I speak and host workshops on technical SEO and how AI is impacting Search.
I have been speaking at industry events since 2011. My focus has mainly been around SEO and WordPress, but more recently has been focussed on how AI, LLMs and agentic advancement are impacting Search as a whole.
As well as this I also provide training for in-house teams and lectures for higher education. If you are organising an event and want to chat, please get in touch.
Where you'll find me next
A running list of the conferences, meetups and podcasts I'm speaking at, plus the ones I'm just turning up to. Organising an event? Let's talk.
| Event | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| RIMC Speaking | Reykjavík, IS | 17 Sep 2026 |
| SEOcamp Speaking | Remote, Brazil | 18 Sep 2026 |
| brightonSEO Speaking | Brighton, UK | 8-9 Oct 2026 |
| Spotlight by Semrush Speaking | London, UK | 13 Oct 2026 |
| WordPress Day for AI Attending | Faro, PT | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Chiang Mai SEO Conference Speaking | Chiang Mai, TH | 9-13 Nov 2026 |
Previous talks
▶ From SEO to AI Search Optimisation
▶ The Current State of WordPress SEO in 2026
▶ Enhance and elevate your SEO knowledge
▶ Panel: The Future of SEO
Alex is a top tier public speaker with almost unrivalled knowledge of the industry. He opened HiveMCR 2026 and set the tone for what was an incredible day of insights, and I would not hesitate to recommend him for your event if you want an expert across technical SEO, content strategy and web development.
Charlie Whitworth
Founder, HIVE MCR
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