Keynote SpeakersMaggie Philbin OBE is a technology Broadcaster, keynote speaker, conference presenter, and facilitator.
Maggie has worked on science, medical, and technology programmes for over 30 years, including Tomorrow’s World and Bang Goes The Theory.
Her television career also encompasses Swap Shop, Hospital Watch, Bodymatters Roadshow, QED, and BBC2’s women’s documentary series The Doll’s House.
Maggie has worked as a medical and consumer reporter for ‘This Morning’, filmed reports for BBC’s current affairs programme ‘4×4’, produced studio pieces for ‘The One Show’, and worked on a 20-programme series called ‘Heartland’ for Channel Health.
She presented 40 editions of the science programme ‘Wideworld’ for Channel 5 and spearheaded the BBC’s “Talking Teenagers” project across television and radio.
If one theme runs through Maggie’s career, it’s a talent for handling “live” shows. This has made her popular in the corporate sector, where her diverse broadcasting skills are a valuable asset for conferences, business presentations, and corporate television.
With the ability to uncover a story before it becomes one, plus strong research skills and attention to detail, Maggie is a phenomenal reporter. Maggie’s professional presentation reaches every viewer and listener, drawing them in and making the story ‘their’ story, too.
Alongside her ability to deliver the most complicated story in an engaging, watchable way, Maggie Philbin has great people skills and can make even the most nervous guest feel relaxed, comfortable, and happy to tell their story. From teenage mums to nuclear physicists, from captains of industry to tech geeks, Maggie will get the best out of them.
In 2017, Maggie was awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours list for services to the Science, Technology and Engineering Community.
She is President of the Institute of Engineering Designers and co-founder and CEO of TeenTech, an award-winning organisation helping young people, their parents and teachers understand more about the real opportunities in Science, Technology and Engineering.
Maggie Philbin – Conference Host & Keynote Speaker:
Maggie Philbin is well known as a ‘safe and inventive pair of hands’ fronting major conferences, with an impressive number of very satisfied clients.
Drawing on her experience with some of the greatest innovators of all time, Maggie talks with humour, authority, and style about the key ingredients of innovation and forward-thinking in business.
As a popular conference host, Maggie resonates with audiences who not only watch her now, but also grew up with her on the legendary Saturday morning children’s show “Multi-Coloured Swap Shop”.
Maggie is well known for promoting women in business, science, and technology.
Corporate events include:
- Blackberry Women in Technology Awards
- Siemens Conference
- Fujitsu Marketing Conference – Madrid
- IET Innovation Awards
- Jive Conference Women in Business
