Dr Laura Gilbert

Dr Laura Gilbert is a distinguished authority on data science and the application of artificial intelligence within the public sector. She currently holds several high-level positions, including Senior Director of AI at the Tony Blair Institute and Head of the AI for Government Programme at the Ellison Institute of Technology. Her deep expertise is further utilised as an Expert Advisor to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. Previously, she served at the highest levels of the UK civil service as the founding Director of 10DS, the Downing Street Data Science and Analytics team, and as the joint Chief Analyst for the Cabinet Office. During her tenure in government, Dr Gilbert established the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence and developed the Evidence House initiative, which provided technical training and AI solutions to thousands of public servants. Her background also includes a decade as a Chief Technology Officer in the medical technology sector, during which she secured four patents and led developments in wearable tech and data integration. She is a Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics and holds a doctorate in Particle Physics and Computing from the University of Oxford. Organisations look to Dr Gilbert for her unique ability to bridge the gap between complex technological research and practical policy implementation. She is a highly sought-after speaker who brings clarity to the challenges and opportunities of the modern digital landscape. On stage, Dr Laura Gilbert is best known for talks on AI, Esg & Social Responsibility, Politics & Geopolitics and Digital Business & Strategy. 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 AI and Business & Consulting, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Dr Laura Gilbert is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Conference 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 Laura Gilbert 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 Laura Gilbert would approach your audience.