Alex Kantrowitz Keynote Speaker

Alex Kantrowitz is the journalist AI’s top leaders call to set the record straight. 

Kantrowitz’s interviews with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis have reached millions by cutting through the noise and illuminating where the cutting-edge technology is heading.

He began his career in journalism after graduating from Cornell University, honing his skills in reporting and analysis before landing at Forbes, where he covered major developments in Silicon Valley and gained a reputation for breaking significant stories. That work eventually led him to BuzzFeed News, where as a senior technology reporter he went beyond the business strategies of tech giants like Facebook, Amazon, Google, and Apple to explore the deeper cultural and societal impacts of technology. His investigations and commentary earned him recognition and respect in both journalistic and tech circles.

That perspective found its fullest expression in “Always Day One,” his critically acclaimed book that takes readers inside the innovation machines of the world’s most powerful tech companies. More than a business book, it is a demystification of the perpetual reinvention that drives tech leaders — and a demonstration of Kantrowitz’s rare ability to make complex ideas accessible and compelling.

Today, Kantrowitz brings that same clarity to the stage as a keynote speaker, engaging audiences with forward-thinking perspectives on the future of technology and its intersection with society. Drawing on years of research and reporting, he has a particular gift for teasing out the nuances of tech trends in ways that feel both urgent and understandable — making him a sought-after voice across platforms and industries.

He continues to shape the conversation through his newsletter, “Big Technology,” where he provides analysis and commentary on the latest developments in the tech world. In an industry defined by noise, Kantrowitz remains one of its most trusted signal-finders.