Fenella
Kernebone

Fenella Kernebone is a conference director, cultural curator, MC and professional conversation starter dedicated to turning ideas into unforgettable experiences.

Whether she's on a main stage or hosting an intimate workshop, Fenella brings critical rigour, warmth and genuine curiosity that puts any room at ease.

Fenella Kernebone is a professional conversation starter dedicated to turning ideas into unforgettable experiences. As a conference director, ideas curator, MC and speaker, she has spent her career in deliberate pursuit of ideas worth sharing.

As Head of Programming for SXSW Sydney, she helmed the largest conference in Australia - from main stage keynotes to intimate sessions spanning tech, business, creative industries, marketing, media, education and science. Previously, she curated TEDxSydney and Sydney Ideas, and built a media career across ABC TV, SBS TV, Radio National, Triple J and podcasts.

She also coaches speakers to tell their stories with confidence. Fenella has appeared at hundreds of events — hosting major international conferences, moderating panel conversations, fireside chats and awards ceremonies. Whether she's on a main stage or running an intimate workshop, from tech to business, media to culture, Fenella brings critical rigour, warmth and genuine curiosity that puts any room at ease.