Riva Media – AI Keynote Speakers, Event MCs, and Moderators
This week has seen major international technology events focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI). It’s the perfect opportunity to highlight the incredible AI speakers, moderators, and event hosts we work with at Riva Media.
Zoe Kleinman at the AI Action Summit
Our client, BBC Technology Editor Zoe Kleinman, attended the AI Action Summit in Paris. The event ended in controversy as the UK and the US refused to sign an international AI agreement.
🔗 Read the full story: BBC News
Earlier in the summit, Zoe reflected on how different the discussions were compared to the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park in 2023, highlighting the fast-moving momentum of AI development alongside ongoing security and privacy concerns.
🔗 See Zoe’s LinkedIn insights: AI Action Summit
Zoe is a sought-after Keynote Speaker, Moderator, and Host for AI-related events, offering expert insights and industry-leading analysis.
🔗 Learn more about Zoe: Riva Media Profile
Katie Prescott & Danny Fortson Interview OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
Katie Prescott (Times Technology Business Editor) and Danny Fortson (Times West Coast Correspondent) had a landmark week with a fascinating Times Tech Podcast episode featuring OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
🎤 One of the standout moments was Altman’s take on Elon Musk.
🔗 Watch the clip: Sam Altman on Elon Musk
Susannah Streeter Hosts DeepFest at Leap 2025
This week, Susannah Streeter was at DeepFest by SDAIA near Riyadh, a key part of Leap 2025—the world’s largest tech event. AI industry leaders discussed cutting-edge topics, including:
- AI avatars
- The impact of large language models (LLMs)
- AI integration into everyday life
🔗 View highlights: Susannah’s Instagram
Susannah also hosts the EY & Microsoft Tech Directions podcast and is a leading Host and Moderator for AI and tech events worldwide.
🔗 Explore Susannah’s expertise: Riva Media Profile
Dr. Stephanie Hare – AI Expert & Keynote Speaker
Dr. Stephanie Hare continues to cover the latest AI advancements as a regular guest expert on BBC’s “The Context – AI: Decoded”, reaching 100 million global viewers.
A highly respected AI keynote speaker, author, and consultant, Stephanie will also be hosting Tech Show London in March.
🔗 Learn more: Stephanie’s Profile
Kathryn Parsons – AI & Workforce Specialist
From her base in California, Kathryn Parsons brings a deep understanding of AI-driven workforce transformation. As the Co-CEO & Founder of Decoded, she leads AI leadership training for C-suite executives.
🔗 Discover more: Kathryn’s Profile
Ed Newton-Rex – Exploring AI & Virtual Reality
Enjoyed this thought-provoking piece by Ed Newton-Rex for The Guardian, where he spent a week working, exercising, and relaxing in Virtual Reality—and was shocked by how well it worked!
🔗 Read the article: The Guardian
A Generative AI pioneer, Ed founded Jukedeck, later acquired by Bytedance (TikTok), and held key roles at Snap and Stability AI. He’s now the CEO of Fairly Trained, a nonprofit ensuring ethical AI training practices.
🔗 See Ed in action: Riva Media Profile
Cristina Criddle – AI Specialist & FT Tech Correspondent
Based in San Francisco, Cristina Criddle is the Financial Times Technology Correspondent specializing in AI. A former BBC Senior Technology Reporter, Cristina is a sought-after Keynote Speaker, Moderator, and Event Host covering AI, social media, and the future of work.
🔗 More on Cristina: Riva Media Profile
Georgia Lewis Anderson – Generative AI Innovator
Georgia Lewis Anderson uncovered an amazing ChatGPT prompt for 2025 goal setting—definitely worth trying!
🔗 View it here: Instagram
Georgia is a Generative AI expert, working with Google, Microsoft, and Meta. She contributed to Meta’s LLama 3.1, a major ChatGPT rival.
🔗 Learn more: Georgia’s Profile
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