Technology & Innovation Speakers

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.

Jim McKelvey is the Co-founder of Square and a serial entrepreneur. He is the author of The Innovation Stack and a recognized expert in digital payment disruption and scalable business models. He is the co-founder of LaunchCode, a non-profit that creates pathways for aspiring professionals to find work in the tech sector. His keynotes share insights from his successful career, providing a practical blueprint for how companies can build stable organizational structures on the principles of entrepreneurship and relentless innovation.

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.

Daniel Susskind is an economist, Fellow in Economics at Oxford University, and a leading expert on AI and the future of work. He is the co-author of The Future of the Professions. His books, including the acclaimed A World Without Work, have been widely recognized, with his most recent work, Growth – A Reckoning, shortlisted for the Financial Times & Schroders Business Book of the Year 2024. His talks provide crucial analysis on automation, the future of the professions, and how to distribute wealth in a world with less work.

Steven Bartlett is a highly influential entrepreneur, the host of Europe’s leading podcast, 'The Diary of a CEO', and the youngest 'Dragon' on BBC's Dragons' Den. He is a multiple bestselling author; his book The Diary Of A CEO was a Sunday Times #1 bestseller. His keynotes provide actionable strategies on leadership, digital marketing, entrepreneurship, and mental health, focused on inspiring and empowering a new, diverse generation of creators and business leaders.

Dr. Pramod Varma is the visionary Chief Architect of Aadhaar and UPI. He is the CTO of the EkStep Foundation and a leading global expert on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). He is the co-creator of the Beckn Protocol, the open-source base for India's ONDC e-commerce initiative. His keynotes provide senior leaders and global policymakers with a strategic blueprint for designing and deploying scalable, inclusive, and equitable digital public infrastructure (DPI) systems.

Amitabh Kant is a top Indian policymaker, former G20 Sherpa, and former CEO of NITI Aayog. He is the architect of flagship national initiatives, including the Startup India and Make in India movements. His work accelerated India’s jump of 79 positions in the Ease of Doing Business rankings and positioned the country as the third-best ecosystem for startups globally. His keynotes offer unique insight into Digital Public Infrastructure, Financial Reform, and how emerging economies can successfully scale solutions and achieve responsible growth.

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.

Scott D. Anthony is a globally recognized expert on disruptive change and a two-time Thinkers50 most influential thinker. He is the former CEO of Innosight and a Professor at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. The author of eight books, including Dual Transformation and the bestseller Eat, Sleep, Innovate, his work provides a practical playbook for forward-thinking organizations. His keynotes are highly sought after for their actionable insights on building a culture of innovation and mastering the art of converting ambiguity into strategic opportunity.

Michael Coates is the former CISO of Twitter and the Co-founder and CEO of Altitude Networks, a startup specializing in enterprise cloud security. He is a highly recognized security leader who formerly served as the Chairman of the board of directors for OWASP, the world's largest non-profit application security organization. His keynotes provide actionable strategies for organizations to prepare for the future of security and leverage technology to prevent cloud data from being accessed without authorization.

Hashem Al-Ghaili is a science communicator and a leading voice on the future of science and technology. With a background in biotechnology, he is the creator of the viral "Science Nature Page," which has over 30 million followers and is a go-to source for news and information on scientific breakthroughs. A visionary keynote speaker, Al-Ghaili provides a clear and compelling look at the future of science. He speaks on biotechnology, AI, and sustainable energy, offering audiences a transformative guide to understanding the latest scientific breakthroughs and their impact on business and society.

Dr. Ajai Chowdhry is a co-founder of HCL, a Padma Bhushan recipient, and a pioneer who helped lay the foundation for the entire Indian IT industry. He led HCL Infosystems' growth from $89M to $2.6B in the 1990s. He is a strategic advisor focused on "IT for the masses" and is currently focusing on incubating entrepreneurship as a board member of Indian Angel Network. His keynotes draw on his experience to provide a strategic blueprint for entrepreneurship, global services capabilities, and digital transformation in India.

Michelle K. Lee is a leading expert on innovation and intellectual property law. She is the former Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), a role in which she was the first woman to serve. She also has a distinguished career in Silicon Valley, including as Deputy General Counsel for Google. A compelling keynote speaker, Lee provides an expert overview of the challenges and opportunities in the world of innovation, intellectual property, and technology policy. Her talks are ideal for leaders and innovators who want to learn how to protect their ideas and foster a culture of creativity and growth.

Rudy de Waele is a Futurist, personal transformation coach, and an alumnus of Singularity University. He is a leading expert in innovation strategies, IoT, and digital transformation. He has created over 200 industry events globally and advises major brands including Google, IBM, and Louis Vuitton. His keynotes, informed by his book Shift 2020, provide leaders with actionable insights on how to re-invent businesses by leveraging AI, robotics, and digital transformation.

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.

Neil Redding is a leading Near Futurist and Innovation Architect with 30 years of expertise in emerging technology strategy. He is the founder of Redding Futures and advises world-class brands on leveraging AI and spatial computing. His talks, presented at SXSW and the Dubai Future Forum, guide leaders toward the realization that our realities are wholly co-created. He provides actionable insights on the Agentic Era, shifting businesses from static machines to resilient, continuously evolving ecosystems that leverage AI for sustainable growth.

Neelam Dhawan is a distinguished IT executive and former Managing Director for both Microsoft and Hewlett Packard in India. She is a recognized leader in business transformation and technology strategy. Recognized by Fortune and Forbes as one of the Most Powerful Women in Business, she is a current Board member at ICICI Bank and Capita PLC. Her keynotes draw on her experience to discuss the vital role of the CEO, managing complex technology in a matrixed organization, and driving the diversity agenda in the tech sector.

Jason Schenker is a globally top-ranked economist, a leading futurist, and the author of 37 books and 16 #1 bestsellers, including Jobs for Robots. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Wargaming. Bloomberg News has ranked him the #1 forecaster in the world in 31 categories since 2011. His keynotes, delivered to organizations like the CIA, DOD, and NATO, provide deep insights into AI, Quantum Computing, Supply Chain resilience, and geopolitical risks like Cold War Two.