As a technologist, Sophie researches novel technologies and their impact on our lives. From quantum computing to robots in orbit, she takes audiences on a rollercoaster ride through the explosive innovations underpinning our future. Sophie has given more than 300 speeches to boards and exec teams, regularly ranked in the... Read more
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As a technologist, Sophie researches novel technologies and their impact on our lives. From quantum computing to robots in orbit, she takes audiences on a rollercoaster ride through the explosive innovations underpinning our future.
Sophie has given more than 300 speeches to boards and exec teams, regularly ranked in the top 3 speakers at conferences. Her familiarity with a wide range of technologies means no two talks are ever the same.
Sophie’s content is tailored for wildly different audiences: from Baidu’s tech conference in Shenzhen, to pension funds in Kuwait, or movie executives on the Warner Brothers Hollywood lot. She’s keynoted events for Adobe, Pepsico, Naspers, Dell, RBS, Google, BMW, Tata and many more, around the world. She has also run innovation workshops, moderated multi-day conferences, and conducted fireside interviews with experts.
Alongside speaking, Sophie is Strategic Advisor to John Deere & Co on the future of food, climate and agriculture – a fascinating convergence of accelerating technologies and existential risks – looking at how to grow more, with less (land, inputs, workers).
Sophie has featured on CNBC’s Squawk Box, across the BBC – including BBC News, World Service, BBC Tech Tent – and has been interviewed and quoted across mainstream media from the Financial Times to Vogue. She previously co-founded an AI company from Oxford University’s Astrophysics Department, labelling data to train algorithms. She has taught on Singularity University Executive Program’s Space track, and the University of Oxford Physics Department’s entrepreneurship course.
Sophie Hackford previously worked at WIRED Magazine, at Singularity University on the NASA Research Park in Silicon Valley, and the Oxford Martin School at Oxford University, where she raised $120m for frontier-bending research.
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Sophie Hackford'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 Sophie tailored to your event.
Sophie Hackford speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Digital, Digital Trends, Future. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Sophie to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Sophie Hackford for events worldwide, subject to Sophie'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 Sophie Hackford 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 Sophie can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Sophie Hackford 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 Sophie can offer.
Sophie Hackford 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.
Sophie Hackford's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Digital, Digital Trends, Future. To get a clear sense of Sophie'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.
Sophie Hackford 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, Blockchain, Digital, Digital Trends, Future is relevant. Details of Sophie'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 Sophie Hackford 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 Sophie Hackford, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Sophie's current availability for your dates.