Dr Samantha Pillay OAM
Dr Samantha Pillay OAM is a surgeon, entrepreneur, international five-time Amazon No. 1 best-selling, multi-award winning author, multi-award winning AI film and AI music producer and director, speaker,2024 Women In Innovation Social Impact Award Winner, and finalist forTelstra Best of Business Awards 2023&SA Australian of the Year 2022.
Samantha was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) on Australia Day, 2025.
Dr Pillay is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
She was one of four SA finalists for the 2022 Australian of the Year and a 2023 Telstra Best of Business Award finalist in two categories: Accelerating Women and Championing Health.
Dr Pillay was the recipient of the 2024 Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand Low-Arnold Award. Other USANZ Awards include the AstraZeneca Travel Grant 2006, The St Paul’s Ball Best Presentation twice (1995 and 1999) and co-author for Best Presentation 2005.
She has been the Investigator for five clinical trials, including the Principal Investigator twice.
Dr Pillay was the 2024 Women In Innovation Social Impact Award recipient.
She has worked extensively in Community, medical student, GP, specialist, and Health Professional education to raise awareness, end incontinence stigma, and educate health professionals.
She has spent years developing educational resources on the Continence Matters website, which are accessed by over sixty thousand visits worldwide annually.
She has created an online video Continence Course for Health Professionals and a video lecture series for the University of Adelaide Medical School.
Based in Adelaide
About
Keynote topics include:
Generative AI for Social Impact: Innovative ways to use AI for public good, breaking barriers and driving societal change.
Leadership for Women: Insights on overcoming obstacles and achieving leadership roles in male-dominated industries.
Gender Equity: The significance of equal opportunities in careers and how to advocate for change.
Power of Perseverance: How resilience can help break down barriers and lead to success.
Dr. Pillay’s presentations are more than just talks—they are transformative experiences designed to inspire and drive real change. With her compelling narrative and expert insights, she creates lasting inspiration for any audience.
Dr. Pillay is a Professional Member of the Professional Speakers Australia (PSA), ensuring a high standard of speaking engagements tailored to your event’s needs.
