Dr. Julia EbnerDistinguished Authority on Digital Radicalisation and Democratic Security

Dr. Julia Ebner is a pre-eminent researcher specialising in the mechanisms of online radicalisation, conspiracy theories, and terrorism prevention. Based at the University of Oxford, she directs the Violent Extremism Lab at the Centre for the Study of Social Cohesion and serves as a postdoctoral research fellow at Magdalen College’s Calleva Centre. Her work is uniquely informed by her extensive undercover investigations, where she has infiltrated extremist chatrooms and physical gatherings across the ideological spectrum to decode their recruitment strategies. Recently, she was honoured as the 2024 Austrian of the Year by the Austrian Foreign Ministry for her significant contributions to international research. An accomplished author, her literary output includes the critically acclaimed Going Dark, which was named a book of the year by The Telegraph, and her 2023 release, Going Mainstream. In these works, she explores how rapid technological shifts and global crises have pushed fringe ideologies into the political centre. Her expertise is frequently sought at the highest levels of global governance; she has previously acted as a Special Advisor to the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and continues to consult for organisations such as NATO, Europol, and the World Bank. On the keynote stage, Dr. Ebner provides a vital analysis of how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies facilitate the spread of disinformation and social polarisation. She offers organisations essential guidance on maintaining public trust and protecting their reputation against targeted extremist campaigns. Audiences value her ability to translate high-stakes investigative findings into clear, strategic frameworks for navigating today's complex digital and political landscape. On stage, Dr. Julia Ebner is best known for talks on Online Radicalisation, Democracy, Terrorism Prevention, Disinformation and AI and Technology. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Education, Politics & Government and Social Impact & Advocacy, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Dr. Julia Ebner is regularly booked for Conference Speaker and Business Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Dr. Julia Ebner travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Dr. Julia Ebner would approach your audience.