Bio
Richard Lewington is an award-winning communications consultant, University of Cambridge English Examiner, and international keynote speaker with over 20 years’ experience spanning education, disruptive technologies (AI, AR/MR), international relations, and political affairs.
Currently a Senior Consultant at Globizant and AI Language Consultant for Preply, Richard has advised governments, corporations, and NGOs on digital strategy, public affairs, and cross-cultural engagement. His career includes roles as Global Corporatel Communications & PR Manager at Ria Money Transfer, Political Advisor to the Comunidad de Madrid, and Global Strategic Communications Manager at Blockchain International Training.
A Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Richard is a recognised advocate for educational technology, specialising in augmented/mixed reality, AI adoption, and blockchain/fintech innovation.
Richard has been featured in The Times, BBC, El País, El Correo, El Debate, ABS-CBN, Espejo Público and has bylines in El País, National Geographic, NASDAQ, The Sun.
He has delivered keynote sessions at high-profile events including:
Codemotion – Rome, Italy VRX Europe – Amsterdam, Netherlands DevConf Poland – Krakow, Poland Google GDG DevFest LA – Los Angeles, USA Stretch Leadership Conference – Budapest, Hungary B.I.T. Blockchain – Berlin, Germany IRCEELT – Tbilisi, Georgia The Holography Conference – Minsk, Belarus Global AI/MR Bootcamp – Madrid, Spain Secure ID – Riga, Latvia …plus engagements in Greece, Japan, Portugal, and Ukraine.
Richard’s work blends strategic communication expertise with a deep understanding of how emerging technologies can transform learning, governance, and international collaboration.