AI Ethics

Susi O’Neill: Technology Communications Strategist and Speaker Susi O’Neill bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical business application so AI and innovation work for everyone. Through keynotes, roundtables and workshops on AI adoption, tech communications and frontier technologies, she helps organisations move beyond hype to practical success. Trusted by global brands including Bank of America, Kaspersky and Finastra, she brings clarity, humour and real-world insight to help leaders embrace technology change. Professional background Susi works at the intersection of emerging technologies and strategic communications. As founder of consultancy EVA, she partners with forward-thinking leaders to make tech adoption work for people and business. With extensive experience leading thought leadership for global brands, she transforms complex tech concepts into tangible strategies. Recognised as one of the top 50 global women in content, Susi created and hosted the Marcom award-winning Insight Story tech trends podcast for cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. Her authoritative voice extends to research, whitepapers and articles. Her newsletter, Rethinking The Hype Cycle, provides timely analysis and practical insights. Media presence She’s a trusted technology expert for BBC World News and appears as a regular guest expert on Somewhere on Earth, the global tech podcast from the team behind BBC Click. Susi previously enjoyed a career as an electronic musician, presenting an acclaimed show on the history of electronic music in sold-out theatre venues and Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She brings exceptional stage presence plus humour to demystify complex tech topics and focus on how people can become engaged.

Christina Yan Zhang – Visionary Metaverse Pioneer, Global Innovation Strategist & Policy Influencer Christina, is UN ITU’s Co-Chairman of Taskgroup on Pre-standardisation for the CitiVerse (AI powered future cities). She’s a global leading authority on all frontier technologies. Prepare for a profoundly thrilling, entertaining, and inspiring experience that ignites fresh ideas, sparks soaring confidence, and unleashes the unstoppable drive to lead with innovation. Get ready for an event your audience will talk about for years – with Christina, the revolution begins now! Christina is an award-winning leader with 19 years’ experience turning visionary ideas into business success. She has extensive experience working with UN leaders, government ministers, universities presidents, and Fortune 500 CEOs on innovation. Christina is a pioneer in the metaverse. She started her master research on the topic in 2006 develop universities’ global strategies. In 2012, she completed a PhD with full scholarship using digital twin for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry. She worked for QS, the world university rankings agency, between 2013 and 2020 as China Director. Starting from scratch, she grew the UK-headquartered firm’s success in China. In January 2016, China’s Vice Premier highlighted the use of QS rankings in a speech, with the rankings impacting China’s 13th five year plan(2016-2020) funding allocations to 3005 universities with 48 million students, and a budget of £750bn. She has visited and evaluated hundreds of the world’s top universities, national labs, science parks, and hospitals, and advised their presidents on strategies to develop world-class innovation systems. As an independent candidate, Christina was the first Chinese elected to the national executive of the UK National Union of Students since 1922. Between 2008 and 2012, she represented the interests of one million international and EU students studying at 600 UK higher and further education institutions who contribute £60bn a year to the UK economy. She has sat on 20+ committees for UNESCO, World Bank, the Commonwealth, the EU, and UK Governments. She led successful global campaigns on international strategies, the future of work and skills, immigration, Equality, diversity and inclusion etc. Christina contributed to the establishment of Commonwealth Students Association, representing 2 billion youth across 56 countries. Between 2012 and 2013, she worked in the UK Parliament developing policy for Chuka Umunna, the Shadow Business, Innovations and Skills Secretary’s team. For two years she contributed to BBC as a campus journalist. She has seven years’ experience as a TV presenter for People’s Daily, interviewing heads of states, Fortune 500 CEOs. She has played a leading role at the UN to set up international standards on emerging technologies through the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the UN’s ICT agency. She is co-chairman of TaskGroup on Pres-standardisation for the CitiVerse, exploring the use of AI and virtual worlds to develop smart cities. She is the author of “People-Centred CitiVerse” – the UN’s first approved technical report on the subject – which introduced an 8-level entry point for a people-centred and planet-friendly digital future. Her co-authorship extends to UN reports such as “Definition of Metaverse,” “Metaverse for All Part I Legal Framework,” and “Part II Survey,” alongside contributions to the “Future of Travel in the Metaverse” in collaboration with UN Tourism and the “Definition of CitiVerse.” Christina leads the UN CitiVerse evaluation and assessment framework, uniting over 30 distinguished world-leading