Bertie Gregory is a National Geographic Photographer, Explorer and wildlife filmmaker.
Best known as the host and producer of multiple National Geographic television projects, including Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory, Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory, and Secrets of the Penguins on Disney+, Bertie has led and produced over a dozen global expeditions for National Geographic.
In 2020, he became BAFTA’s youngest-ever winner for cinematography for his work alongside David Attenborough on the BBC’s Planet Earth series.
Bertie has also contributed to landmark productions, including Planet Earth III and Seven Worlds, One Planet. Named National Geographic’s Rolex Explorer of the Year, Bertie thrives where there is no script and no certainty.
His passion lies in connecting people to nature, to purpose, and to their own capacity for resilience, empowering audiences to embrace change, lead with clarity, and turn uncertainty into opportunity.
Hear Bertie speak at Summit Photo 2026
Bertie will be speaking at Summit Photo 2026 on Sunday 18 July at 4.15pm to the title Searching for the world’s largest whale gathering.
Bertie Gregory delivers a rare blend of strategic insight and cinematic storytelling drawn from a decade-long quest to document one of the greatest wildlife events on Earth.
Tasked with locating the world’s largest gathering of fin whales across vast, unpredictable oceans, Bertie and his team faced years of uncertainty, shifting conditions, and incomplete data. Through breathtaking footage and behind-the-scenes insight, he reveals how passion, persistence, and collaboration ultimately led to a breakthrough.
Equal parts informative and awe-inspiring, this talk draws clear parallels to today’s world closer to home, showing how meaningful milestones often require long-term thinking, resilience, and the willingness to pivot along the way.
Audiences leave inspired and learn that the biggest wins rarely happen overnight.
Please note: Bertie Gregory's talk will be in-person only.
