Cristina Criddle’s career in journalism has given her a unique lens into the world of technology and artificial intelligence, establishing her as a confident keynote speaker in these fields. Beginning her journey in 2011 with ITV Westcountry, Cristina honed her storytelling and investigative skills through various roles at respected news outlets, including The Huffington Post UK, Sky, and the Evening Standard. Her early experience built a solid foundation for understanding and communicating complex issues to a broad audience.
Her expertise in technology deepened significantly when she joined the BBC as a Technology & News Reporter in 2017. There, she produced “The Instagram Effect”, a BBC 3 documentary that highlighted the mental health implications of social media use through exclusive insider interviews. This project underscored her talent for addressing intricate technological issues with a human touch, making them accessible and relevant to viewers and setting the stage for her public speaking engagements.
Cristina’s move to the Financial Times in 2021 as a Technology Correspondent marked a pivotal step in her specialisation in artificial intelligence. Her reporting delved into automation, cybersecurity, and the future of work, positioning her as a trusted authority in these rapidly evolving areas. In 2024, her role as moderator for the FT Live & Infosys panel on “Building an AI-First Organisation” showcased her depth of knowledge and ability to guide conversations on strategic AI implementation in business.
Today, Cristina’s speaking portfolio spans a broad range of topics, from the metaverse and quantum computing to FinTech and digital disruption. Her background in journalism gives her the unique ability to present complex topics with clarity and insight, making her a compelling and informed speaker in the field of AI and technology trends – with audiences of her keynote speeches leaving Cristina an official client rating of 9.7/10!
Cristina Criddle is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“Just to say Cristina was excellent at the event yesterday – a really good talk and panel session that opened the eyes of even some of the younger people in the audience. I think she enjoyed it too!”
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