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Keynote SpeakerGeorgie Barrat

Technology and consumer presenter, broadcaster and journalist

Georgie is best known for presenting Channel 5’s The Gadget Show, where she spent six years testing and reporting on the latest consumer technology. Georgie is now part of Channel 5’s brand new show Shop Smart Save Money, where she heads up the sustainability and eco-tech content. Alongside Georgie’s work... Read more

Biography

Georgie is best known for presenting Channel 5’s The Gadget Show, where she spent six years testing and reporting on the latest consumer technology. Georgie is now part of Channel 5’s brand new show Shop Smart Save Money, where she heads up the sustainability and eco-tech content.

Alongside Georgie’s work on the Gadget Show and Shop Smart, Save Money, she reports for BBC Morning Live, Rip Off Britain and ITV Tonight. She has live TV experience, regularly standing in as the main presenter for Jeremy Vine on 5. Georgie is a go-to expert for consumer programming, featuring on ‘How to spend it well at Christmas’, where she selected some of the best gadgets on offer for gift ideas. She also comments on breaking technology stories for ITV News, BBC Radio 2 and Radio 5 live.

Away from reviewing the latest apps and devices, Georgie is interested in how technology is disrupting the way we work and socialise, and the impact AI will have on our society as we know it. Her keynote exploring future tech trends has taken her all over the world, being invited to speak at events including Web Summit, Mobile World Congress and Smart City Expo. Georgie’s writing credits extend to a range of publications including The Mirror, Tech City News, The Guardian, Marie Claire & The Metro.

Georgie is passionate about women working in technology and devotes time to encouraging more girls to be involved in STEM subjects. She works alongside Girls in ICT, the IET and Childnet, striving to make technology and the digital world as exciting, safe and inclusive as possible. She also spent 2021 developing her relationship with Service Now, an American based software company, hosting numerous webinars and live broadcasts to a global audience.

Georgie has hosted multiple podcasts, including “The Tech Disruption Series” that saw her interview various start-ups that are disrupting industries; “Sleep Life”, a podcast all about sleep, one of her favourite pastimes; and Lloyds Banking Group’s podcast “No Ordinary Tech”.  Not one to shy away from a challenge, Georgie has a world record for the longest time anyone has been in VR (26.5 hours, if you are wondering) has run the London Marathon and bungee jumped whilst wearing a VR headset (terrifying, if you are wondering).

In 2024, Georgie will be presenting news-style content for ITN Business, exploring the world of educational technology. The programme will delve into the dynamic world of EdTech, showcasing how digital tools and techniques are revolutionising learning in classrooms. Georgie brings a genuine interest and warmth to everything that she does. Bringing her journalistic background to her playful presenting style means audiences are quick to like her and really tune in to her explainers – Georgie gets to the bottom of this ever changing world both quickly and fearlessly.

“Georgie’s ability to bridge complex ideas with an engaging narrative is genuinely impressive. It's evident that she has a unique talent in conveying such intricate subjects in a way that resonates with a diverse audience” BT
“Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Many attendees spoke highly of how Georgie seamlessly took them on a journey, making it a truly remarkable experience for all” - Mastercard
“Georgie’s energy and dynamic presentation style captivated the audience, keeping everyone deeply engaged from start to finish” Google
“Georgie was absolutely fantastic! She did an amazing job keeping the audience engaged, juggling any hiccups with the digital event platform and was incredibly enthusiastic and professional from start to finish. The audience thought she was brilliant and we even had someone specifically call her out in our post event survey.” Alana Bonnici, Workday Virtual Conference
“Georgie was great to work with a true professional. She engaged with our audience well and brought real energy to the stage.” Jenna Read, Women In IT Awards
“Our audience loved hearing your insights; we have had wonderful feedback from our attendees who found your presentation to be fun, interesting and so insightful. Your talk certainly sparked a buzz of conversation!” Isabel Lowe, Yext Explore
“The day was a big success and undoubtedly Georgie was a highlight. Her hosting skills were superb – relaxed, informal and friendly, striking just the right tone.” Paul Castles, SCH Conference

Popular Talks by Georgie Barrat

  • The Future of Work in an AI-Powered World
    Imagine a world where AI assistants become your intelligent partners, anticipating your needs and streamlining your workload. Complex tasks become automated, freeing you to focus on your most creative endeavours. Learning is transformed with personalised AI tutors who adapt to your unique strengths and weaknesses. This future, powered by artificial...
  • The Tech Tourist: Journeying into the Near Future
    Are you curious about what the next decade holds? Get ready to explore the cutting edge of innovation with tech journalist and TV presenter Georgie Barrat. The Tech Tourist takes you on a captivating journey into the incredible advancements that will shape our world. Join Georgie as she dives deep...
  • Change is the Only Constant: Embracing Digital Transformation
    The digital revolution isn’t just reshaping industries; it’s transforming the very fabric of work itself. Are you and your organisation ready to adapt? Join tech journalist and TV presenter, Georgie Barrat, as she explores how to embrace digital transformation in the workplace. In this insightful keynote, Georgie will explore: –...