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Alex Connock

Transform media strategy with Dr Alex Connock, speaker specialising in AI and digital innovation. Alex works with organisations to leverage artificial intelligence in media, delivering Oxford-backed expertise and entrepreneurial insights from UNICEF UK and Endemol Shine.

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Alex Connock

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  • Senior Fellow at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School, Professor at Exeter University, and leading authority on Artificial Intelligence
  • Co-founder and former CEO of Ten Alps with Sir Bob Geldof
  • Author of "Media Management and Artificial Intelligence" and "Media Management and Live Experience"
Dr Alex Connock is a recognised expert in media, artificial intelligence, and business, specialising in the transformation of media industries through disruptive technologies. He serves as a Senior Fellow at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School and as a Professor of Media and Artificial Intelligence at Exeter University. His academic credentials include degrees from Oxford (PPE), Columbia (Journalism), and INSEAD (MBA), as well as a PhD in video optimiation for e-commerce. With over 20 years of experience in the production sector, Alex is also an accomplished entrepreneur and has been nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year six times.In 1998, he cofounded the production company Ten Alps with Sir Bob Geldof, where he served as CEO. Later, he oversaw the digital expansion of Endemol Shine North, now Workerbee, as Managing Director. Alex continues to influence the future of media through his entrepreneurial ventures, including the launch of the AI-Media consultancy Librairie in 2023. Beyond business, he serves as Vice Chair of UNICEF UK and as a director at The Halle Orchestra.

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Transformative Media Strategies: The Power of AI
The ever-changing media landscape presents significant challenges for organisations striving to remain competitive. In this talk, Dr Alex Connock, a renowned authority on Artificial Intelligence and media, provides insights on harnessing AI's transformative potential. By addressing these challenges, attendees will learn how to optimise content creation, distribution, and audience engagement, equipping them with strategies to succeed in the digital era.

Why We Recommend Booking Dr Alex

For those looking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market, Dr Alex Connock offers a deep dive into the transformative potential of AI in the media landscape. An esteemed academic with a proven track record in media entrepreneurship, Dr Connock's engaging presentations offer invaluable insights to leverage AI for enhanced business operations and industry innovation.

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Alex Connock specialises in discussing media, artificial intelligence, business and more.
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