Tilly Lockey Keynote Speaker

Survived a critical illness against all odds as a toddler, which led to the loss of her arms and subsequent challenges.
Became an ambassador and co-developer for the Hero Arm, contributing to significant advances in prosthetic technology.
Has grown into a prominent social media influencer, model, and advocate for disability visibility and technological innovation.

Tilly Lockey's Biography

Tilly Lockey is a creative mind with a remarkable story of resilience and drive for positive change and innovation. After losing her hands to Meningitis as a baby, she has done everything in her power to let that story have a positive outcome.

Her ideas have been at the heart of prosthetic technology and design since she was young labelling herself as a ‘professional guinea pig’ at 9-years-old.

She gives crucial feedback as a co-designer of the state-of-the-art prosthetics Hero Arm and Hero PRO produced by Open Bionics and most importantly encourages the intersection of fashion and technology across all of her appearances both online and in the real world!

She has now amassed over 1 million followers across all platforms, is a TV personality, content creator, public speaker, model and most recently launched a podcast on all streaming platforms, ‘Tilly Talks Tech.’

Science, Tech & AI

Discover how modern technology can enhancing human capabilities, and the potential for futuristic technologies to transform lives.

Human Augmentation & Robotics

Understand the use of prosthetic innovation and personal resilience in empowering cutting-edge intersections of technology and innovation.

She is a powerful advocate for innovation and inclusion, using her lived experience to challenge perceptions and drive progress in technology and design.
She brings front-line insight as a co-designer of advanced prosthetics, helping organisations understand user-led innovation and the future of human augmentation.
She translates personal resilience into practical lessons on adaptability, mindset and high performance in the face of change.
She connects with global audiences through social media, television and live stages, delivering authentic and inspiring perspectives on technology and identity.
Her briefings help organisations embrace inclusive design, unlock creativity and build more human-centred innovation strategies.