Samantha Simmonds Keynote Speaker

Samantha Simmonds is a renowned newsreader, journalist, and television presenter with over two decades of experience in broadcast journalism. 

Samantha has been a prominent presenter on BBC News, and BBC One since 2017, covering major international stories with clarity, authority, and professionalism. Her recent coverage includes the UK and US elections, the war in Ukraine, and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. On a daily basis Samantha handles breaking news and interviews senior global politicians and business leaders.

Before joining the BBC, Samantha spent over a decade as a lead news anchor at Sky News, where she presented breaking news and live rolling coverage of landmark events such as UK general elections, the royal wedding of Prince William, and the deaths of Michael Jackson and Amy Winehouse. Her on-location reporting included coverage of Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday celebrations and the London 2012 Olympics.

As a live event host and moderator, Samantha brings warmth, intelligence, and natural authority to the stage. She hosted the Bhutan Innovation Forum for the King of Bhutan, a prestigious event spotlighting pioneering initiatives in the region. She has also led major corporate events for Schroders, interviewing their CEO, and for the British Business Bank, where she moderated economic and financial panels. Other high-profile clients include the Department of Trade and Industry, Deloitte, Sainsbury’s, Hewlett Packard, and Manpower Group.

Her work has appeared in The Mirror, Daily Mail, The Huffington Post, The Daily Telegraph, and a range of women’s lifestyle publications, where she covers everything from current affairs to parenting and personal growth.

From front-line reporting to boardroom conversations, Samantha Simmonds is a confident and compassionate communicator who connects deeply with audiences in any setting.