Renée DiResta is an expert on online abuse, focusing on how bad actors manipulate digital platforms. She is the technical research manager at the Stanford Internet Observatory, where she studies how narratives spread across social and media networks and how platform algorithms affect user behavior. Renée has written "Invisible Rulers: The People who Turn Lies into Reality" and "The Hardware Startup: Building your Product, Business, and Brand." She has assessed influence operations by the Internet Research Agency and GRU for the United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. She often speaks to business leaders about brand reputation risks and has written for major publications like The Atlantic, Wired, and The New York Times. Renée's accolades include being an Emerson Fellow, a Mozilla Fellow in Media, Misinformation, and Trust, and a Presidential Leadership Scholar. She was featured in the Netflix documentary "The Social Dilemma" and was the keynote speaker at the BlackHat cybersecurity conference in 2020. Her work has a significant impact on policy and public discussions about technology and its effects on society.
How can I book Renée DiResta for my next event?
Email renee.diresta@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.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Renée directly.
What topics does Renée DiResta specialise in?
Renée DiResta specialises in discussing online abuse, influence operations, digital platform manipulation and more.
What is Renée DiResta's speaking style like?
Renée delivers insightful presentations on online abuse, blending expertise with engaging storytelling. Her sessions effectively highlight the complexities of digital manipulation and its implications for society and business.
Does Renée DiResta offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Renée DiResta offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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