Michael Wooldridge is the Ashall Professor of the Foundations of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Oxford and one of the world’s foremost authorities on AI. He has researched the field for more than 35 years, publishing over 500 scientific articles and ten books, translated into nine languages. He is... Read more
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Michael Wooldridge is the Ashall Professor of the Foundations of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Oxford and one of the world’s foremost authorities on AI. He has researched the field for more than 35 years, publishing over 500 scientific articles and ten books, translated into nine languages. He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, is President-Elect of the Association for the Advancement of AI (AAAI), and is co-editor-in-chief of the journal Artificial Intelligence.
In 2023, he delivered the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures on AI, in the 198th year of the series. His lectures were broadcast by BBC TV to more than a million viewers, and in 2025 he was awarded the Royal Society’s Faraday Prize for science communication. He has advised the UK Government, the House of Lords, and the G7 on AI policy. His popular science books include The Ladybird Book of AI, The Road to Conscious Machines, and Life Lessons from Game Theory, and he is a regular speaker at festivals such as Hay, Cheltenham, Stratford, and Oxford.
He is widely recognised for his ability to explain complex ideas about AI with clarity, wit, and authority. Combining deep technical expertise with an engaging and accessible style, he speaks regularly to audiences ranging from global business leaders and policymakers to school students and the general public. His talks explore not only how AI works, but also what it means for society, the economy, creativity, and the future of work.
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Michael Wooldridge'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 Michael tailored to your event.
Michael Wooldridge speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Digital, Future & Technology, 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 Michael to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Michael Wooldridge for events worldwide, subject to Michael'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 Michael Wooldridge 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 Michael can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Michael Wooldridge 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 Michael can offer.
Michael Wooldridge 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.
Michael Wooldridge's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Digital, Future & Technology, Technology. To get a clear sense of Michael'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.
Michael Wooldridge 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, Future & Technology, Technology is relevant. Details of Michael'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 Michael Wooldridge 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 Michael Wooldridge, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Michael's current availability for your dates.