Laurie Segall keynote speaker

Laurie Segall has spent over a decade at the frontlines of tech, covering the rise of Silicon Valley, the evolution of AI, and how innovation is reshaping our world. As CNN’s former senior tech correspondent and a reporter for 60 Minutes, she’s had rare, behind-the-scenes access to some of the most influential figures in Silicon Valley and has been the go-to reporter for interviews with the titans of the tech world, including Mark Zuckerberg, Tim Cook, and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, to name a few. But Laurie’s work goes beyond just reporting on big names—she’s always been focused on the bigger questions: How is technology shaping our culture? Who gets a say in the future we’re building? And what are the real human costs of innovation? As a speaker, she challenges audiences to think critically about the role of technology in their lives and in society, pushing for a future that’s not just driven by innovation but by ethics and accountability, and she is the go-to source for businesses, investors, and decision-makers seeking to understand and leverage the power of technology.

What makes Laurie stand out isn’t just her access to tech’s biggest players—it’s her ability to cut through the noise and make complex topics like AI, startup culture, and tech ethics feel accessible, real, and human-centered. She’s been ahead of major trends, from the unintended consequences of social media to the ethical dilemmas of AI, long before they hit the mainstream. Whether she’s breaking down the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence or exposing the untold stories behind Silicon Valley’s biggest decisions, Laurie delivers valuable perspectives on the forces shaping our technology.

She captured her journey through the tech industry in her memoir, Special Characters: My Adventures with Tech’s Titans and Misfits, offering an unfiltered, inside look at the people and moments that have defined this era of innovation. Now, she’s taking storytelling a step further with Mostly Human, an entertainment company at the intersection of tech and culture. Partnering with major Hollywood studios, Mostly Human explores the human impact of AI and emerging technologies, making sure the conversation about our digital future is inclusive, compelling, and impossible to ignore.

A vocal advocate for women in tech, Laurie has been recognized with multiple Gracie Awards and has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, New York Magazine’s The Cut, CBS This Morning, SF Chronicle, and more. She’s a sought-after speaker at top industry events, including Web Summit, SXSW, the Center for Humane Technology, and Founders Forum.