Georgie Barrat

Georgie Barrat is a technology journalist and consumer expert who’s spent her career unpacking how the latest innovations shape our everyday lives. She’s best known for presenting The Gadget Show and Shop Smart Save Money on Channel 5, as well as appearing as a regular contributor on BBC’s Morning Live. Georgie also frequently steps in to host live broadcasts of Jeremy Vine and Storm Huntley on Channel 5 and has worked across ITV Tonight and BBC’s Rip Off Britain.

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More About Georgie Barrat

A trusted voice on breaking tech stories, she regularly contributes to ITV News, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 5 Live, offering insights drawn from her first-hand experience with everything from AI and cutting-edge computing to enterprise data centres and cloud technologies.

In 2024, she fronted an ITN Business programme exploring how digital tools are transforming education, spotlighting the fast-evolving world of EdTech. Beyond reviewing gadgets and apps, Georgie is fascinated by how technology is reshaping the way we live, work and what AI means for our future.

Her keynote talks on emerging tech trends have taken her to global stages, including Web Summit, Mobile World Congress, and Smart City Expo, as well as to audiences at Google, Mastercard, IBM, Sony, Huawei, and BAFTA. A passionate advocate for women in technology, Georgie collaborates with organisations such as Girls in ICT, the IET, and Childnet to make STEM and the digital world more inclusive, inspiring, and safe.

She also utilises her social platforms to assist people in navigating online safety and the challenges of parenting in the digital age.

Georgie has hosted several podcasts, including The Tech Disruption Series featuring interviews with start-ups redefining industries and Lloyds Banking Group’s No Ordinary Tech, as well as Sleep Life, a light-hearted look at one of her favourite topics.

Never one to back down from a challenge, she holds the world record for the most extended continuous VR session (26.5 hours), has run the London Marathon, and even bungee-jumped while wearing a VR headset.

Authentic, curious and engaging, Georgie combines journalistic rigour with an approachable style that helps audiences make sense of an ever-changing world.

Georgie Barret | Keynote Talks

AI & US – THE PLAYBOOK FOR THRIVING THROUGH CHANGE

THE TECH TOURIST: JOURNEYING INTO THE NEAR FUTURE
Join TV presenter and tech journalist Georgie as she takes you on a trip into the future. How is tech set to transform the way we socialise, learn, and live? What’s the next evolution of Siri? How might video calls be changing? As a presenter of The Gadget Show, Georgie has first-hand experience in testing the tech that will change tomorrow and will give you an exclusive glimpse of what’s in store.

EMBRACING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
The workforce is changing, and how we attract, engage and retain them will need a fundamentally different approach. Everything from recruitment and onboarding, communication, working patterns and personal development will be transformed by technology. This keynote examines how businesses can effectively adopt digital transformation and leverage social media.

MANAGING AND MOTIVATING MILLENNIALS AND GEN Z
Business needs millennials more than ever to cope with the ever-quickening pace of change – but what values, behaviour and ambitions do young people of today have? In this keynote, Georgie Barrat (who so happens to be one of those millennials herself) will give you engaging and informative insights on how to meet the needs of these digital natives.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FUTURE CONSUMER
This keynote examines the unique needs of Gen Z consumers and provides a macro view of how technology is shaping consumer behaviour. What might the e-commerce business look like in the future?

KEYNOTES AIMED AT SCHOOLS/STEM CAREERS
With the technology industry growing faster than the rest of the UK economy, Georgie offers a unique insight into the latest developments and exciting opportunities the industry has to offer. You’ll learn some top tips about how to set yourself up for a successful tech career.

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