As Centennial World’s Founder and Director, Lauren has spoken on panels for SXSW Sydney, Instagram ANZ, Pinterest ANZ, The Commons, and more.
She was featured in Pinterest’s Global Advertising Summit in 2021, speaking to Centennial World’s innovative work on the platform as a publisher. She also represented TikTok in a segment on Channel 7’s Sunrise, speaking about how Centennial World uses the app to find Gen Z talent when recruiting and hiring. More recently, her speaking engagements have focused on her expertise in the creator economy and online safety.
Lauren has hosted media and consumer events for U by Kotex, Rochas Paris, and Coach. She has done red carpet coverage with BINGE and Hayu.
In October 2024, Lauren shared her expertise on how the creator economy has transformed professional networking and personal branding on two panels at SXSW Sydney.
Speaking & Panels
Lauren spoke at SXSW Sydney on two panels about how the creator economy and social media have permanently altered the experience of professional networking and personal brand building for Gen Z.
Lauren spoke on the 2024 IWD panel for The Commons in Sydney where she discussed women’s safety online and the threat that AI poses to women in the media industry.
Lauren spoke on the first ever Instagram Next ANZ panel, exploring one of Centennial World’s campaigns as a case study as to how publishers, brands, and platforms can work together for optimal results.
Lauren presented to Woolworths Group on behalf of Pinterest ANZ, discussing how Centennial World uses the platform to leverage commercial partnerships and inform content strategy.
Lauren spoke on Pinterest’s Agency High Actions Holiday event, presenting to media agencies about marketing to Gen Z.
Lauren was interviewed as a Pinterest ambassador on how Gen Z are harnessing the power of Pinterest and why young people love the platform.
Lauren gave a presentation to the students at National Fashion College on the evolution of her career, how Centennial World came to be, and her best business advice.
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Lauren hosted Centennial World’s red carpet coverage for the BINGE premiere for Real Housewives of Sydney.
Lauren co-hosted the media and influencer launch event for Thinx x U by Kotex.
Lauren hosted Centennial World’s red carpet coverage for Hayu’s Sydney World Pride celebration, featuring Andy Cohen.
Lauren co-hosted Australian media and consumer events for the launch of Rochas Paris’ new youth fragrance, Girl Blooming Edition.