Alex Hern is a leading technology journalist and AI writer for The Economist, covering the turbulent world of science and technology. He offers deep insights into AI, digital marketing, cybersecurity, and privacy, having reported on several high-profile news stories detailing malware attacks on mobile devices, privacy issues with social media applications, problems with ethics in the digital world, and search engine algorithm updates.
Formerly employed at New Statesman, Alex began his career as an online graduate trainee before progressing to an Economics Correspondent for the magazine. He then moved on to working at The Guardian, where he started as a Technology Reporter. Alex then advanced to a Technology Features Writer before leading the coverage of technology as The Guardian’s former UK Technology Editor.
With work featured in a variety of digital formats, Alex has produced pieces for Medium, Business Insider, Yahoo Finance, The Hindu, Irish Times, Yahoo, RawStory, Gulf News, Dawn, and more. Alex recently spoke at The Economist’s Commercialising Quantum Global event, discussing quantum security, and chaired a panel on the intersection of AI and Quantum.
An expert in his industry, Alex would be a superb addition to any technology-related event. With the ability to discuss a range of topics such as technological advances, digital hacking, regulating social media, artificial intelligence, and the World Wide Web, his research and insights in the technology of the modern day, as well as future trends and updates, create a fascinating listen.
When he's at corporate events, Alex is known to cover the following topics:
- Technology & Innovation
- Economy & Finance
- Journalism
- Future Trends
- Cybersecurity
- Digital Disruption
Official Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events
'The event was awesome. Alex was cracking.' - Chris, Irish Life
'Thanks Alex Hern, I really enjoyed the discussion about the supply chain and our views here at PQSheild' - Ben Packman, Chief Strategy Officer
- 2024 - AI Writer, The Economist
- 2018 - UK Technology Editor, The Guardian
- 2013 - Technology Reporter, The Guardian
- 2013 - Economics Correspondent, New Statesman
- 2012 - Online Graduate Trainee, New Statesman
How to hire Alex Hern
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