AILBHE KEANE
Founder of Izzy Wheels
International Keynote Speaker on Creativity, Inclusion & Innovation
Ailbhe Keane is an award-winning entrepreneur, creative director, and celebrated public speaker.
She founded Izzy Wheels, built it into a global brand, and now shares what she learned about design, inclusion, collaborations, and storytelling on stage.
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Her journey, from building a brand at her kitchen table to collaborating with Disney, Marvel, Barbie, Pixar, Star Wars, and more, gives her rare insight into transforming constraints into creativity. She holds an MBA from Trinity College Dublin, was profiled in a BBC documentary, listed on the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30, as well as having over 20 national awards to her name.
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Ailbhe speaks with warmth, energy, and empathy. Audiences walk away not just motivated, but equipped to lead with heart, reimagine their impact, and drive change.​​​
KEYNOTES & TOPICS
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation:
Turn constraints into creative breakthroughs.
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​• Brand Storytelling & Marketing:
Craft stories that resonate, engage, and move people.
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​• E-commerce & Social Strategy:
Scaling brands in digital landscapes.
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​• Diversity & Inclusion:
From inclusion as policy to inclusion as innovation.
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​• Sustainability & Purpose:
Building brands that do good and do well.
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​• Motivation & Overcoming Challenges:
Turning adversity into opportunity.
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​• Women in Business & Leadership:
Overcome doubts, embrace failure, and lead with confidence.​
FEATURED ENGAGEMENTS
Ailbhe has delivered impactful talks at:
The European Union · Disney · Google · Microsoft · Instagram · Forbes Under 30 · Adobe · Copenhagen Fashion Week · BBC · Accenture · Bank of America · Pfizer · KPMG · Retail Week Live · Biban Saudi Arabia · and more
We have had the privilege of having Ailbhe Keane speak at some of our larger events like Inspirefest and International Women’s Day, and more intimate fireside chat-style meetings with some of our start-up teams. Ailbhe is a sensational speaker. She is passionate and driven to make a difference and is above all, authentic and utterly sincere in how she goes about doing that. She also appeals to audiences on multiple levels, from inclusion and diversity to commercial to fashion to people’s interests. This combination of passion, enthusiasm, good humor, the fact that she is a tremendous human being, and punchy delivery makes her compelling listening and often leaves our audiences inspired and a little bit humbled. We would highly recommend her as a speaker and look forward to welcoming her into Accenture again in the near future”
- Peter Cleary, Innovation Manager
Based on an effusive recommendation from a team member who'd worked with Ailbhe and Izzy on a previous event, we booked them as our keynote speakers for an event hosting 200 education leaders and educators from across Ireland.
It was a brilliant decision. Their session was one of the highest rated of the day and the feedback we received was phenomenal. The content was inspirational and uplifting and the delivery was so genuine and engaging. The message deeply resonated with our audience and guests were queuing up to chat with Ailbhe and Izzy after the session.
From a logistical standpoint, they were so easy and lovely to work with, meeting any deadline and open to feedback. We wholeheartedly recommend them to any organisation seeking truly inspirational and uplifting speakers"
- Kirstie Weston
BOOK AILBHE FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT!
Keynotes that challenge assumptions, inspire action, and equip teams to lead with empathy and vision
hello@izzywheels.com | Tel: +353 860571757