Stephen Fry
Renowned for his wit, wisdom and incredible insights, Stephen Fry is an English actor, screenwriter, author, playwright, journalist, poet, comedian, television presenter, film director and all-round national treasure.
Stephen has long been an advocate and enthusiast for technology, blending his natural curiosity with a deep appreciation for how innovation shapes society. From early computers to the latest gadgets, Fry has embraced tech with a sense of wonder and optimism. His passion goes beyond consumerism; Fry sees technology as a powerful tool for creativity, learning, and connection and is particularly fascinated by the potential of AI. His love for technology is as intellectual as it is practical.
With a career spanning over four decades, the star of Blackadder, A Bit of Fry & Laurie, QI, and The Hobbit - to mention only a few - has inspired millions through storytelling that bridges the worlds of technology, literature and learning. His recent television credits include the Emmy-nominated Hulu series The Dropout, Apple’s juggernaut series The Morning Show S3 and The Sandman for Netflix. Stephen can be seen in the feature film TREASURE opposite Lena Dunham, directed by Julia Von Heinz.
As a proudly out gay man, the award-winning Out There, documenting the lives of lesbian, bisexual gay and transgender people around the world is part of his thirty-year advocacy of the rights of the LGBT community.
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22-Jan-2025The ArenaThe human approach to AI with Stephen Fry and Anne-Marie Imafidon