Artificial Intelligence Speakers

Dr. Andrew McAfee is an MIT Principal Research Scientist and the Co-founder of the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy. He is the author of The Geek Way and the bestseller The Second Machine Age. Named to both the Thinkers50 list and the Politico 50 group, he provides deeply researched insights into the "Geek Way"—the radical mindset that enables organizations to outpace competitors. His keynotes are invaluable for decision-makers seeking to understand how to capitalize on Generative AI and drive organizational agility.

Sandy Carter is a former Fortune 25 executive and a top-rated global speaker on AI, IoT, and digital transformation. She is a bestselling author and was named one of CNN’s Top 10 Most Powerful Women in Tech. With an MBA from Harvard Business School and a degree in Computer Science from Duke, she provides strategic insight into how companies can leverage technology for growth. Her keynotes focus on innovation, digital strategy, and Women in Business, offering practical tools to transform company culture for the AI and IoT era.

Dr. Ken Goldberg is a Professor at UC Berkeley, a pioneer in robotics and AI, and a highly-regarded filmmaker/artist. He is the Director of the CITRIS People and Robots Initiative. The creator of the first robot on the Internet, his presentations blend his expertise in automation, social information filtering, and creative problem solving. His work has been recognized with the Presidential Faculty Fellowship (Bill Clinton) and the Joseph Engelberger Robotics Award.

Dr. Mohanbir Sawhney is a globally recognized expert in strategic marketing and digital innovation. Business Week named him one of the 25 most influential people in e-Business. A Professor at the Kellogg School of Management, he advises and speaks to Global 2000 firms and governments worldwide. His keynotes provide highly actionable insights on organic growth, process-centric marketing, and new media strategies for navigating digital disruption.

Ayesha Khanna is the Co-Founder and CEO of ADDO AI, a firm specializing in AI solutions. She is a strategic advisor to governments and major corporations on Artificial Intelligence, smart cities, and innovation strategy. Her firm, ADDO AI, was recognized by Forbes as a leading AI company in Asia. As a keynote speaker, Ayesha shares actionable insights on scenario analysis, new product development, and how countries and companies can harness technology to gain a competitive edge, as detailed in her book Hybrid Reality.

Toby Walsh is a world-leading expert on artificial intelligence and the author of 2062: The World that AI Made. As a professor of AI at the University of New South Wales, he is a prominent voice in the ethical and societal implications of AI. As a keynote speaker, Walsh provides a clear and balanced perspective on the future of artificial intelligence. He offers a compelling look at the potential of AI while also raising the critical questions we must answer to ensure it is developed responsibly.

Paul Daugherty is the former CEO of the Accenture Technology Group and former CTIO, leading the firm's transition into a digital leader. He is a Thinkers50 Digital Thinking Award winner and an acclaimed advisor on AI, Cloud, and Quantum technologies. The co-author of the influential book Human + Machine, Daugherty champions the "missing middle"—the crucial pairing of human capability with machine intelligence. His keynotes provide executives with a warm, thoughtful, and practical blueprint for achieving responsible AI deployment and forging a strategic path forward in the age of exponential technology growth.

Dr. David Hanson is the Founder and CEO of Hanson Robotics and the creator of Sophia the Robot. He is a leading expert in the development of human-like robots with the ultimate goal of achieving safe and benign superintelligent AI. His Ph.D. dissertation, "Humanizing Robots," outlines his mission to bring robots to life through artistic and scientific research. His keynotes inspire audiences to learn about the future of AI, robotics, and innovation, and how to safely navigate the ethical implications of creating truly aware and conscious machines.

Nina Schick is a leading global expert on AI and geopolitics, and a highly sought-after speaker at forums like Davos and CES. She was one of the first to predict the societal impact of Deepfakes. Her expertise, which includes advising NATO and President Biden, is focused on how AI is reshaping global dominance—in military strategy, economic infrastructure, and state power. She provides organizations with a strategic roadmap for what it means to lead in the Age of AI.

