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.
How can I book Laura Ellis for my next event?
Email laura.ellis@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 Laura Ellis. 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 Laura Ellis's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events — just email laura.ellis@getapeptalk.com and we'll be happy to help!
For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Laura directly.
What topics does Laura Ellis specialise in?
Laura Ellis specialises in discussing emerging technology, machine learning, ethics in AI and more.
What is Laura Ellis's speaking style like?
Laura delivers insightful, clear presentations blending journalism and AI expertise. She offers practical, ethical strategies for digital transformation, helping organisations navigate emerging technologies with confidence and integrity.
Does Laura Ellis offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Laura Ellis offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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