authorities. This unparalleled group offers deep expertise across global sectors, spanning data and AI interoperability, cybersecurity, and frontier technologies like nuclear fusion, space, and quantum technologies. Their collective insights from major scientific fields, tech giants, and sovereign funds ensure the CitiVerse framework integrates cutting-edge innovation with human-centered, equitable, and globally informed standards. Alongside the 73rd President of the UN General Assembly and the CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)—publisher of the top academic journal Science, she is one of six leaders appointed to the Advisory Council for the Centre for Science Futures at the International Science Council (ISC), the world’s largest science body comprising 250 national and international science academies. Through her advisory role, she helps shape understanding of how AI and other frontier technologies are impacting the global innovation system. She also serves on the advisory board on the “AI economy” for The Economist Impact, the research arm of The Economist Group, alongside Chairman of UN’s AI for Good Initiative and senior executive of S&P 100 firms. Furthermore, she is regularly consulted by the UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies, providing expert insights on AI Governance. The Metaverse Institute advise the UN, governments, investors, corporates on identifying effective use case of technologies for profits and purposes. They produced the world’s first people centred metaverse strategy Tampere Metaverse Vision 2040 which is published on the UN website. ABI research recognised The Metaverse Institute as one of the four pioneers who are using immersive technologies to develop citizen-centred smart cities, which 700 cities will adopt by 2030. This was also mentioned by the World Economic Forum in Nov 2023. In a significant step to bridge the global digital divide, The Metaverse Institute and the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on African Metaverse Governance. This collaboration will develop comprehensive policies and technical standards for metaverse development across Africa’s 52 member states and 1.3 billion people. This initiative aims to build a standardized, inclusive, and beneficial metaverse ecosystem, ensuring equitable access and responsible development. The Metaverse Institute has also been invited by UN Tourism as a Knowledge Partner to innovate the future of tourism using AI. Her work has been recognised internationally. She is featured alongside Prof Jeffrey Sachs, President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network as the Cover People on Digital Equity by Huawei’s Global Magazine Transform in 2024. She is recognised as “100 Global Women In AI 2025” by Davos 100 Women alongside Daniela Amodei, President of Anthropic, Lisa Su, CEO of AMD, Mira Murati, former OpenAI CTO, Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of UN ITU.  She is also “Most Inspirational Women of Web3 and AI” 2024 by Unstoppable Women of Web3 alongside Godmother of AI-Feifei Li, Cathie Wood-CEO of Ark Investment; Innovation Award 2024 by Japan’s International Metaverse Association; Top100 Women of the Future, Metaverse Influencer of the Year 2023 by World Metaverse Council; The Intellectual Leader of the Year 2023 by Nigeria Magazine etc. She is Chairman of the Jury for The Metaverse Entertainment World Awards 2024, under the High Patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, organised by Steven Saltzman, son of Harry Saltzman, producer of the first nine James Bond movies. She regularly meets with top leaders, is a frequent keynote speaker at high level events, and is interviewed by media. She has been featured by Emirates News Agency, Arab News, MIT Sloan Management Review, Wired, The Saudi Press Agency, Yahoo, DW, Caixin Global etc. She chaired the opening panel for The World Intellectual Property Organization’s summit on IP, addressed UNESCO on future education, UN’s High-Level Political Forum on future cities, UN Science Technology Innovation Forum on SDGs, ICAO on future of aviation, UN Virtual World Day on High-level Segment: Regulate Virtual Worlds. She is also a featured speaker by The Economist on AI, fintech, cybersecurity, space technologies, quantum, assets management; as well as on different frontier technologies with Google(web3), Nvidia (digital twins), Mastercard (AI), Lloyds Banking Group (future finance), MIT(Sustainability) etc. Her recent speaking engagements include an opening keynote address at Estonia’s annual startup conference on “It’s a Fair World After AGI? Building an Equitable Future with Frontier Tech,” where she is the opening keynote speaker following the welcome remarks from Alar Karis, the President of Estonia. She also delivered the closing keynote speech at the UAE government’s Gitex Africa conference on “Onwards 2030 Leveraging Frontier Technologies for Sustainable Progress” in Marrakech, Morocco. Additionally, she gave the closing keynote speech on “Citiverse-Where Smart Cities Put People First” on the second day of Saudi Arabia government’s Cityscape Global conference. This is the world’s largest annual real estate event with 600 speakers, 200,000 attendees from 170 countries, 200 investors with a combined portfolio of $2 trillion. She gives guest lecture at Cambridge University, Oxford University and London Business School on the global landscape of frontier technologies.

