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Keynote SpeakerEd Vaizey

Recent UK Minister for Technology

Ed Vaizey (Lord Vaizey of Didcot) is a senior British politician who is the UK’s longest-serving Minister for Technology and the creative industries. During his time in office, Ed transformed the technology scene in the UK, leading huge investment in tech, film, TV and video games, and supporting the UK’s... Read More

Biography

Ed Vaizey (Lord Vaizey of Didcot) is a senior British politician who is the UK’s longest-serving Minister for Technology and the creative industries. During his time in office, Ed transformed the technology scene in the UK, leading huge investment in tech, film, TV and video games, and supporting the UK’s start-up scene. He even received a credit in a Star Wars movie for his hard work!

Now an adviser to multiple technology companies and funds, Ed can speak knowledgeably and entertainingly about the UK and global tech and creative ecosystem and emerging trends in many different areas.

As well as being a member of the House of Lords, Ed is a successful writer and broadcaster, presenting Times Radio’s flagship Friday evening show every week.

I just wanted to send you a note to thank you very much for your attendance and speech at our Christmas reception last night. Your speech was incredibly well received, adding an excellent dose of humour to the night as well as an insight into the inner workings of Government – particularly at such a crucial and fast-moving point in time. UK Cloud

Popular Talks by Ed Vaizey

  • Technology Investment
  • Digital Era
  • Culture
  • Society