Media experience
A career linked to RTVE and Ràdio 4, with a journalistic eye and the ability to explain current affairs with rigour.
JOURNALISM, AI & VERIFICATION
AI, fake news & verificationfor conferences, companiesand institutions
Talks, workshops and professional events to understand artificial intelligence, deepfakes and disinformation with real journalistic rigour and an accessible approach.
Montserrat Rigall brings real experience from environments such as RTVE, VerificaRTVE, IVERES and Vera.ai to deliver clear, practical sessions tailored to companies, institutions, universities and professional teams.
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Ideal for companies, universities, institutions, conferences and professional events.
RTVE
25+
years in the field
FAKE NEWS
300+
news items analysed
AI + VERIFICATION
50+
talks & workshops
LIVE SIGNAL
Mobile journalism + AI
Montserrat Rigall
Mobile journalism + AI
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ON STAGE
Montserrat on stage
Keynotes, talks and moderation at real conferences and professional events.
BOOKABLE FORMATS
Formats to bring AI, communication and verification to your event
Choose the format that best fits your audience: from an inspiring talk to a hands-on workshop or professional moderation.
Which format do you need?
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Keynote
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Keynote talk
The perfect opening or closing session for conferences and corporate events. It brings a strategic, understandable vision of generative AI, deepfakes and information integrity.
Ideal for
Conferences, companies and institutions.
Objective
Align the audience around the opportunities, risks and responsible decisions involved in AI.
Deliverables
Pre-event briefing, tailored session, Q&A and follow-up resources.
Outreach
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Outreach talk
We break down technological complexity. A dynamic talk tailored to general audiences, associations or companies to understand AI without jargon.
Ideal for
Universities, educational centres and professional teams.
Objective
Turn complex ideas into useful criteria for understanding AI, deepfakes and disinformation.
Deliverables
Audience adaptation, explained cases, final Q&A and selected resources.
Workshop & training
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Hands-on workshop & team training
Interactive training where teams learn to use generative AI tools, verify information in real time or produce quality mobile content.
Ideal for
Communication teams, journalists, teachers and content creators.
Objective
Apply verification, AI or mobile-production methods through guided exercises.
Deliverables
Needs assessment, demonstrations, supervised practice and a follow-up working guide.
Moderation
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Event moderation
Professional moderation and hosting of round tables, conferences and tech debates. A journalistic eye to bring rhythm, depth and rigour.
Ideal for
Institutions, conferences, media and professional events.
Objective
Turn the agenda into a clear, rigorous and well-paced conversation for the audience.
Deliverables
Editorial meeting, question preparation, participant coordination and event hosting.
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TOPICS
Talks on AI & verification
Content adaptable to keynotes, accessible talks, practical workshops and moderation on AI, deepfakes and disinformation.
‘Technology with purpose’ explores how technology can create positive impact. ‘How AI hacks’ and ‘Digital detectives’ show how complex risks and security can be explained clearly. ‘Teachers with judgement’ and ‘Disinformation and AI’ reflect her commitment to education and the fight against disinformation.
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How does AI hack reality? Deepfakes, cloned voices & synthetic media
A visual talk explaining how synthetic media is made, why it feels credible and how to protect trust before sharing information or making decisions.
What you will learn
- Recognise manipulation signals in video, images and audio.
- Understand how a deepfake is built and why it can deceive us.
- Apply basic checks before accepting a piece of content as genuine.
Outcome
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A practical checklist for voice clones, manipulated video and synthetic images.
02
Digital detectives: a method for not falling for fake news
A practical session based on journalistic methods to trace origins, cross-check sources and verify images, data and narratives before amplifying them.
What you will learn
- Trace the origin of a claim or viral item.
- Cross-check source, date, image and context with journalistic judgement.
- Choose verification tools for each type of content.
Outcome
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A repeatable verification routine that helps stop misinformation spreading.
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Disinformation and AI: sound decisions in a manipulated world
How disinformation campaigns are designed, which biases they exploit and which questions help us protect decision-making.
What you will learn
- Identify common persuasion and manipulation patterns.
- Spot biases that shape the way we consume information.
- Separate evidence, interpretation and emotional reaction.
Outcome
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A questioning framework for assessing sensitive information before taking a position.
04
Technology with purpose: useful, safe and responsible AI for teams
Guidelines for integrating generative AI into daily work without losing judgement, privacy, intellectual property or trust.
What you will learn
- Distinguish useful applications from automation that adds risk.
- Recognise critical privacy and authorship issues.
- Define shared criteria for responsible team use.
Outcome
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Clear criteria for prioritising valuable AI uses while reducing reputational risk.
Designed for
Companies & communication teams
Universities & educational centres
Public administrations & institutions
Conferences & professional events
Media & digital teams
What the audience takes away
- A clear view of how AI impacts communication.
- Criteria to detect disinformation.
- Real, understandable examples.
- Tools and ideas you can apply day to day.
- A critical, journalistic and accessible perspective.
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Portfolio in action
11 selected items
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4K 60FPS
REC
Live connection: AI + smartphone
International coverage produced entirely with a latest-generation mobile device and AI-assisted workflows.
4K 60FPS
REC
Oslo LGBTQ+ attack
Breaking-news coverage of the Oslo LGBTQ+ attack, filmed in 4K without a tripod before television crews arrived.
4K 60FPS
REC
100% mobile journalism in Oslo
A complete mobile workflow: iPhone 13 filming, Rode microphone, Filmic Pro, editing in VN and LumaFusion, and delivery through WeTransfer.
4K 60FPS
REC
Mobile live report from the SEAT factory
Live-news transmission and delivery-speed tests, recorded and sent to Telediario in record time.
4K 60FPS
REC
Mobile live report for Telediario
A live Telediario broadcast produced with mobile storytelling and a high-speed 4G/5G link.
