Fenella Kernebone is one of Australia's most respected cultural curators, public speakers, MCs, and media professionals, renowned for her expertise across the arts, design, technology, and innovation, who has shaped some of Australia's most significant public conversations.

As Head of Conference for SXSW Sydney, she helmed the largest conference in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, working with leading local and international speakers, partners and organisations to deliver extraordinary outcomes.

Prior to SXSW Sydney, Fenella held senior curatorial positions at TEDxSydney and Sydney Ideas, the University of Sydney's premier public talks program, establishing her reputation for identifying emerging ideas and connecting diverse audiences with leading global thinkers.

An accomplished broadcaster and podcast host, Fenella built a distinguished career presenting across television, radio, podcasts and digital platforms, with a focus on arts, music, creativity, tech, design, and contemporary culture. As a highly sought-after MC, facilitator, and moderator, she has hosted hundreds of conferences and cultural events, engaging audiences on topics spanning business and leadership through to marketing and culture. She also works with organisations and individuals at the highest levels, providing strategic counsel on storytelling, presentation, and public communication.

Fenella's practice encompasses both curation and creation. Her text-based public artwork Here Lies Your Story was commissioned by the City of Sydney for Art&About. She hosted Art Life and the Other Thing at the Art Gallery of NSW and Lumina, an AFTRS podcast examining the intersection of technology and storytelling.

She serves on the board of Performance Space and was a board member of National Trust NSW from 2018 to 2023.