Dr Sue Black OBE is an award winning Computer Scientist, Technology Evangelist and Digital Skills Expert. Dr. Black is both an honorary Professor in the Department of Computer Science at University College London and a Senior Research Associate at Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge. With a Computer science PhD, management and... Read more
Dr Sue Black OBE is an award winning Computer Scientist, Technology Evangelist and Digital Skills Expert.
Dr. Black is both an honorary Professor in the Department of Computer Science at University College London and a Senior Research Associate at Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge. With a Computer science PhD, management and change management experience Dr. Black is able to be both knowledgeable and passionate enough to get any audience excited about technology’s offerings. Moreover, she has over 20 years technology and digital skills teaching experience, along with experience in successful social media campaigning and women and leadership having founded BCSWomen, the UK’s first online network for women in tech, and #techmums, a social enterprise which empowers mums and their families through technology.
Dr. Sue Black is also well known for founding the high profile campaign to save Bletchley Park, capitalising upon social media as a fitting continuation of Bletchley’s technological legacy. Her first book ‘Saving Bletchley Park’ about the successful campaign that led to save Bletchley Park is the fastest crowdfunded book ever. Furthermore, after her first trip to Bletchley Park representing BCSWomen in 2003, she also obtained funding for the Women of Station X project highlighting the women’s contribution there during WW2. Dr Black has also more than 40 academic publications.
In recognition of all this Dr. Black was recently named one of the top 50 women in tech. She is also Winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Lovie Awards 2018, and is one of the leading tech personalities in the UK today.
Dr. Sue Black a brilliant keynote speaker, moderator and all round inspiration with a huge social media footprint.
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You can book Sue Black through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Sue's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Sue Black'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 Sue tailored to your event.
Sue Black speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Sue to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Sue Black for events worldwide, subject to Sue'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 Sue Black 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 Sue can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Sue Black 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 Sue can offer.
Sue Black delivers keynotes in English. 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.
Sue Black's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Sue'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.
Sue Black can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Sue'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 Sue Black 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 Sue Black, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Sue's current availability for your dates.