Digital leadership keynote speaker, facilitator, and innovation strategist
Senior leaders, marketers, entrepreneurs, educators, innovation teams, and organizations navigating digital transformation and influence.
Using a combination of storytelling and facilitation Dave Duarte talks are inspiring, informative, and engaging.
The Connected Context: Interconnectivity is an undeniable force in the world being reshaped by pandemic. What are the systemic changes being driven by technology, and what are the biggest opportunities and risks for innovation.
A much needed narrative for change informed by my participation in the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders network.
A talk to inspire more value-driven innovation. We distinguish between technology, trends, and truths as value-drivers for innovation and response to change.
Our social and professional networks shape the way we see and operate in the world. This session looks at why and how to build a better support network.
Story-Making: the power of participative narratives to guide our decisions, shape our behaviours and unlock our best performances. Storymaking is about casting your community in the role of the hero, and how that changes everything.
Followership: We so often hear about what it takes to be a better leader, this talk is about the other side of the equation: how to be a better follower – to add your energy to something much bigger than yourself, and operate to your highest values.
Change Starts with You: A practical session, grounded in the value of integrity, for impatient change-makers who are frustrated at the slow pace of change in the world.
I also do talks on Digital Marketing and Social Media from a strategic perspective. These talks and workshops are among my most booked.
Dave Duarte is a globally respected facilitator, speaker, and strategist working at the intersection of digital leadership, marketing, innovation, and storytelling. With hands-on experience running digital campaigns in more than 50 countries, his work has reached over a billion people and shaped how organizations use digital tools to inspire action and build credibility.
Dave is the founder of Treeshake, where he applies digital technology to address complex social and environmental challenges, from ocean protection to renewable energy adoption. His work blends strategic marketing insight with purpose-driven innovation, helping organizations move beyond awareness toward real-world impact.
Recognized internationally, Dave was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and has been invited to address world leaders in Davos on brand building, storytelling, and countering misinformation. His thought leadership is grounded in practical experience and a deep understanding of how narratives shape behavior in the digital age.
Dave Duarte works as a facilitator and speaker sits at the intersection of digital trends, marketing, and leadership. Let me share my insights from running digital campaigns in over 50 countries that have reached over a billion people.
Facilitator and Speaker on Digital Leadership, Innovation, and Story-Making.
Dave Duarte is a digital marketer, entrepreneur and educator.
As founder at Treeshake uses digital tech to drive action on issues ranging from protecting the oceans to adopting renewables.
The World Economic Forum lists Dave as a Young Global Leader, and has invited him to address world leaders in Davos on the topics of brand building, storytelling, and countering fake news.
Dave Duarte serves as Chairman of the Reach Trust, a non-profit developing mobile apps used by millions of South Africans to improve their literacy, numeracy, and employability. He also serves as a voting member of the academy of the Global Teacher Prize.
Previously he was Programme Director at the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business; headed up Creative Commons South Africa; served on the Board of the Mail & Guardian; and co-founded the pioneering Social Media Agency, Cerebra.
Dave Duarte lives and works in Cape Town, and gives talks and workshops around the world via a dedicated telepresence suite and boardroom.
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