping and virtual reality, alongside her role as co-founder of Aipoly, an artificial intelligence company that provides real-time object recognition for the visually impaired. A committed advocate for structural change in engineering, Marita founded Robogals during her university years to encourage more women to enter the field. The organisation has successfully reached more than 100,000 students across 11 countries. Her achievements have earned her prestigious accolades, including being named Young Australian of the Year, one of the Forbes World’s Top 50 Women in Tech, and the youngest ever Member of the Order of Australia. In addition to her technical ventures, she authored Smart Girl Books, utilising generative AI to inspire the next generation. Technically proficient and highly regarded on the international stage, Marita provides audiences with a clear understanding of how robotics and artificial intelligence impact business competitiveness and societal structures. She is frequently booked for her ability to demystify emerging technologies while offering a strategic vision for inclusive innovation and future leadership. On stage, Marita Cheng is best known for talks on AI, Innovation, Business Competitiveness and Strategy. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across AI, Education and Technology, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Marita Cheng is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Marita Cheng would approach your audience.