Keynote speaker
Spencer KellyBroadcasting Legend and Global Tech Correspondent
- Based in
- UK
- Fee tier
- Established£5k – £10k indicative · subject to negotiation
- Languages
- English
About Spencer Kelly
Spencer Kelly is a highly respected technologist and the face of the BBC flagship programme Click, reaching global audiences via BBC World and the BBC News Channel. An alumnus of the University of Cambridge where he studied Computer Science, Kelly combines technical depth with a career in broadcasting that includes six years hosting the breakfast show at Ocean FM and a tenure on the popular series The Gadget Show. His reporting has seen him traverse the globe to examine the social and industrial impacts of innovation, from advanced robotics in South Korea to the role of mobile connectivity in South Africa.
Beyond television, he is the voice of the BBC Sounds podcast Understand: Tech and AI, where he demystifies complex developments for a broad audience. Over his career, he has conducted high-profile interviews with legendary figures ranging from Sir Paul McCartney to Edward Snowden. His work focuses on explaining the origins and future possibilities of artificial intelligence and digital advancements, ensuring that innovation remains accessible and relevant to diverse industries.
Organisations book him for his rare ability to break down intricate technical concepts into engaging narratives, drawing on decades of experience at the forefront of global technology reporting.
On stage, Spencer Kelly is best known for talks on Artificial Intelligence. 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 Technology, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy.
Spencer Kelly is regularly booked for Presenter & Awards Host 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, Spencer Kelly 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 Spencer Kelly would approach your audience.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I book Spencer Kelly?
- Send a booking enquiry using the form on this page. We'll confirm Spencer's availability and reply with fees and next steps.
- How much does Spencer Kelly cost to book?
- Spencer Kelly sits in our Established fee tier (£5k – £10k indicative). Fees are tier ranges and are subject to negotiation depending on event date, location, format and audience size — we help negotiate the final fee as part of the booking. Send an enquiry and we'll come back with a firm quote.
- What topics does Spencer Kelly speak on?
- Spencer speaks on Artificial Intelligence.
- What languages does Spencer Kelly present in?
- Spencer presents in English.
- Where is Spencer Kelly based?
- Spencer is based in UK and travels internationally for speaking engagements.
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