Public Speaking & Talks

Talks and presentations on volcanoes, visual journalism, and field storytelling.

Marco gives talks and public lectures on volcanic activity, visual journalism, and field storytelling, drawing on firsthand work in Iceland, Italy, and other active volcanic regions. Using photographs, video, maps, and examples from real assignments, he explains how rapidly changing natural events are documented and communicated, and how visual choices influence the way audiences understand them.

Sessions can focus on a particular eruption or assignment, a longer project developed over several years, or broader questions around visual journalism, photography, volcanic environments, and communicating complex events accurately. The content and level of detail can be adapted to the audience and setting.

Stories from the field

Marco’s talks bring together direct experience from volcanic environments with the visual and editorial decisions involved in documenting them.

  • Volcanic activity and field observation in Iceland and Italy
  • Visual journalism and the responsibility of explaining complex events without exaggeration
  • Photography and cinematography in demanding environments
  • Iceland’s geology, light, natural processes, and changing landscapes
  • How photographs and footage become part of a wider story

Photographs, video clips, maps, and other visual material are used throughout the presentations to connect events on the ground with the way they are observed, documented, and ultimately presented to an audience.

Talk formats

Talks can be delivered in person or online, in English or Italian, and adapted to the setting and time available.

  • Conference talks and lectures of around 30 to 60 minutes
  • Panel discussions and Q&A sessions
  • Educational workshops for schools or universities
  • Festival and museum talks
  • Media interviews and podcast conversations

Sessions can range from an accessible introduction for a general audience to more focused discussions for photography, journalism, or geoscience groups.

Lava fountain during an eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily.

Speaking and media background

Marco’s public speaking experience includes lectures at the University of Catania’s Department of Geology, conference appearances in Sicily, interviews for BBC, and television segments for RAI programs including Uno Mattina and Kalipé – A passo d’uomo. He has also appeared in documentaries on volcanic activity, including the Focus documentary Il respiro della terra – Speciale Islanda.

These experiences have involved communicating with scientists, journalists, students, television audiences, and the wider public, using photographs, footage, and firsthand accounts to make complex events accessible without oversimplifying them.

Live reporting and media appearances

Alongside scheduled talks and presentations, Marco is available for live field reporting, interviews, and broadcast commentary on volcanic and environmental events.

He has contributed to live television and media coverage from volcanic areas, providing context and firsthand observations supported by images and footage from the location. Live segments and remote links can be conducted in English or Italian and coordinated with newsroom or broadcast requirements.

Who these talks are for

Marco is available for invitations from:

  • Festivals and cultural institutions
  • Universities and schools
  • Museums and photography associations
  • Media outlets, podcasts, and production companies

Talks can be arranged worldwide. The subject, visual material, level of detail, and duration can be adapted to the audience and setting.

Invite Marco to speak

For invitations or collaborations, please include:

  • Event name and planned date
  • Main topic or theme of interest
  • Language preference (EN/IT)
  • Expected audience and approximate duration

Organizations interested in Marco’s work beyond public speaking can also explore his Photojournalism and Videography services. Publications, media appearances, awards, and professional recognition are collected on the Press & Awards page.

Contact

To discuss a talk, lecture, panel, workshop, interview, or other speaking engagement, get in touch directly.

Contact

Marco Di Marco is a public speaker and visual journalist based in Iceland, giving talks and presentations on volcanic activity, visual journalism, photography, and field storytelling. Drawing on firsthand work in Iceland and Italy, he speaks in English and Italian for universities, festivals, cultural institutions, media organisations, and other professional and public audiences in Iceland and internationally.