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BBC Tech Editor & AI strategy speaker

Zoe Kleinman

Transform digital strategy with Zoe Kleinman, speaker and BBC Technology Editor. Zoe works with organisations to decode emerging technologies, AI innovations, and digital transformation trends, delivering authoritative insights from her interviews with industry leaders like Apple CEO Tim Cook.

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Zoe Kleinman, Speaker | BBC Technology Editor
Zoe Kleinman

Zoe Kleinman

London, United Kingdom

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£6–10k

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Zoe Kleinman's biography

At a glance

  • The BBC's first Technology Editor
  • Interviewed tech leaders including Apple CEO, Tim Cook
  • Covered major tech events such as the AI Safety Summit
Zoe Kleinman is the BBC's first Technology Editor, translating complex digital developments into compelling narratives that help businesses and individuals navigate our rapidly evolving technological landscape. As a 20-year broadcasting veteran, Zoe leads technology coverage across the BBC's global platforms, including Radio 4's Today programme and flagship news broadcasts. Her investigative reporting on issues from cryptocurrency volatility to the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal has influenced public discourse and regulatory attention, while her interviews with industry leaders like Apple CEO Tim Cook provide unique insights into the future of technology. Zoe helps organisations understand how emerging technologies will reshape their industries and customer relationships. Her firsthand experiences, from testing driverless vehicles to exploring AI systems, enable her to cut through marketing hype and identify which innovations truly matter. Her coverage of the UK government's AI Safety Summit demonstrates her ability to connect technical developments with practical business implications. Audiences leave Zoe's presentations with a clear understanding of which technology trends deserve immediate attention, practical strategies for digital transformation that avoid common pitfalls, and confidence to make informed decisions about implementing new technologies within their organisations. Zoe's experience makes her a popular host, moderator and keynote speaker on technology, AI, and Innovation. Book Zoe for your next event to gain an authoritative yet accessible perspective on today's technological landscape.

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Why we recommend booking Zoe

Zoe Kleinman, the BBC's Technology Editor with 20 years of broadcasting experience, translates complex digital developments into actionable insights that help businesses navigate technological change and make smarter implementation decisions. Book Zoe for your next event to gain her authoritative yet accessible perspective on emerging technologies that will empower your audience to confidently face digital transformation challenges.

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Testimonials

Thanks for your patience and for making it work to have Zoe with us today. Her presentation was very well appreciated.

OECD

I invited Zoe to introduce a talk from Vint Cerf, one of the founding fathers of the internet. As he is a high-profile speaker, we required a host with a deep knowledge and experience of the tech sector. Zoe was fantastic throughout. She was well-prepared beforehand, completely professional on-stage and a delight to work with off-stage. I would not hesitate to recommend her to host any live talk or panel discussion. I hope to see her at the Royal Institution again soon.

Martin Davies

Public Programme Manager, The Royal Institution

Zoe moderated a breakfast panel discussion for us focusing on managing cyber security crises, bringing together IT, operational, legal and communications experts. Zoe brought an incredible amount to the conversation, asking insightful poignant questions which allowed the cross-functional experts to share intelligence that resonated with the audience. Her unrivalled finger-on-the-pulse observations on who had got it right, and wrong, and how journalists would respond added credence to the discussion. Following our great experience on this project, we also interviewed Zoe to understand burning technology trends that matter to her audience, to inform a wider thought leadership piece for a board level client. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed working together.

Lauren Welford

Associate Director, Ketchum UK

Featured Projects

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Email zoe.kleinman@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk 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 Zoe's 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.
What is Zoe Kleinman's speaking style like?
Zoe Kleinman draws on firsthand testing experiences — such as trialling driverless vehicles and AI systems — alongside interviews with industry leaders to distinguish substantive technological developments from marketing hype.
What topics does Zoe Kleinman specialise in?
Zoe Kleinman speaks on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital transformation, emerging technology trends, and the practical business implications of innovation. She is the BBC's first Technology Editor, with 20 years of broadcasting experience across Radio 4's Today programme and flagship BBC news platforms.
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