Kate Conger

New York Times

Editor

Content & Publishing

About the speaker

Kate Conger is a technology reporter at the New York Times and one of the most prominent voices in Silicon Valley journalism. She focuses on reporting about Elon Musk, the transformation of X (formerly Twitter), and the impact of AI on society. She also became known for her investigative research on the gig economy and her 2024 book "Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter," which she co-authored with Ryan Mac. At the OMR Festival, she shares exclusive insights into the power structures of the tech world and the future of digital communication.

Kate Conger at OMR

Destroying Twitter, Building X: An exclusive look inside Elon Musk's engine room of power
Stageslot
May 05, 13:25-13:45
HBO Max Stage

New York Times" reporters Ryan Mac and Kate Conger are among the world's leading tech journalists. For years, the two reporters have dissected the chaos at X for the "New York Times": How did Twitter change after the takeover and ruthless restructuring by tech billionaire Elon Musk—and what is his current plan for X as he increasingly blends it with his other ventures, xAI and SpaceX? At the OMR Festival, they will provide exclusive insights into Musk's "engine room of power.

Kate Conger
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