Katie Prescott
Who is Katie Prescott?
Katie Prescott is the Technology Business Editor of The Times, an award-winning journalist, author and keynote speaker on AI, technology and innovation.
What are Katie Prescott’s main achievements?
Katie Prescott is the Technology Business Editor of The Times and a weekly columnist for its business section. Named Tech Commentator of the Year at the 2024 UK Tech Awards, she co-hosts The Times Tech Podcast alongside Danny Fortson, interviewing some of the most influential figures in technology, including Satya Nadella of Microsoft and Sam Altman of OpenAI. She also hosts major events staged by The Times itself.
In 2025 Katie published The Curious Case of Mike Lynch, an account of the life and death of one of the UK’s most prominent tech entrepreneurs, which became an Amazon bestseller. Before joining The Times, Katie was a business presenter on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme and a business correspondent across BBC News, covering major stories including COVID-19, the European debt crisis and the rise of new technology, with stints in the BBC’s New York Bureau and reporting from Tanzania, Rwanda, China and the US.
As a keynote speaker and moderator, Katie has spoken at London Tech Week and the AI Summit, with clients including Dell, Accenture, Innovate Finance and the British Chambers of Commerce.
What kind of topics does Katie Prescott cover at events?
- Technology, Innovation and Trends – Katie draws on her experience at the forefront of technology journalism to give audiences a clear and informed view of where the sector is heading and what it means for business.
- Business – With a career spanning BBC News, Radio 4 and The Times, Katie brings sharp editorial judgement and broad commercial insight to conversations about business, finance and the global economy.
- Artificial Intelligence and Chatbots – As a journalist who has interviewed the leading figures behind the AI revolution, Katie brings depth and clarity to one of the most consequential topics in business today.
- Harnessing AI for Business – Katie explores how organisations can move beyond the hype and use AI practically, drawing on her work covering the real-world impact of the technology across industries.
- Digital Transformation – Katie examines how technology is reshaping the way organisations operate and what leaders need to understand to navigate change effectively.
- Data Privacy and Social Media – Katie looks at the growing importance of data privacy in an age of algorithmic influence and social media, and what individuals and organisations need to know.
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Why should you hire Katie Prescott for your next event?
Katie Prescott combines editorial credibility with first-hand access to the people shaping the future of technology, bringing audiences closer to the stories and decisions that matter most.
How to hire Katie Prescott for your next event?
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