Meet Christian Stiegler Dr. Christian Stiegler is an internationally recognized thought leader at the intersection of emerging technologies and human-centered innovation. A dynamic speaker and visionary strategist, Christian applies his profound knowledge of emerging technologies to provide strategic insights that shape the creation of a sustainable, inclusive, and ethically driven digital future. Whether speaking at global conferences like SXSW or MIPCOM, he captivates audiences with his ability to distill complex trends—such as artificial intelligence, the Metaverse, and digital policy—into clear, actionable insights that inspire forward-thinking change. As the Director of Guiding Light, Christian leads transformative strategies that help organizations navigate the challenges of the digital era while prioritizing ethics and sustainability. With deep expertise in AI ethics, digital policy, algorithmic accountability, and digital governance, he plays a key role in shaping responsible innovation for governments, NGOs, and multinational corporations. His strategic guidance has been instrumental in developing digital policies that address ethical AI, privacy, and long-term sustainability. Christian is a trusted advisor to organizations including the European Commission, UNICEF, and GIZ, where his contributions directly influence global standards and best practices in digital governance. His work ensures that technology not only accelerates progress but also protects human rights, promotes equity, and reinforces transparency. A pioneer in tech for good, Christian collaborates with globally renowned artists such as Coldplay, The Rolling Stones, and Kylie Minogue to harness technology for humanitarian causes and global awareness campaigns. This work reflects his belief that ethically designed technology can provide meaningful solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. As author of the acclaimed book The 360° Gaze: Immersions in Media, Society, and Culture (MIT Press, 2021), Christian bridges academic insight and real-world application, exploring how emerging technologies shape society and culture. He has held professorships at institutions including Brunel University London, UWE Bristol, and several universities in Germany and Austria, where he taught and researched the cultural, ethical, and societal impacts of technological innovation. A highly sought-after speaker, Christian combines visionary thinking with practical, research-backed strategies. He engages global audiences by linking rapid technological change to broader societal values—making complex issues both accessible and inspiring. His mission is to equip leaders, policymakers, and innovators to thrive in the digital age—grounded in responsibility, creativity, and purpose.

Who is Nina Schick? Nina Schick is a globaly recognized expert on AI, geopolitics, and power. She has been at the forefront of how AI is reshaping global dominance—not just in business, but in military strategy, economic infrastructure, and state power. She was among the first to predict the societal impact of AI-generated content (Deepfakes, 2020) and now leads the conversation on Industrial Intelligence—the idea that AI is not just a software revolution, but a physical, geopolitical, and industrial transformation. She has advised and worked with global leaders including NATO Secretary General Anders-Fogh Rasmussen and President Joe Biden. Nina helped shaped EU policy for nearly a decade. Now she’s a trusted advisor to frontier AI firms and tech firms, including Synthesia, Qlik and Truepic. Nina is a sought-after speaker at Davos, CES, WebSummit, CogX, TEDx, and regularly appears in MIT Tech Review, WIRED, TIME, and Bloomberg. Half-Nepalese, half-German, she speaks seven languages and has worked across Europe, Asia, and North America. Now based in the U.S., Nina is focused on how AI will reshape global power in the 21st century. Nina’s Work Focuses on Three Critical Fronts: AI AS HARD POWER: How AI is the next arms race, reshaping national security and military strategy. THE AI ENERGY & COMPUTE WAR: How AI’s physical infrastructure (chips, data centers, energy) is creating new geopolitical tensions. THE INDUSTRIALIZATION OF INTELLIGENCE: Why AI is the next industrial revolution and how governments, businesses, and economies will need to adapt.

