Mystery Closing Keynote is a world-renowned communication expert whose leadership and work explaining COVID made them a 2021 person of the year

In this era of ‘fake news’ and ill-informed influencers, effective science communication is vital for maintaining public trust. Our mystery keynote speaker has spent the last decade learning how to be a better communicator. That’s including tweeting and blogging, as well as working with artists, animators, and illustrators. In their presentation, they will talk about their journey to becoming an engaging and trusted public communicator of science. They’ll also reflect on the good, the bad, and the ugly of communicating science during the pandemic.