Speaking Topics

From starting out in your career, to new software innovations I am available to speak on a range of topics.

I’d love to work with you to curate a new talk tailored to your event. See below for my interest areas!

How software engineers can help solve climate change

Climate change isn't just a problem for some of us - it's a problem for all of us. It requires transforming everything we do. The tech sector is expected to consume 14% of the world’s energy consumption per year by 2040.

As engineers, we can help solve the climate crisis by embracing green software.

In this presentation, you will learn:

  1. How software contributes to carbon emissions

  2. Ways you can change how you build software to reduce and optimise your energy consumption

  3. How small changes can have a large impact.

30 minute presentation + flexible question time

Finding your confidence when the recipe for success changes

How do you find your confidence starting out in the workforce when the recipe for success is completely different to school and university?

Annie shares her story and gives her advice on speaking up, standing out, and making an impact when you’re in your first job.

In this presentation, you will learn:

  1. Why you might have been a high-achiever during school and university, but find yourself struggling to get ahead when you join the workforce

  2. Specific small, actionable habits and systems that you can put in place to find a new recipe for success in the workplace

  3. Annie's perspective on reframing your mindset to embrace failure and finding value in your work

20 minute presentation + flexible question time

Interest areas

Women In Tech

Succeeding in your first job

Leadership

Law and Technology

Switching Careers

Growth Mindset

Testimonials

  • Ekaterina Novoseltseva, CMO @ Apiumhub, Barcelona

    Annie Freeman has initiated our green software events, and we're thrilled that she took the lead in bringing attention to this subject within our software architecture community.

    She not only elucidated the current scenario but also illustrated examples and detailed actions that every software architect can take to contribute positively.

    In addition to her insightful presentation, Annie addressed numerous intriguing questions, delving further into the topic and offering additional resources and links for further exploration.

    We look forward to having Annie with us in future green software initiatives!

  • Rachel Crossland - VUWWIT 2023 Co-President (Victoria University of Wellington Women in Tech)

    Annie Freeman was one of our speakers for WITCon 2023 (Women In Tech Conference) with her talk titled ‘Finding your confidence when the recipe for success changes’.

    She shared her experience and advice on the transition from studying at university to working full time as a software engineer and how to continue building your confidence as you navigate change.

    In particular, her takeaways of continued learning out of university and finding value in yourself rather than from others resonated with many.

    Annie eloquently engaged the audience, comprised of a variety of backgrounds and age groups, throughout her presentation and we had great feedback from attendees about her talk.

    She is a fantastic speaker I can confidently recommend, and we were grateful to have her present at WITCon.