Lumka Msibi: Technology Innovation
- Highlights:
- NASA Aerospace Engineer Fellow — California, USA
- Award Winning Rocket Scientist
- Founder of a Technology startup
- Pitched Tech startup to venture capitalists at Oracle HQ in Silicon Valley and it was awarded seed funding
- Innovative designer of advanced high performance, world class satellites to benefit Africa.
- Travels from: San Francisco, CA
- **Fee range: $10,000 - $15,000
Keynote Topics
Most Requested Keynote Presentations
- Motivation and Inspiration: “Lumka Challenges the Frontiers” A black girl from Soweto who conquered the skies to be a Trailblazing Rocket Scientist.
- Innovation and Technology: “Engineering the Future” Lessons for Africa from Silicon Valley (USA), Europe and Asia.
- Young Black Woman in Technology: “A foreigner in my own country.” Navigating identity and a career post-apartheid
- Leading Africa: “Millennials: the next generation of leaders” We are the ones we’ve been waiting for; we are the change.
- Ukuhamba Ukubona “Travelling opens the window to the world” — Lessons from travelling to all 6 world continents
- Education and Technology: “STEM” Using technology, robotics and coding, to help solve problems in the education sector.
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Lumka Msibi is an Innovative Award Winning Qualified Rocket Scientist. At the age of 24 she has travelled to all 6 world continents, won numerous prestigious awards and spoken alongside many notable leaders. Born and raised in Soweto, Lumka weaves her background and personal story of success over challenges into her presentations.
A born leader, she has an outstanding ability to motivate others with her own enthusiasm.
She is a vibrant and outgoing young woman who thinks independently and critically to find solutions to problems.
Lumka Msibi is a Senior Engineer with over 5 years’ of global experience
Lumka Msibi
As a recognized Young Global Leader, Engineer and Entrepreneur shaping the future, Lumka’s vision is to have a deep and meaningful impact in all her endeavours. She seeks to Motivate, Educate and Empower young and old in an engaging way and it’s not rocket science.
Lumka Msibi presentations stem from her personal experiences, global travels and research. She has demonstrated skills and outstanding potential in each of the following key areas: leadership, innovation, technology and entrepreneurial drive.
A World class speaker trained by Own The Room® Lumka Msibi is comfortable and has experience working with all levels of the organization: Board, Executive, Management and factory floor.
Lumka Msibi adds the most value in delivering keynote sessions. She is able to take topics into breakaway sessions or multi-day sessions. She also has experience facilitating events as an MC.
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**Overview of User Reviews for Lumka Msibi:**
Lumka Msibi has received highly positive feedback from notable leaders in various sectors. Reviewers highlight her impactful role as a speaker at the International Woman’s Forum Global Cornerstone Conference, where she engaged with over 400 global leaders, contributing significantly to meaningful discussions for women in leadership.
Additionally, Lumka is praised for her embodiment of South African values and her commitment to mentoring the next generation of engineers, showcasing her dedication to both her field and community. Her international recognition for research further solidifies her reputation as a rising star in engineering.
**Strengths:**
– Highly regarded as an influential speaker at major conferences.
– Strong contributions to the growth of future engineers.
– International recognition for her research achievements.
**Weaknesses:**
– No specific weaknesses were mentioned in the reviews.
Overall, Lumka Msibi is celebrated for her leadership and dedication, making her a significant figure in her field.
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