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Katya Adler

BBC Europe Editor, Award-Winning Journalist & Geopolitics Expert

Popular talks

  • Making Sense of a Changing World
  • Geopolitics & Global Affairs
  • Europe and Britain’s Place in the World

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Talks

Popular talks by Katya Adler

  • Making Sense of a Changing World
  • Geopolitics & Global Affairs
  • Europe and Britain’s Place in the World

Biography

About Katya Adler

Award-winning BBC journalist Katya Adler is known for her standout ability to make the complexities of the world we live in, accessible, understandable and relatable. From her recent head-line making interview with France’s President Emmanuel Macron to her acclaimed Living Next Door to Putin documentary series, Katya brings her geopolitical expertise to life, covering Russia-Ukraine, the Middle East in crisis, Britain’s role on the European and world stage, as well as tracking power plays between the US, EU, China and Russia. Katya is the main host of the BBC’s daily deep-dive Global Story current affairs podcast. She is also the BBC’s European Editor, broadcasting her analysis of fast-paced news events on tv, radio, in an online blog and on social media. Katya regularly appears as presenter of The Today Programme on Radio 4, news bulletins on BBC1 and BBC Proms on BBC1. Earlier in her career, Katya spent many years as a frontline war reporter, mainly in the Middle East.

Katya’s journalistic career began in Vienna with the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation where she reported across Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans, covering the Kosovo war and fallout for NATO in 1999.

She joined the BBC firstly as a freelancer from Vienna, then in London from 2000, covering European affairs as both presenter and roving reporter. She commuted weekly to Berlin too, appearing as a news anchor on Deutsche Welle Television.

In 2003, Katya became the BBC’s Madrid correspondent, covering the Madrid train bombings in 2004. She also travelled regularly across the continent to cover breaking stories.

In 2006, she became the BBC’s Middle East correspondent based out of Jerusalem, specialising in conflict reporting throughout the Middle East.

Katya was appointed the BBC’s Europe Editor in 2014, co-presenting the award winning Brexitcast podcast during the Brexit process.

In acknowledgement of her expertise and extensive reporting, Katya has been awarded two honorary doctorates (Bristol University and University of London). She was named Broadcast Journalist of the year at the Political Society Awards 2018 and one of Politico’s top most influential people in Brussels, in 2017. In 2019 Katya was named Broadcast Journalist of the Year, alongside her BBC colleague, Laura Kuenssberg by the London Press Club. She is also the 2019 recipient of the the British Journalism Review and University of Westminster’s Charles Wheeler award for Outstanding Contribution to Broadcast Journalism. The Brexitcast podcast which she co-hosted with three other colleagues received the Listeners Choice award at the British podcast awards 2019 – the same year as the London Evening Standard newspaper named her as one of the city’s most influential people. In 2022 Bristol University named Katya their Arts and Media Alumnus of the Year.

Katya speaks fluent German, Italian, Spanish, and French plus some Arabic and Hebrew, in addition to her mother-tongue, English.

How to book Katya Adler

Answers on fees, availability and booking process.

How do I book Katya Adler for a keynote speech?

You can book Katya Adler through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Katya's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.

What are Katya Adler's speaking fees?

Katya Adler'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 Katya tailored to your event.

What topics does Katya Adler speak about?

Katya Adler speaks on Geopolitics, Global Trends. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Katya to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Katya Adler available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Katya Adler for events worldwide, subject to Katya's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.

Does Katya Adler deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Katya Adler is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Katya Adler?

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 Katya can accommodate.

Can Katya Adler tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Katya Adler 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 Katya can offer.

What languages does Katya Adler present in?

Katya Adler delivers keynotes in Arabic, English, German, Italian, 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.

What makes Katya Adler a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Katya Adler's areas of expertise include Geopolitics, Global Trends. To get a clear sense of Katya'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.

What kind of events can Katya Adler speak at?

Katya Adler can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Geopolitics, Global Trends is relevant. Details of Katya'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.

Does Katya Adler offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

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 Katya Adler is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Katya Adler?

We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Katya Adler, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Katya's current availability for your dates.

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