Meet Didem Ün Ateş Didem Ün Ateş is an internationally recognized expert in AI, Generative AI, and Responsible AI, with over 25 years of experience in technology strategy, innovation, and business transformation and 13 years in AI. As the Founder and CEO of LotusAI Ltd, she advises global Private Equity firms, Hedge Funds, and other Financial Services firms—including Goldman Sachs Asset Management and its portfolio companies—on AI strategy & adoption, responsible AI operationalization, and talent transformation. An Advisor and Generative AI Council Member at Goldman Sachs Value Accelerator, Didem also serves on the Board of the Edge AI Foundation and Wharton AI Studio, shaping the future of AI strategy and governance. Her thought leadership and contributions to responsible, inclusive AI have earned her multiple industry accolades, including Tech Women 100 Champion and Trailblazer 50. Previously, as VP of AI Strategy & Innovation at Schneider Electric, she spearheaded Generative AI strategy, implementation, and ROI analyses across 20 internal functions and 130,000 employees. At Microsoft, she played a pivotal role as part of company’s first Business AI Solutions at Microsoft Research, which then became Microsoft’s first AI SaaS Platform (Power Platform), driving enterprise AI growth. She also helped with the OpenAI Partnership and led Microsoft’s Responsible AI initiatives in their sales organization. Didem is a passionate advocate for AI for Good and has led diversity-focused AI programs, including ‘Alice Envisions the Future’ and ‘Girls in AI Hackathons’, empowering the next generation of AI leaders. A University of Pennsylvania and Columbia Business School alumna, Didem is a World Economic Forum Fellow and a Forbes Tech Council member, regularly speaking at global conferences on AI transformation, responsible AI, and AI upskilling/reskilling. She is an engaging and insightful speaker who bridges the gap between cutting-edge AI technology and responsible, inclusive leadership, making AI innovation both impactful and compassionate for organizations worldwide.

Eric Ries: Entrepreneur, Author, and Lean Startup Pioneer Eric Ries is an entrepreneur and the author of the New York Times bestseller The Lean Startup, which has been translated into nearly thirty languages. He is the creator of the Lean Startup methodology, which has become a global movement in business, practiced by individuals and companies around the world. His most recent book, The Startup Way, offers a fresh perspective on how modern companies use entrepreneurial management to transform culture, grow revenues, drive innovation, and poise themselves to take advantage of the enormous opportunities of the twenty-first century. He has founded a number of startups including IMVU, where he served as CTO, and he has advised on business and product strategy for startups, venture capital firms, and large companies, including GE, where he partnered with them on the FastWorks program. Eric served as the Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Harvard Business School, IDEO, and Pivotal and he is the founder and CEO of the Long Term Stock Exchange. In 2015, he ran a Kickstarter campaign to produce The Leader’s Guide, which went on to become one of the top Kickstarter book campaigns of all time. Eric lives in San Francisco with his wife and two children.

About Lara Lewington Lara is a TV presenter, journalist, and documentary maker specialising in lifestyle technology. She co-presents the BBC’s flagship technology show, Click (BBC One / BBC News). Having studied AI Ethics, and with a passion for people’s understanding artificial intelligence’s possibilities and limitations, she’s become a leading commentator across the media. Lara has presented the BBC Panorama programme Beyond Human: Artificial Intelligence and Us and Tonight: Healthy Ageing for ITV1 and has written numerous articles on the topic. Lara has appeared as an expert across a range of outlets including ITV’s Lorraine, BBC1’s The One Show, ITV’s Good Morning Britain, and has fronted several documentaries for Radio 4 including “A Documentary: By ChatGPT”. Her other passion for living our healthiest lives for longer has seen her not only often wear an array of trackers, but also make a lot of content on longevity and health innovation. Her BBC documentary, “Forever Young?” saw her quest to separate science from snake oil, unravelling the real evidence of how we may be able to increase our “healthspans”. Before joining Click in 2011, Lara’s media experience was vast and varied. She started out as a reporter for Channel Five, interviewing the biggest stars in the world, and fitting in a few gadget reviews for the channel when she had time. She was the technology columnist for the UK’s biggest selling weekly magazine, Woman, for four years, and has written for many other publications.

