Zoe Kleinman is an industry-defining technologist and popular journalist, who has used her fifteen years of broadcasting experience to explore such topics as AI, cybersecurity and culture. The after-dinner speaker's infectious passion for technology leaves a lasting impression on her audience, who come away eager to hone their own knowledge of tech. As a regular reporter for BBC Radio 4 and the BBC World Service, Zoe's reputable career makes her an authority on all things electronic.
Following her graduation from Southampton University in 1998, where she was the features editor in the student newspaper, Zoe started working for the BBC. After five years, she moved to BBC News. Zoe reported on technologically themed stories and worked on the Working Lunch website as the BBC's Web Producer. She thrived under the pressure, responsible for managing pinnacle stories Zoe was at the forefront of technological advancements.
Zoe moved to radio in 2012. Staying with the BBC, she first worked as a presenter on World Service, including their popular shows, Tech Tent and Business Daily. Additionally, Zoe's responsibility as a stand-in presenter caused her popularity to skyrocket, with many listeners viewing her as the tech mogul of the BBC. Prior to working as a presenter, she established her authority as the BBC's technology reporter, a role in which she researched, analysed and wrote segments on everything from sexism in the industry to robotics.
Notable achievements in Zoe's career include covering major technology events like E3, discussing Apple's iconic iPhone 7 launch and managing the BBC's social media accounts. In recent years, Zoe has dedicated her career to the Next Big Thing. She travels the world, reporting on international technological advancements like flying selfie-taking drones in the Nevada desert and climbing Mount Everest using Virtual Reality. Zoe's speeches are infused with her incredible experiences. Utterly entertaining and an expert in her field, her influence at any event will send positive ripples of excitement beyond her guests to their family, friends and colleagues. Whether she is hosting an event or featuring on a panel, Zoe invites her audience to enter the world of technology.
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Zoe Kleinman's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Technology
- Innovation
- Technology Trends
- Artificial Intelligence
- The Metaverse
- Cybersecurity
- Digital Transformation
- Digital Disruption
- Women in Tech
- Women in STEM
- Social Media
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
"I invited Zoe to introduce a talk from Vint Cerf, one of the founding fathers of the internet. As he is a high-profile speaker, we required a host with a deep knowledge and experience of the tech sector. Zoe was fantastic throughout. She was well-prepared beforehand, completely professional on-stage and a delight to work with off-stage. I would not hesitate to recommend her to host any live talk or panel discussion. I hope to see her at the Royal Institution again soon." - Martin, Public Programme Manager, Royal Institution
"Zoe moderated a breakfast panel discussion for us focusing on managing cyber security crises, bringing together IT, operational, legal and communications experts. Zoe brought an incredible amount to the conversation, asking insightful poignant questions which allowed the cross-functional experts to share intelligence that resonated with the audience. Her unrivalled finger-on-the-pulse observations on who had got it right, and wrong, and how journalists would respond added credence to the discussion. Following our great experience on this project, we also interviewed Zoe to understand burning technology trends that matter to her audience, and to inform a wider thought leadership piece for a board-level client. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed working together." - Lauren, Associate Director, Ketchum
- 2023 - Led the BBC's coverage of the UK Government AI Safety Summit
- 2021 - Technology Editor of BBC News
- 2020 - Senior Journalist for BBC News covering the COVID-19 pandemic
- 2012 - Radio Presenter for the BBC World Service
- 2009 - Senior Technology Reporter for the BBC
- 2008 - Web Producer of "Working Lunch" on BBC Two
- 2003 - Features Editor for the BBC
