Riz Khan - Speaker

Riz Khan is an international journalist with over 25 years of experience in major news networks. He has interviewed world leaders, business figures, and celebrities, establishing credibility that allows him access to key newsmakers globally. Khan began his career at the BBC as the first person of South Asian origin in mainstream news. He then joined CNN International, where he launched the influential interview show, Q&A with Riz Khan. In 2005, he became a founding director of Al Jazeera English, hosting programmes such as Riz Khan and Riz Khan's One on One. He later created a weekly show on Bloomberg TV Africa. Khan authored a best-selling biography of Prince Alwaleed bin Talal and published a fiction novel titled "We Interrupt Our Programming…". He is a sought-after speaker and moderator at major events, including the World Economic Forum and United Nations conferences, focusing on the shift of economic and political power to the East, moderating techniques, the influence of new media on journalism, and the relationship between businesses and the media. His acclaimed moderating skills and engaging delivery have made him a prominent figure in the global events circuit.