Meet Brian Brackeen Brian Brackeen is a General Partner at Lightship Capital, the Cincinnati-based firm investing in the most remarkable innovators and ecosystems across the nation. Brian is also a thought leader on the uses of Artificial Intelligence, having founded and led a globally recognized provider of face recognition technologies. His leadership saw the company positioned alongside tech giants like Microsoft and Face++ as one of the industry’s foremost providers, with operations in the US and Asia. Brian’s early acknowledgment of the dangers associated with algorithm focussed ethnic bias, stance against the government’s use of facial recognition, and commitment to eliminating racial discrimination in its datasets inspired the current movement toward organized regulation and oversight of the technology. Before becoming a tech entrepreneur and investor, Brian was a Senior Project Manager for Apple Inc. and a Senior Managing Consultant at IBM. In addition to his work at Lightship, Brian lectures extensively around the world on entrepreneurship, code, the digital economy, AI, and machine learning — and participates in mentorship programs for organizations like Girls Who Code, Black Girls Code, and The School District of Miami, and is an advisor to the University of Chicago Science Commercialization Center.  

I. Stephanie Boyce: Leading with Intention and Purpose I. Stephanie Boyce’s ascent to leading one of the world’s oldest learned, professions was staggering. After four attempts, she shattered the glass ceiling in a traditionally hierarchical, conservative, male-dominated profession by reaching its highest office. Her leadership significantly reshaped perceptions of what it takes to be a leader by breaking historical barriers. It’s fair to say her time in office was eventful, to put it mildly. During her 19 months in office, she served under two prime ministers, three lord chancellors, two monarchs, and over 70 ministerial resignations. Stephanie had to lead the solicitor profession through a number of once-in-a-lifetime crises such as a global pandemic, a complete change in working, the withdrawal in Afghanistan, the war in Ukraine, the cost of living crisis, and the death of Her Majesty the Queen. Her leadership during this volatile period demonstrated grace and inspiration under extreme pressure. Her focus was on keeping the ship steady and stable through those choppy waters. But she was determined to make a difference, to leave a lasting legacy of change, to be judged by the content of her character, her words, and her actions and not by the colour of her skin or background. Stephanie will enthral you with her story of resilience and determination, of leading in challenging times, and how leadership rooted in representation and resilience can drive meaningful change. Stephanie is first-generation British and grew up in a single-parent household on a council estate in a low socio-economic household. Hear how she defied the odds to become one of the most influential, successful leaders of modern times. Her story of resilience, determination, and transformative leadership continues to inspire and redefine the role of a leader in the legal profession and beyond. In her entertaining, informative, inspirational and motivational speech she shares the never-before story of the demands on her as the first president of colour, the focus on her mission and vision, to leave the profession more diverse and inclusive than the one she entered, reframing the narrative on justice, Artificial Intelligence bias and challenging the myths around what a leader should look and sound like. And that every door is open if you PUSH: Persevere Until Something Happens.  

Michelle K. Lee – AI Visionary, Former Amazon Executive, and Technology & Leadership Strategist Michelle K. Lee is an AI keynote speaker, technology and leadership expert, and the founder and CEO of Obsidian Strategies. As the former VP of Amazon’s Machine Learning Solutions Lab, Michelle advised Amazon’s biggest clients on how to implement AI, GenAI, and machine learning into their business. Now, as founder and CEO of Obsidian Strategies (“Architects for AI-Driven Strategies”), Michelle shows business leaders how AI is being applied to increase productivity, enhance customer experiences, and drive revenue across a wide range of industries. Michelle was also an executive at Google during their formative years and she brings unique perspectives based on her time in Silicon Valley. Michelle is a frequent speaker on AI, innovation, digital transformation, and board governance and has spoken at The World Knowledge Forum, South by Southwest, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Conference, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), and the National Association of Corporate Directors. Michelle has spent her career building and advising some of our country’s most innovative AI/data-driven companies (Amazon and Google), which gives her unique perspectives on the opportunities and applications of Artificial Intelligence and machine learning. As the CEO and Founder of Obsidian Strategies (“Architects of AI-Driven Strategies”), she helps