Book Tech & Humanity Speakers

Sebastian Thrun is a distinguished computer scientist, co-founder of Google X, and a pioneer in robotics and AI. He is a recognized authority on autonomous systems and online education. As a keynote speaker, Thrun shares visionary insights from his work at Google X and his ongoing efforts to democratize education through Udacity. His talks provide leaders in business and technology with a clear roadmap for understanding the profound implications of artificial intelligence, robotics, and online learning for the future of industry and the workforce.

Dr. Kai-Fu Lee is a leading AI expert, venture capitalist, and the Chairman and CEO of Sinovation Ventures, which manages a $2+ billion fund focused on Chinese high-tech companies. He previously served as President of Google China. The author of the bestselling AI Superpowers, he is a highly respected expert on the competitive dynamics between Silicon Valley and China. His keynotes provide strategic foresight on AI's encroachment on labor forces and the ethical responsibilities of technological power.

Dr. Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist and Professor at NYU Stern School of Business. He is the bestselling author of books like The Righteous Mind and The Anxious Generation, focusing on the intuitive foundations of morality and societal division. His research has been instrumental in co-founding initiatives like HeterodoxAcademy.org and The Constructive Dialogue Institute. His highly-sought after talks provide critical insights into political polarization, the decline of teen mental health due to social media, and strategies for building constructive dialogue across profound moral differences.

Ray Kurzweil is a world-renowned inventor, a recipient of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, and one of the most accurate futurists globally. He is the author of New York Times bestsellers The Singularity Is Near and How to Create a Mind. As a speaker, he leverages his Law of Accelerating Returns to provide data-backed predictions on the future of AI, health, and longevity. His presentations provide an optimistic framework for organizations seeking to master strategy, innovation, and technological trends in an age of exponential growth.

Garry Kasparov is a legendary chess grandmaster, political activist, and author of Deep Thinking. He is the Chairman of the Human Rights Foundation and one of the world's foremost experts on strategy, AI, and geopolitics. His talks draw parallels between strategic decision-making in chess and in modern challenges, from the Russia-Ukraine conflict to the rise of authoritarianism. Kasparov provides audiences with clear insights on strategy, leadership, and the necessity of safeguarding democracy and global stability.

Dr. Katalin Karikó is a Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine (2023) and the scientific pioneer who laid the groundwork for mRNA vaccines. Her research is the basis for the BioNTech/Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. A former Vice President at BioNTech and a researcher who battled academic skepticism for decades, her story is one of profound perseverance. Her keynotes inspire audiences with lessons on resilience, the importance of belief in one's vision, and the transformative power of groundbreaking scientific discovery.

Cassie Kozyrkov is a pioneer in Artificial Intelligence and the founder of the field of Decision Intelligence. She is the former Chief Decision Scientist at Google, where she led the company’s AI-first cultural transformation and personally trained over 20,000 employees. As a sought-after AI advisor and keynote speaker, she uses wit, humor, and vivid analogies to make complex concepts accessible and actionable for executive and general audiences alike. Her talks focus on responsible AI adoption, elevating human potential, and leveraging data for superior decision-making, offering insights valued by CxOs globally.

Henry Ajder is a world-leading expert on AI, deepfakes, and the synthetic revolution. His pioneering work, including the BBC documentary The Future Will be Synthesised, has earned him recognition as a "Generative AI Power Player." He is the founder of Latent Space Advisory, which helps business and political leaders navigate the fast-moving AI landscape. His keynotes, delivered to organizations like McKinsey and Louis Vuitton, provide crucial insights on AI strategy, regulation, ethics, and trust in the new age of generative technology.

Dr. Anil Seth is a Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex and a leading authority on the science of consciousness. His main-stage TED Talk has over 15 million views. The author of the bestselling book Being You, he is a recipient of the Royal Society's Michael Faraday Prize for exemplary science communication. His expertise is crucial for organizations interested in the intersection of AI, technology, and neuroscience, providing deep insights into the construction of subjective reality.

Kevin Slavin is a game design pioneer and media theorist who co-founded the influential game studio Area/Code. His work is a powerful look at how algorithms are shaping our world, a topic he explored in his highly popular TED Talk. He is an expert on the intersection of technology, digital media, and human behavior. A compelling keynote speaker, Slavin shares his insights on game development, technology, and the future of human-computer interaction. He speaks on how algorithms impact business, strategy, and daily life, offering audiences a clear roadmap for understanding the forces that drive our digital world.

Dr. Tali Sharot is a globally recognized Professor at UCL and MIT who directs the Affective Brain Lab. Her research in neuroscience and behavioral economics reveals the forces that shape our decisions and beliefs. Her influential books, including The Influential Mind and The Optimism Bias, have been widely praised by The New York Times and TIME magazine. Her talks, including four viral TED Talks with over 15 million views, provide leaders with practical, science-based strategies for inducing behavioral change and making better decisions across finance, marketing, and public policy.

Tony Seba is a top-ranked futurist, Amazon bestselling author, and the Co-founder of the think tank RethinkX. He is a world-renowned forecaster of disruptions in energy and transportation.

Keren Elazari is an internationally recognized cybersecurity analyst and strategic advisor with 25 years of experience. She is the founder of the global network Leading Cyber Ladies and a senior researcher at Tel Aviv University. Her influential TED Talk, viewed by millions and chosen for TED’s ‘Most Powerful Ideas,’ established her as a global thought leader on security and hacking. As a speaker, she advises major corporations and government agencies on emerging security technologies and the necessity of engaging the hacker community for better digital defense.

Daniel Burrus is a world-renowned Futurist and strategic advisor to Fortune 500 companies, celebrated for his exceptional accuracy in predicting technology trends and disruptions. The author of bestsellers including Flash Foresight and The Anticipatory Organization, his philosophy centers on leveraging Hard Trends to anticipate disruption and achieve a competitive advantage. His keynotes provide leaders with practical strategies for turning change into an opportunity for exponential growth.

Vishen Lakhiani is the founder and CEO of Mindvalley, a global personal growth platform. He is a New York Times bestselling author and one of the world's most influential spiritual teachers, leading a movement of growth-seekers spanning 195 countries. His books, including The Code of the Extraordinary Mind and the Wall Street Journal bestseller The Buddha and the Badass, teach practical strategies for self-mastery and entrepreneurial success. His keynotes inspire audiences to achieve work-life integration, dream big, and use meditation and intuition as core business drivers.

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.

Tim Urban is the co-founder of the widely popular blog Wait But Why and a renowned speaker known for simplifying complex subjects like AI, technology, and the human experience through his unique long-form writing and illustrations. His TED Talk on procrastination is one of the most-watched of all time. His bestselling book, What’s Our Problem?, introduces a groundbreaking framework for understanding societal challenges by analyzing how we think rather than what we think.

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.