On Stage
Conversations that connect creativity, community and culture.
Athena Witter, Founder of Engine Pop™, is recognised across the global creative industries for leading transformative, human-centred conversations on the future of entertainment, technology, and storytelling.
From SXSW London to Cannes Lions, TellyCast, Create London Festival, and the Global Entertainment Awards, Athena brings clarity, insight, and connection to every stage she steps on.
Her work as a moderator, speaker, and host is defined by curiosity and compassion, guiding discussions that bridge creativity, commerce, and culture, while inspiring new ideas about what the entertainment industry can become.
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Testimonials
Charlie Onion, Conference Producer, SXSW London
Athena expertly moderated “Community & Influence: The Disruptors,” bringing together cross-sector voices to interrogate what true influence means in today’s fragmented attention economy. Her questions cut past buzzwords, reframing how community-driven cultural value is created and why it matters for brands, creators and platforms. She was an outstanding asset to the programme and to the audience experience.
Adam Webb, Programme Director, C21Media Events
We worked with Athena at both Create London and Content London, where she brought her extensive experience and insight to expertly lead key conversations with industry leaders from organisations including TikTok, the BBC and BAFTA. Across both events, Athena guided discussions on how to reach and engage audiences through digital content with energy, passion and authority. She did a fantastic job, and we would be delighted to work with her again on future events.
Tim Cole & Alejandro B. Barrios, Global Entertainment Awards
“Athena brought clarity, insight and real momentum to our first Insights Forum London. Her moderation of The New Optics of Power session set the perfect tone for the day - smart, inclusive and thought-provoking. The conversation flowed naturally and connected deeply with our audience.
The inspiration for the panel was informed by her Optics of Power article which not only informed the panel, that she beautifully moderated, but underpinned many of the conversations over the two days. It was only right that she opened the series, and she delivered with impeccable style. We look forward to welcoming her back for future editions”
Lisa Law, Development Director, North East Screens
Athena brought focus, insight and energy to our launch of the BBC & NE Screen Digital Accelerator.
Her opening session set the perfect tone for our launch - smart, engaging and thought-provoking. Perfectly setting the scene not only to inspire ambitious digital first creators to grasp the scale of this particular opportunity - but to set the region’s sights on much wider and inclusive digital sector growth.
We look forward to welcoming her back for future activity.
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