Fortune companies identify and implement their highest return-on-investment AI opportunities. Previously, she was a senior executive at Amazon and the Vice President of the Machine Learning Solutions Lab at Amazon Web Services (AWS). At AWS, she led a global team of business consultants and data scientists who worked with clients from a broad range of industries to spot and implement their most fruitful AI/machine learning applications. She also played a key role in addressing policy, regulatory, and ethical risks associated with AI services and applications and was the founding business executive lead for AWS’s responsible AI efforts. Through both her industry and government experiences, Michelle has a unique understanding and ability to balance the opportunities and risks in AI, an area of active interest to regulatory and legislative bodies as well as society. Michelle is an MIT AI Lab-trained computer scientist and has worked at the MIT AI and Hewlett-Packard Research Laboratories. She has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, NPR, and the MIT Sloan Management Review. For her expertise, she has testified before Congress about 10 times and received numerous awards for her leadership and professional accomplishments. Before Amazon, Michelle served as the presidentially-appointed Under Secretary of Commerce and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, one of the largest intellectual property offices in the world, where she brought AI and data analytics to the agency to enhance operations. As the head of the 200-year-old U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, she led over 10,000 people to implement an agency-wide AI strategy, increasing the quality, speed, and consistency at which patents were issued. Prior to public service, she spent her entire career in Silicon Valley, including eight years as an executive at Google during its formative years.

Dr. Markus Bernhardt: Global Futurist Leader in AI Strategy and Transformation Dr. Markus Bernhardt, a globally recognized futurist and leader in AI strategy, transforms complex concepts into actionable strategies that drive innovation and operational excellence. With a doctorate in particle physics, Dr. Bernhardt combines analytical precision with real-world expertise, empowering leaders to embrace AI-driven transformation confidently. Based in San Francisco, he operates at the forefront of global tech innovation, guiding organizations worldwide through the evolving landscape of AI and transformation. Unique Value Proposition As the co-creator of the TTE AI Strategy Framework, Dr. Bernhardt delivers practical and adaptable solutions for senior leaders. His engaging and energetic presentations break down the complexities of AI, providing audiences with clear, actionable insights to turn disruption into strategic advantage. Client Feedback Summary Audiences consistently praise Dr. Bernhardt for his ability to demystify AI and inspire meaningful change. His talks leave leaders equipped with the tools and confidence to lead their organizations into the future, transforming potential challenges into opportunities for growth. Experience and Impact Dr. Bernhardt’s insights have been featured in leading publications like Forbes, The Learning Guild, Association for Talent Development, Training Magazine, Training Journal, and The HR Exchange. Known for his balanced approach to AI, technology, and innovation, he regularly shares his expertise on numerous podcasts, shaping global conversations around responsible AI adoption and transformation. Dynamic and Engaging Delivery Known for his energetic and engaging style, Dr. Bernhardt makes complex topics accessible and actionable. His keynotes resonate with diverse audiences, from senior executives to frontline managers, fostering a culture of innovation and readiness that define his work as a futurist.

Meet Cassie Kozyrkov Cassie Kozyrkov, CEO of Kozyr, is a renowned leader in artificial intelligence. She is best known for founding the field of Decision Intelligence and serving as Google’s first Chief Decision Scientist, where she spearheaded Google’s transformation into an AI-first company. Today, Cassie is a sought-after AI advisor and speaker who has transformed how organizations like Gucci, NASA, Spotify, Meta, and GSK approach AI strategy. Passionate about elevating human potential through the responsible adoption of complex technology, she also serves on the Innovation Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and an investor in emerging product companies. Her influence on Google’s culture is legendary; no matter how big the auditorium, Google had to use lotteries to manage the demand to participate in one of her live workshops. Her work, which included personally training over 20,000 Googlers in AI and data-driven decision-making, impacted more than 500 company initiatives. Combining deep technical knowledge with theater-trained charisma, Cassie is a captivating keynote speaker with the rare ability to make complex concepts accessible, engaging, and actionable for executive and general audiences alike. Her humor, wit, and vivid analogies ensure that people of all