Zoe Kleinman

Zoe Kleinman is a trusted voice on cyber security, artificial intelligence and digital transformation. As the BBC’s first Technology Editor, Zoe has spent more than two decades demystifying the tech world for mainstream audiences, making complex developments clear, relevant and actionable. Her work has helped businesses and individuals alike understand how technology is changing the world, and how to prepare for what comes next. From data privacy to cyber crime, Zoe brings clarity and authority to some of the most urgent and often misunderstood issues facing organisations today.

Starting out as a Features Editor for the BBC’s Ariel magazine, Zoe quickly established herself as a sharp storyteller with a strong editorial instinct. She went on to become a Web Producer for BBC Two’s Working Lunch, where she began reporting on technology and business stories. Her breakthrough came in 2009, when she was appointed Senior Technology Reporter, a role she held for over a decade. During this time, Zoe covered landmark tech events including CES, E3, and the launch of major products such as the iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S8. She also fronted BBC radio programmes like Tech Tent and Business Daily, while contributing to Radio 4’s Today programme as a regular stand-in business presenter.

Now in her third year as Technology Editor at BBC News, Zoe leads the broadcaster’s technology coverage across TV, radio and online. Her portfolio spans AI, robotics, cyber security, social media, and the ethical and societal implications of new technologies. Zoe’s investigative work on the Facebook–Cambridge Analytica scandal, her reporting on cryptocurrency volatility, and interviews with tech leaders such as Apple CEO Tim Cook have positioned her as a respected authority on global digital issues. She also covered the UK government’s AI Safety Summit, exploring how national policy intersects with cutting-edge innovation.

As a keynote speaker, Zoe is known for her engaging, down-to-earth style and ability to make technical content accessible to non-specialist audiences. She offers practical insights into cyber threats, digital regulation and how to future-proof business strategies in a rapidly evolving landscape. Whether she’s speaking to corporate leaders, public sector teams or academic audiences, Zoe helps organisations focus on the technology trends that matter most. Her experience on the front lines of tech journalism makes her a powerful speaker for any event focused on cyber security, digital innovation or the future of technology.