Trudi Boatwright

Trudi is a 'connection maestro', International Speaker, Playful Experience Designer and Theatre maker. She helps people understand each other and the world through the power of communication, creativity and play.

The winner of the 2026 Next Level Speaker Award, Trudi is a rare combination of Applied Improvisation, Experiential Learning, Design Thinking and Playful Learning Theory. With a Master of Design Futures, she assists organisations and communities worldwide through engaging keynotes, masterclasses and experiences.

She specialises in connecting humans from ages 8-80 and using playfulness as a mindset in some highly unlikely places!