stripes leave her talks inspired and equipped to drive innovation. Cassie has delighted live audiences in more than 40 countries and on all seven continents, including stages at the United Nations, World Economic Forum, Web Summit, and SXSW. Cassie has appeared on the cover of Forbes AI and featured in Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Fast Company, WIRED, Success, Entrepreneur, as well as a recent documentary on the AI revolution. Her online courses and more than 200+ published articles have reached millions and cemented her position as a LinkedIn Top Voice and the #1 Writer in AI on Medium for many years. She is followed by more than 24,000 CxOs. Hailing from South Africa, Cassie began her undergraduate studies at the age of 15 at Nelson Mandela University and earned degrees in economics, mathematical statistics, psychology and neuroscience from the University of Chicago, NCSU, and Duke University, which honored her as a Few-Glasson Distinguished Alumna for her significant contributions to the fields of AI and Decision Intelligence. Why Book Cassie Kozyrkov for Your Corporate Event? Strategic AI Pioneer As Google’s first Chief Decision Scientist and the founder of Decision Intelligence, Cassie Kozyrkov redefined how industry leaders leverage data and AI for strategic advantage. She spearheaded Google’s transition to an AI-first company in 2017, personally training 20,000 Googlers across all roles and backgrounds for effective collaboration to harness the potential of data and influencing over 500 high-impact projects. With over two decades of expertise, Cassie is uniquely positioned to guide executives through the complexities of AI adoption and innovation. Unmatched Expertise and Influence Advisor to the C-Suite: Cassie has counseled senior leaders at top organizations like Lenovo, NASA, Gucci, HSBC, Home Depot, Vodafone, and GSK, helping them harness AI for transformative outcomes. Global Thought Leader: Featured on the cover of Forbes AI and recognized by Fortune, WIRED, Fast Company, WSJ, and the Harvard Business Review, she is a leading voice in AI strategy. Educational Impact: Beyond training over 20,000 Googlers in data-driven decision-making and AI, her guidance has reached millions worldwide through her courses and publications. Incredible Impact: Beyond training over 20,000 Googlers in data-driven decision-making and AI, her guidance has reached millions worldwide through her courses and publications. Executive Reach: She is followed by over 24,000 C-Level executives. Engaging Storyteller with Universal Appeal Captivating Speaker: Cassie combines deep technical knowledge with theater-trained charisma, making her an exceptional communicator. She uses humor, wit, and vivid analogies to transform complex AI concepts into actionable insights. Wide Appeal: Her talks resonate with diverse audiences, ensuring that CEOs, technical teams, and creative professionals leave inspired and equipped to drive innovation. Versatile Performer: Cassie has logged over 1200 hours on stage across all formats from keynotes on the world’s biggest stages through to private corporate leadership workshops. Renowned for her stage presence, she is also an excellent virtual speaker. International Prestige: Cassie has delighted live audiences in over 40 countries and on all 7 continents, including stages at the United Nations, World Economic Forum, Web Summit, and SXSW. Proven Impact on Business Transformation Catalyst for Strategic Overhaul: Her insights have prompted organizations to reshape their AI strategies and overhaul major initiatives, leading to significant competitive advantages. Trusted by Leaders: CEOs not only invite Cassie to address their senior teams but also bring her back to inspire broader leadership, reflecting the profound value she delivers. Actionable Insights: Offers practical approaches to future-proof your organization in an era of accelerating change, ensuring you stay ahead of industry disruptions. Global Recognition and Esteemed Authority Innovation Advisor: Serves on the Innovation Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, influencing economic strategies at the highest level. Academic Honors: Holding degrees from the University of Chicago, NCSU, and Duke University in economics, psychology, neuroscience, and mathematical statistics with a focus on machine learning, Cassie was recognized by Duke University in 2024 as a Few-Glasson Distinguished Alumna for her significant contributions to the fields of AI and Decision Intelligence. Influence: Authored over 200 influential articles, reaching millions and earning the title of LinkedIn Top Voice for six consecutive years. With her unmatched expertise and captivating charm, Cassie Kozyrkov isn’t just a speaker—she’s a catalyst for the future of AI, guiding the world toward smarter, more ethical, and human-centric artificial intelligence. When you engage with Cassie, you’re connecting with a visionary leader redefining the future of technology. Cassie embodies the fusion of technical mastery, executive experience, and human insight, making her an indispensable voice in the conversation about AI and its role in shaping our world.