Dr. Max Tegmark is a Professor of Physics at MIT and a leading cosmologist and AI researcher. He is the President of the Future of Life Institute and a Fellow of the American Physical Society. His books, including the bestsellers Our Mathematical Universe and Life 3.0, explore the nature of reality and the profound societal implications of AI. His keynotes provide highly sought-after insights on physics, artificial intelligence, and the future of humanity, emphasizing the need for responsible development and public understanding of science.

Dr. Jürgen Schmidhuber is a pioneering expert in AI and deep learning, serving as the Scientific Director of the Swiss AI Lab, IDSIA. His groundbreaking work has significantly advanced neural network technology. The recipient of the Neural Networks Pioneer Award and the Godel Prize, he is the author of influential books on AI and deep learning. As a highly sought-after speaker, he shares authoritative insights on neural networks, their impact on society, and the accelerating progress toward advanced artificial intelligence.

Dr. Babak Hodjat is a serial entrepreneur and the Co-founder and Chief Scientist of Sentient Technologies, architects of the world's largest distributed AI system. He is the principal inventor of the technology behind Apple's Siri. As the CTO of AI at Cognizant, he advises on the future of business dynamics, particularly the implications of natural language processing, machine learning, and genetic algorithms. His keynotes provide deep, high-level insights into distributed AI and the strategy required to successfully implement intelligent interfaces for mobile and enterprise computing.

Dr. Pranav Mistry is the inventor of the revolutionary wearable device SixthSense and the former President and CEO of Samsung STAR Labs. He is an expert in human-technology interaction and artificial reality. Recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, he is the founder of the deep technology company TWO, specializing in interactive AI experiences. His keynotes are highly interactive, sharing his unique vision for how spatial computing and AI can solve complex problems and create a lasting, positive change in the world.

Dr. Mark Esposito is a globally recognized expert in AI, the circular economy, and the forces of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. He is a Faculty Affiliate at Harvard University and the Co-founder of the AI solutions firm Nexus FrontierTech. The author of over a dozen books, including the bestsellers The AI Republic and The Great Remobilization, he advises executives and governments globally. His keynotes bring clarity to complex issues, equipping audiences with actionable strategies for building resilient organizations and effectively embedding machine learning into core business processes.

Sophia the Robot is the world’s first robot to be granted citizenship and serves as the first Robot Innovation Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme. She is Hanson Robotics' most advanced human-like robot and a platform for AI research. Her highly visible appearances and speeches have made her a global symbol of technological innovation. Her talks explore The Future of AI Personified, focusing on her role in medicine and education, and inspiring critical discussions about human-AI collaboration and the journey toward robot autonomy and sentience.

Dr. Justine Cassell is a foundational pioneer in Conversational AI, a faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University, and a senior researcher at INRIA Paris. She is the credited developer of the Embodied Conversational Agent (ECA). She is a long-time advisor to the World Economic Forum and a member of the French governmental committee CNNUM (Council on the Future of Digital in France). Her keynotes translate complex research into actionable insights on the impact of AI on learning and communication, focusing on developing technologies that evoke humans' most humane capabilities.

Sharon Gai is a former executive at Alibaba and a General Manager at a billion-dollar e-commerce unicorn. She is a leading international speaker on AI and innovation, and the author of the successful book Ecommerce Reimagined. As a Global Shaper for the World Economic Forum, she advises global brands and heads of state on programmatic marketing and AI strategy. Her keynotes, including the most requested topic "How to do more with less," offer practical, unique, and actionable advice to thrive during turbulent economic times.

Jaspreet Bindra is a top global expert and the author of the bestsellers The Tech Whisperer and Winning With AI. He formerly led Digital Transformation for the Mahindra Group and was a Regional Director at Microsoft. A Cambridge University graduate in AI, Ethics, and Society, he is recognized as the inaugural “Digitalist of the Year” by Mint and SAP. His keynotes provide leaders with the strategic insights and methodologies to leverage Generative AI and other frontier technologies for accelerated economic growth and societal impact.