Danny Fortson is a world-renowned Tech Journalist, Commentator, Keynote Speaker and Moderator, voted Business and Finance Journalist of the Year at the UK Press Awards for his coverage of the tragic story of Mike Lynch. The West Coast correspondent for The Sunday Times, Danny is a true expert who can... Read more
Danny Fortson is a world-renowned Tech Journalist, Commentator, Keynote Speaker and Moderator, voted Business and Finance Journalist of the Year at the UK Press Awards for his coverage of the tragic story of Mike Lynch.
The West Coast correspondent for The Sunday Times, Danny is a true expert who can take people inside the Silicon Valley future machine. He is able to explain how to innovate amid a bubble where most companies – and ideas – will fail, how some jobs will disappear while novel ones emerge, how autonomous agents and humans with AI co-pilots in some settings have begun producing at superhuman levels.
Danny describes AI as the next infrastructure layer on which industries will and must be built – a shift that businesses ignore at their peril – and does so in a way that informs, engages and entertains.
Alongside The Times Technology Business Editor, Katie Prescott, Danny 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 Danny and Katie chronicle the AI revolution.
Before returning to the San Francisco Bay Area to cover the technology industry in 2016, Danny spent 13 years in London, where he covered everything from tech to airlines, financial services, defence, oil and gas and mining. He has reported from more than 25 countries in Africa, Asia, South America and Europe, and has been recognised by The Society of Editors as one of Britain’s top tech journalists in 5 of the last 7 years.
Danny conceived, reported, wrote and narrated an 8-part audio documentary called Tales of Silicon Valley, which was commended by the British Podcast Awards. He hosted a weekly chat show called Danny in the Valley where he interviewed nearly 400 technology founders and investors ranging from Bill Gates and Marc Andreessen to the next generation of world-changers. He launched the new Times Tech Podcast with co-host Katie Prescott, which showcases interviews with the top tech founders and executives on the west coast and Europe.
His column Tech Talk can be found every weekend in The Sunday Times and he has appeared as a guest commentator on the BBC, Times Radio, Talk Radio and CNBC.
A highly engaging Keynote Speaker and Moderator, Danny is able to share news, trends and insights about the tech industry, specifically the tech inside Silicon Valley, what’s coming next, and the impact this can have on business and the wider world. His Executive Learning Presentations are particularly popular providing insight for C-Suite Executives and other senior figures on how they can grow and effectively embrace the rapidly evolving technology landscape.
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Danny Fortson's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Danny tailored to your event.
Danny Fortson speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Digital Trends, Entrepreneurial, Future, Future & Technology. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Danny to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Danny Fortson for events worldwide, subject to Danny's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Danny Fortson is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Danny can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Danny Fortson on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Danny can offer.
Danny Fortson delivers keynotes in English, Spanish. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Danny Fortson's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Digital Trends, Entrepreneurial, Future, Future & Technology. To get a clear sense of Danny's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Danny Fortson can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Digital Trends, Entrepreneurial, Future, Future & Technology is relevant. Details of Danny's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Danny Fortson is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Danny Fortson, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Danny's current availability for your dates.