Karishma Vaswani’s illustrious career as a TV presenter and broadcaster has uniquely positioned her as a distinguished keynote speaker on geopolitics and world affairs. With over two decades of experience at the BBC, covering significant events across Asia and South Asia, Karishma has developed an unparalleled depth of knowledge and insight into the region's political and economic dynamics. Her role as Chief Asia Presenter for BBC News based in Singapore, where she was instrumental in setting the editorial direction and driving extensive live news coverage, has honed her ability to analyse and articulate complex geopolitical scenarios in a manner that is accessible and engaging to a wide audience. This experience has been crucial in establishing her as a trusted voice in the field of international relations and geopolitics.
Transitioning to Asia Politics Columnist & Commentator at Bloomberg Opinion in August 2023, Karishma expanded her platform to include writing, broadcasting, and commenting across TV, radio, digital, and social media on the Asia Pacific and China. This move further augmented her reputation as a major thought leader in the region, allowing her to reach a broader audience with her analyses and insights. Her multi-platform expertise not only demonstrates her versatility as a journalist but also enhances her credibility and appeal as a speaker on world affairs, where she can draw upon a vast repository of firsthand experiences and observations.
Karishma’s extensive reporting on critical issues such as the rise of China, the US-China trade war, and regional tensions underscores her deep understanding of the nuances of Asian geopolitics. Having travelled extensively from Kazakhstan to Australia and reported from diverse vantage points – including as the BBC’s Asia Business Correspondent and Indonesia Editor – she brings a rich tapestry of perspectives to her speaking engagements. Her firsthand experience in these varied roles provides her with a wealth of anecdotes and analysis, making her presentations both informative and compelling.
Moreover, Karishma's background as a multi-lingual, multi-skilled journalist who has navigated the complexities of broadcast, digital, and social media, equips her with the unique ability to connect with and captivate diverse audiences. Her demand as a keynote speaker, moderator, and event MC is a testament to her exceptional communication skills and deep knowledge of global affairs, particularly regarding Asia. Through her career in television and broadcasting, Karishma Vaswani has not only chronicled the changing landscape of international relations but has also become an influential voice in interpreting and explaining its implications to the world, thereby facilitating her distinguished career as a geopolitics and world affairs keynote speaker.
