Sophie Hackford

Sophie Hackford is a leading technologist who explores groundbreaking technologies and their impact on our lives, from quantum computing to space robotics. With over 300 speeches delivered to top executives and boards, she consistently ranks amongst the top speakers at conferences.

Her diverse knowledge ensures each presentation is unique, tailored for various audiences, from Baidu’s tech conference in Shenzhen to pension funds in Kuwait and Hollywood movie executives. Sophie has keynoted for global brands like Adobe, Pepsico, Naspers, Dell, RBS, Google, BMW, and Tata, and also leads innovation workshops, moderates conferences, and interviews experts.

As a Strategic Advisor to John Deere & Co, she focuses on the future of food, climate, and agriculture, addressing how to produce more with fewer resources. Sophie regularly appears on CNBC, BBC, and in publications like the Financial Times and Vogue.

Co-founder of an AI company from Oxford University’s Astrophysics Department, Sophie has also taught at Singularity University and Oxford University. Her previous roles include work at WIRED Magazine, Singularity University at NASA, and the Oxford Martin School, where she raised $120m for cutting-edge research.

Not active on social media, Sophie offers insights into its implications as well.

Her speaking topics include:
- The World as a Machine – The Future of Computing
- Sensors, Simulations, and Satellites
- Demography and Robotics
- New Global Infrastructure – From Compute Power to Chips to Skills
- AI and the Future of Intelligence
- Infinity and Beyond – The Private Space Industry Trajectory