Katie Prescott Keynote Speaker

Tech Commentator of the Year, UK Tech Awards (2024)
Technology Business Editor, The Times (2022–present)
Author, The Curious Case of Mike Lynch (Nov 2025)

Katie Prescott's Biography

Katie Prescott is a familiar writer and voice to millions as The Times Technology Business Editor and, before that, a Business Presenter for Radio 4’s Today Programme and a Business Correspondent across BBC News.

For readers, listeners and viewers across Times platforms. Katie reports on the dynamic changes across the tech sector and its impact on business and our everyday lives, particularly in relation to Artificial Intelligence. Awarded Tech Commentator of the year at the UK Tech Awards, she’s a weekly columnist for the newspaper’s award-winning business section and hosts some of the major events staged by The Times.

Alongside The Sunday Times’ West Coast Correspondent, Danny Fortson, Katie hosts The Times Tech podcast. Each week sees a fresh interview with pioneers in tech, from the brightest start-ups to the tech giants, as Katie and Danny chronicle the AI revolution. Satya Nadella of Microsoft and Sam Altman at OpenAI are just some of the senior tech leaders she has spoken to.

She is also an acclaimed author, receiving glowing reviews for her Amazon best-selling book “The Curious Case of Mike Lynch”. Published in 2025 it details the extraordinary life and tragic death of one of the UK’s most prominent tech entrepreneurs.

Katie is a highly accomplished Keynote Speaker, Moderator and Event MC at events such as London Tech Week, the AI Summit and Retail Week. Clients have included Dell, The Investment Association, Accenture, Innovate Finance, the British Chambers of Commerce, The Airport Operators Association and the Institute of Chartered Accountants. She is well placed to host and facilitate at conferences and other events requiring her expertise in technology, artificial intelligence, innovation and trends, business, finance, media, digital disruption and cyber security.

At the BBC, Katie worked across all the corporation’s major news outlets as the on-screen face and voice explaining and analysing the tumultuous changes wrought by COVID-19, the European debt crisis and new technology. She has travelled extensively for her work, from Tanzania and Rwanda to China and America as well as working as a journalist in the BBC’s New York Bureau.

Katie has a degree in Modern Languages from Oxford and lives in London with her two children.

Technology

Artificial Intelligence

Harnessing AI for business

Innovation and Trends

Chatbots

Digital Transformation

Data Privacy

Business

Social Media

She sits on the frontline of the AI and technology revolution as The Times Technology Business Editor, giving audiences a clear view of what is changing, why it matters, and what comes next.
She turns complex developments across AI, cyber security and digital disruption into commercially relevant insight leaders can use to shape strategy, manage risk and stay competitive.
She brings rare access to the industry’s most influential voices as co-host of The Times Tech podcast, translating conversations with founders and tech giants into practical lessons for executives.
She combines award-winning commentary with broadcast-calibre delivery, helping organisations cut through hype, challenge assumptions and make confident decisions in fast-moving markets.
She is a highly accomplished moderator and event host for major conferences and leadership forums, keeping panels sharp, audiences engaged and discussions focused on real business outcomes.

Videos of Katie Prescott

Web Summit 2022 Katie Prescott

Hosting for British Chambers of Commerce

Books by Katie Prescott

The Curious Case of Mike Lynch: The Improbable Life & Death of a Tech Billionaire

Comments & Testimonials

"Katie dazzled as Day 1 Chair on our main stage, Headliners, at The AI Summit London 2024. From opening remarks to closing thoughts, Katie masterfully guided the audience through a packed agenda. Her meticulous preparation, adaptability, and natural charm created an electric atmosphere. Whether introducing panels, leading fireside chats, or fielding unexpected changes, Katie's expertise shone through. Her exceptional performance as Chair was instrumental in making our event a resounding success."

Evelina Kurmakaeva Lead Producer, The AI Summit London

"Katie, your authoritative and knowledgeable chairing of our discussion delivered a thought-provoking conversation with the panelists and the audience and resulted in a thoroughly enjoyable evening. We are delighted that you were able to compere this event for us and would love to work with you again in the future!"

Hayaatun Sillem CEO, Royal Academy of Engineering

"Our panel required deft chairing. It was a job Katie did with great aplomb, setting the context for the discussions, bringing in the speakers at the right moments for them to make useful contributions. Her experience as a broadcast journalist was certainly brought to bear, as she adeptly kept the conversation flowing, while ensuring it also remained focused and engaging. Katie was a consummate professional, a pleasure to work with, and someone we would love to work with again in the future."

Jack Neill-Hall The CityUK

"Katie did a fabulous job of chairing a handful of fireside chats organised for our investors, interviewing numerous founders and partners about a wide range of tech and finance topics. Her meticulous preparation in the lead up to the event brought out the best from all speakers involved, ensuring the discussions hit the perfect tone for our audience.”

Anne Glover CEO, Amadeus