Marina Gerner is a distinguished keynote speaker and award-winning journalist, renowned for her expertise in women's health, technology, and business. In 2024, she made a significant impact with the release of her groundbreaking book "The Vagina Business: The Innovative Breakthroughs that Could Change Everything in Women’s Health". This insightful work explores cutting-edge technologies in women's health, drawing on interviews with over 100 experts from 15 countries. Her book has already received widespread acclaim, featuring in the Financial Times’ Business Books of the Month list and The Bookseller, highlighting its importance in the rapidly evolving FemTech sector.
Marina's career is characterised by her ability to bridge the worlds of finance, culture, and technology, with a focus on female empowerment. Named one of the 200 Trailblazing Leaders in Women’s Health & FemTech by Women of Wearables in 2023, she continues to inspire through her leadership and vision in this vital field. Marina is a sought-after speaker at prominent industry events, including the WomenTech Global Conference and the FemTech Forum, where she has shared her knowledge on technological innovations that support women's health and wellbeing.
Her contributions to journalism are equally impressive, with articles published in prestigious outlets such as The Guardian, The Economist, and Wired. Marina has held editorial positions at MoneyWeek and The I Paper and is currently an adjunct professor at NYU London, where she teaches commerce and culture. Her journalistic work extends to finance and ethical issues, frequently highlighting the intersection of human behaviour and technology. In recognition of her contributions, Marina was recognised as “Highly Commended” at the Headlinemoney Media Awards in 2021.
With a PhD from the London School of Economics and a career that spans both academia and media, Marina Gerner is a dynamic speaker available for events on women’s health, technology, and business. Her deep knowledge and engaging communication style have made her a favourite at international conferences, from BBC World Service discussions to panels for Women of Wearables. For organisations looking to address the future of women's health and the innovations transforming this space, Marina Gerner offers invaluable insights as a keynote speaker.
