Greg Williams

Editor-In-Chief at WIRED, Editors’ Editor of the Year at WIRED in 2017 and 2018 & Cyber Security Expert

  • Former Executive Editor of Print & Digital for WIRED

When Greg Williams is booked for events, they are known to discuss the following speaking topics:

Digital Empowerment
Cyber Security
Digital Disruption
New Data Economy
Branding
Social & Innovation Models
Big Data
Content Marketing
Artificial Intelligence & Robotics

A renowned speaker on branding, creativity, and marketing, Greg Williams is best known as the Editor-In-Chief at WIRED. With over a decade of experience within the publishing industry, he has covered a variety of topics, from politics to digital disruption. A testament to Greg’s successful career, he is now delivering engaging talks at speaking events around the world. With an aim to educate a wide audience on the benefits that technology can have in any industry, Greg is a speaker not to be missed!

After graduating from the University of Warwick, Greg secured the profound role of Executive Director at the Details Magazine in 2006. Recognising his passion for publishing, he thrived in a high-pressure environment and spoke on many important topics whilst at the company. Rising through the ranks, Greg became the Executive Editor at WIRED in 2010. Specialising in technology, culture, and world news, he gained vast opportunities during his time at the business, and by 2017, he was selected to fulfil the role of Editor-in-Chief.

Recognised for his driven mindset, Greg was announced as Editors’ Editor of the Year at WIRED for two consecutive years. Continuing to produce industry-leading content, he has gained the opportunity to interview a variety of influential figures, including Theresa May, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and BMW CEO Harald Krueger. Alongside his career at WIRED, he has also created novels, journalism articles, and essays which have been featured in Connecting Minds and Creating the Future.

Greg Williams has played a crucial role in forecasting technological advancements and future trends. Now a highly sought-after speaker, he shares his expertise on topics such as digital empowerment, cyber security, and the new data economy. Regularly hired for events ranging from corporate events to university lectures, his specialist knowledge is highly valued by audiences of all backgrounds. When looking for an engaging cybersecurity speaker, look no further than Greg.

Official Testimonials

Greg Williams is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:

“On behalf of the Chatham House, I would like to thank you warmly for your important contribution in opening and chairing our annual Cyber conference… We have received a lot of positive feedback about the focus of discussions and the opening session added greatly to the quality of the debate.”

Chatham House

“Greg was a fantastic speaker and brought the topic to life. He delivered poignant and objective insights leaving our attendees informed, aware and yet hopeful (which can be hard to do, given the topic).”

Bank of Ireland

“Greg Williams acted as a moderator for our virtual event… He has a clear understanding of what is happening in technology across a multitude of sectors and regions, and bringing his insight and expertise to our event greatly improved the quality and integrity of our commentary.”

Rackspace Technology

“Greg’s opening keynote… helped to inform and elevate our event. His insights on the technology trends shaping organisational decision making and the consumer mindset were invaluable as we plan for the future.”

Franklin Templeton Investments

“Greg Williams has played a major role in making it an outstanding event… It helped participants understand where we are today and how to modernise their businesses by offering cloud services… and managing information.”

Cablenet

“Greg was fantastic! He brought real value to the table with insights on innovation and strategic forecasting that really clicked with our group of C-level execs… His expertise and approach made a big impact.”

Freshworks

To enquire about Greg Williams for your event or corporate function, simply contact us via agent@cyber-security-speakers.com or call a booking agent on 0203 0070 318.