Laura Ellis is the Head of Technology Forecasting at the BBC, where she bridges the worlds of journalism and artificial intelligence to help organisations navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

With extensive experience across the BBC's radio, TV, and online news platforms, Laura established the corporation's first end-to-end digital newsroom and now leads technology forecasting initiatives. Her work has been instrumental in positioning the BBC at the forefront of ethical AI implementation in media.

Laura helps organisations understand the practical applications and ethical implications of emerging technologies, particularly in content creation and verification. She provides actionable insights on how businesses can responsibly implement AI solutions while maintaining content integrity and building audience trust—critical challenges in today's information ecosystem. Her expertise in machine learning, synthetic media, and automated journalism offers a roadmap for digital transformation without sacrificing quality.

Audiences leave Laura's presentations with practical frameworks for ethical AI deployment, strategies to detect and combat disinformation in their industries, and clear methods to balance technological innovation with human creativity. Her unique combination of journalistic rigour and technological expertise makes these complex topics accessible and immediately applicable.

Book Laura to give your organisation the competitive advantage of understanding tomorrow's technology landscape today.