Danny Fortson is a leading technology journalist and West Coast correspondent for The Sunday Times who brings insider insights from Silicon Valley's innovation ecosystem. His award-winning coverage includes being named Business and Finance Journalist of the Year at the UK Press Awards.
As host of "Danny in the Valley" podcast featuring nearly 400 tech leaders including Bill Gates and Marc Andreessen, Danny has established himself as a trusted voice in technology journalism. His work spans The Times Tech podcast, the acclaimed "Tales of Silicon Valley" audio documentary, and his weekly "Tech Talk" column in The Sunday Times.
Danny specializes in translating complex technological shifts into actionable business intelligence. He offers organizations a clear understanding of how AI is becoming the essential infrastructure layer for future industries, how innovation succeeds amid high failure rates, and how human-AI collaboration is already achieving unprecedented productivity levels in certain sectors.
Audiences gain practical frameworks for evaluating emerging technologies, strategies for implementing AI solutions that deliver measurable results, and insights into identifying genuine innovation amid Silicon Valley hype. Danny's presentations combine journalistic rigor with engaging storytelling.
Book Danny for an unvarnished, expert perspective on technology trends that will transform your organization's approach to innovation and future-readiness.
How can I book Danny Fortson for my next event?
Email danny.fortson@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
PepTalk are speaking agents for Danny Fortson. They are available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Danny Fortson's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events — just email danny.fortson@getapeptalk.com and we'll be happy to help!
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What topics does Danny Fortson specialise in?
Danny Fortson specialises in discussing technology journalism, artificial intelligence, innovation strategies and more.
What is Danny Fortson's speaking style like?
Danny delivers insightful, engaging presentations that provide a clear overview of Silicon Valley’s tech landscape, resonating strongly with executive audiences and consistently drawing high engagement.
Does Danny Fortson offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Danny Fortson offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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