• “I’ve heard many fine keynote speeches, but none better than Milenko’s”

    -Daniel Kemmis, Former Mayor of Missoula, MT and Author of ‘Community and the Politics of Place’ and ‘The Good City and The Good Life’

  • "Terrific! Worth the time, price and trip from Milwaukee just to hear him." "Outstanding! Challenging!" "More than Informative, it was beautiful!"

    Various participants in the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Arts on the Edge symposium.

  • "The conference was a success, in no small part due to the guiding hand of Mr. Matanovic. His introductory remarks set the tone and inspired people, and his presence throughout the day helped draw ideas and people together toward a productive conclusion."

    K. Diann Shope, former member of the Seattle Arts Commission

In demand as a keynote speaker, Milenko’s speaking engagements take him across continents where he invigorates audiences with stories and wisdom from his decades of on-the-ground experience.

Milenko draws on knowledge gained from his long-standing expertise in bringing diverse groups together, with thought-provoking talks that encourage bold actions, collaboration and creativity.

With a natural sincerity and zeal, he enthusiastically engages audiences who leave feeling inspired and with tools they can immediately put into action.

Milenko has been a featured speaker at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Tedx, Poptech, Seattle Town Hall, Auckland and Christchurch Councils, Alaska Arts & Culture Conference and more.

 

Topics Milenko covers include:

  • the ins and outs of community engagement

  • everyday actions to strengthen democracy

  • principles of creative collaboration

  • re-imagining cities and towns

  • building community - the artist’s way

  • Group OHO - principles that have lasted half a century

Browse through Milenko’s previous talks

 

TEDx 2014

“The Courage to Collaborate”

PopTech 2011

“Tough on Ideas, Gentle on People”

Auckland conversations 2015

“Shaping Resilient and Collaborative Communities”

Aspen Ideas Festival

Designing for Health Panel

University of WAshington

Department of Landscape Architecture Lecture Series

Get in touch

Interested in booking Milenko for a speaking engagement, advisory role or facilitation training? Or just looking to get in touch? Use the form or contact directly:

info[at]milenkom[dot]com