Valentina D’Efilippo Keynote Speaker

Award-winning data designer, author and creative director
Author of The Infographic History of the World and Britannica’s Encyclopedia Infographica
International speaker exploring data, creativity, AI and human connection

Valentina D’Efilippo's Biography

Valentina D’Efilippo is an award-winning data designer, author and creative director known for transforming complex information into meaningful visual stories and experiences.

For more than fifteen years, she has explored how design can give voice to data, helping people see patterns, question assumptions and connect with ideas that might otherwise feel abstract or inaccessible. Her work spans books, exhibitions, digital platforms, animations, interactive installations and live performances, created in collaboration with organisations ranging from cultural institutions and public bodies to startups and global brands.

Valentina is the co-author of the critically acclaimed The Infographic History of the World, published in eleven languages, and the creator of Britannica’s Encyclopedia Infographica, a visual encyclopedia for children featuring more than 250 infographics about the universe, wildlife, science and the human body.

Alongside her creative practice, Valentina advises and trains organisations on data storytelling, visual communication and creative thinking. She has delivered programmes for teams including the Guardian, the Financial Times, Google, Spotify, Pfizer, the NHS, the World Bank and the European Parliament, and has taught at Columbia Business School and Central Saint Martins.

A highly visual and thought-provoking speaker, Valentina has presented at international events including Adobe MAX, TEDx and DesignThinkers. Her work has been exhibited internationally and forms part of the permanent collection of the Weltmuseum Wien.

Valentina is a Design Council Expert for Design for Planet in the UK and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. She has been named one of Campaign’s 30 Future Creative Female Leaders in recognition of her influence and contribution to the creative industries.

Through her keynotes, Valentina challenges audiences to think more critically about the information they encounter, communicate complexity with greater clarity and recognise the human stories behind data and technology.

The future of data is emotional

AI is only as good as the data behind it

Data storytelling and visual communication

Learning to speak data

Visualising knowledge, not just numbers

Data bias, representation and responsibility

Human-centred creativity in the age of AI

Designing information that inspires action

Creativity and navigating complexity

She makes complex subjects accessible, visual and human, helping audiences understand why data communication matters beyond charts and dashboards.
She brings more than fifteen years of experience creating data-driven books, exhibitions, digital products, installations and visual narratives.
She challenges audiences to think critically about how data is collected, framed and communicated, particularly in the context of AI and automation.
She shows organisations how to connect evidence with emotion without compromising accuracy, clarity or trust.
She combines creative credibility with practical experience advising and teaching teams at organisations including the Financial Times, Google, Spotify and the European Parliament.
She delivers visually distinctive and engaging keynotes that resonate with creative, technical, executive and general audiences.