1080P HD
REC
RTVE live news connection
A lightweight, fast-connection mobile unit for regional and national news bulletins.
4K 60FPS
REC
The automotive microchip crisis
Mobile reporting and verification on the semiconductor shortage that brought the local and national automotive industry to a halt.
1080P HD
REC
Mobile narratives: different moments
A collection of fast-turnaround coverage and news formats designed specifically for mobile-journalism devices.
1080P HD
REC
RTVE's first mobile-journalism pilot
An explanatory interview and initial pilot for introducing mobile production into RTVE Catalunya's newsroom workflows.
HISTORIC PHOTO
VIEW
1 October referendum
On-location mobile coverage of the 1 October 2017 referendum in Sant Julià de Ramis at a moment of intense news pressure.
HISTORIC PHOTO
VIEW
Protest outside the Economy Department
Live coverage of the protest outside the Catalan Government's Economy Department in Barcelona.
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Let us talkTELEVISION · LA 2
AI, explained on “El segon cafè”
A regular slot on artificial intelligence in La 2's morning magazine show. One minute of clips showing how she explains complex ideas to a general audience — no jargon, no loss of rigour.
Request a proposalAI OUTREACH ON RNE (RÀDIO 4)
L'Entrellat: AI on air
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RNE · Ràdio 4
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17 episodes
03
AI, culture & society
Outreach episodes
17 programmes available
ON AIR
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AI verification kit
Mobile tools for verifying information, analysing images, audio, video and deepfakes, cross-checking sources and working with sound judgement in disinformation environments.
GEAR WALKTHROUGH
BROADCAST AUDIO
Wireless broadcast microphone
Ultra-compact dual system with AI noise cancellation and long-range transmission.
- 250 m range
- 32-bit float
- 14 h battery life
STABILISATION
Three-axis gimbal stabiliser
Removes camera shake and enables smooth sequence shots, like a cinematic tracking shot.
- 3 motorised axes
- AI subject tracking
- Foldable
OPTICS AND LENSES
High-resolution clip-on lenses
Cinema-quality optical glass: wide-angle and telephoto over the phone lens.
- Distortion under 0.5%
- Anodised aluminium
- Universal clip
FIELD LIGHTING
Portable adjustable LED light
Pocket-sized panel for balancing contrast or lighting night-time press calls.
- Up to 800 lux
- 2500K – 9000K
- 15 h battery life
PRODUCTION AND RECORDING
Professional editing software
Apps such as LumaFusion and Blackmagic Camera to control focus, exposure and audio.
- Log / ProRes / HEVC
- 4K multitrack
- Manual control
POWER AND ENDURANCE
Compact power station
High-capacity battery to power the phone and accessories through long reporting days.
- 20,000 mAh
- PD up to 45 W
- Built-in USB-C
Hands-on training for your team?
Plan a workshopGET TO KNOW ME
About me
Technology with a human purpose
Montserrat Rigall brings together journalistic craft and audiovisual experience with applied research in artificial intelligence and verification. She explains complex topics to professional audiences without losing rigour or warmth.
She is a journalist specialising in AI, a university lecturer, a speaker and a master of ceremonies. In 2024 she was named Best Catalan Science Communicator.
At RTVE she has been head of programmes at Ràdio 4 (RNE), head of Communications in Catalunya and head of Innovation projects. She directed a cultural programme on La 2 and a documentary. She is a member of Vera.AI (European Commission) and of RTVE's IVERES verification project.
She is completing a doctorate on AI and fake-news verification. She holds a degree in Information Sciences from the UAB. She has a master's in Humanities and 21st-Century Society (University of Barcelona) and a postgraduate diploma in TV reporting (Pompeu Fabra). She completed an academic stay at the University of Birmingham.
Journalism & outreach
AI & verification
Experience in media & events
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Awards & recognition
2024 award
Best Catalan Science Communicator
Recognised for clearly explaining the social impact of artificial intelligence and placing technology at the service of people.
Published 2026
Book: RTVE–US Chair
Co-protagonist of the book ‘Artificial intelligence and journalism: conversations with Montserrat Rigall’, examining the impact, ethics and challenges of AI.
Real experience in AI, verification and disinformation
European Union
InVID We Verify: an EU-funded project for debunking fake images and video. Its tools are used by journalists and fact-checkers across Europe.
Vera.ai
European Union project (Horizon Europe) detecting deepfakes across audio, video, image and text. Tools co-created with journalists and fact-checkers; partners include AFP and Deutsche Welle.
IVERES
Applied-AI project for identifying, verifying and responding to disinformation.
RTVE / VerificaRTVE
Professional experience linked to RTVE and VerificaRTVE in verification, AI and journalism.
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Professional career
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Which formats can be booked?
Keynote talks, outreach talks, hands-on workshops, moderation, event hosting and team training.
Can the sessions be tailored to the audience?
Yes. The content adapts to the audience profile, the type of event and the organisation's goals.
Can sessions be in person and online?
Yes. In-person, hybrid or online formats can be arranged depending on the event's needs.
How far in advance should I get in touch?
As early as possible, especially for conferences, events or dates with a fixed calendar. Requests with less notice can also be considered.
What topics can she speak about?
Artificial intelligence, fake news, deepfakes, digital verification, journalism, communication and critical thinking.
How much does a talk cost?
Fees vary depending on the format, duration, number of attendees and type of organisation. Write to me with the context of your event and I'll reply with a tailored proposal, no obligation.
In which languages are sessions delivered?
Sessions are delivered in Catalan and Spanish. English is available on request, depending on the format and preparation required.
Is there anything we have not covered?
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Keynotes, outreach talks, hands-on workshops and event moderation with a journalistic eye, technological judgement and human communication.
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Moderation and hosting
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