Top 35 Artificial Intelligence Speakers
- By Declan McManus
- May 03, 2023
Artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing and changing almost every industry there is, yet many people hear AI and feel mistrust and fear. Realistically, you’re using AI every day and probably never think of it. Asking your AI speaker to find a recipe or to find what streaming channel a movie is on, that’s AI. Asking your device to find the movie of choice and start it on the TV in your living room, that’s also AI.
When you learn the true value of AI, you better understand how it improves performance, convenience, and precision. AI can become a companion to an older adult who lives alone, ensure incisions for surgery are exact, and that a pallet’s weight isn’t even an ounce more than it should be. Our top 10 artificial intelligence speakers provide insights into the past, present, and future of AI.
He’s your go-to expert on all things related to AI. Whether you want to learn more about autonomous AI assistants, generative AI, or advancements in AI over the years, Steve Brown is the speaker we recommend. He’s spent more than 25 years in artificial intelligence and high tech and was the in-house futurist at Google DeepMind and Chief Evangelist and Futurist at Intel Labs and is currently a strategic advisor to Energetic AI.
Nell Watson is an expert in AI from a unique vantage point. She’s an interdisciplinary researcher focused on protecting human rights and making sure AI and similar technologies are ethical and safe. She’s the Chair of the IEEE’s ECPAIS Transparency Experts Focus Group and Vice-Chair of the P7001 Transparency of Autonomous Systems Committee on AI Ethics & Safety. Her talks on “Hitting the Ground Running With AI” and “Humanizing Machines” are extremely popular.
You have Dag Kittlaus to thank for Siri, the world’s first virtual personal assistant. After Apple acquired Siri in 2010, He founded Viv, a company that aimed to make it possible for people to talk to anything and everything. Through Viv, he envisions a world where you can hear a song playing, ask your virtual assistant when that artist is in concert, and have it respond and bring up tour dates, nearby locations, and ticket prices all at once. Samsung acquired Viv in 2016.
For 10 years, Henry Coutinho-Mason was the managing director at Trendwatching. He’s also the author of two books, including “Future Normal: How We Will Work and Thrive in the Next Decade.” He’s an expert in “The Future of X” and has plenty to share on consumer trends and innovation strategy and how AI works with them. One of his popular keynotes is “Beyond the Hype: How to Think About – And Thrive In! – The AI Era.”
Oracle has only had six presidents in its company history, and Timothy Chou is one of them. He was the president of Oracle on Demand, a cloud business. Back in the early 1980s, he was asked to teach Introductory Computer Architecture at Stanford University, a class he taught for 15 years. He also taught Stanford’s first class on cloud computing. “Transforming Healthcare Planet Wide With AI” is a keynote he often gives in person and virtually.
Linda Bernardi is the CEO and Co-Founder of XdMind, Inc. It’s a company that uses AI to adapt music to video gaming. She’s skilled in helping clients imagine, develop, build, and redesign products that shape the future. All of this came about from her work as Chief Innovation Officer at IBM, where she helped introduce Watson to the world.
With 70 patents to his name, Pablos Holman is one of our top innovators, and he’s also a world-renowned hacker who spends countless hours breaking, building, and troubleshooting new technologies. His TED talks have more than 30 million views and cover some of his futuristic inventions, including a 3D food printer or a laser device that shoots mosquitoes from the skies. He’s a top speaker on AI, robotics, and his trip to Mars.
Tom Koulopoulos is the author of “Megatrends,” and that’s ideal for insights into AI. “Gigatrends” looks at the seven tech trends that shape how you live, work, and play. It’s one of his more than a dozen books on building a thriving business. AI and machine learning are two areas where he’s passionate and loves sharing his insights with audiences of all sizes.
Marita Cheng is an advocate for women in technology. Forbes named her one of the “World’s Top 50 Women in Tech 2018.” She’s the CEO and founder of Aubot, a company that created Teleport, a telepresence robot for hospitalized children or people with disabilities to still attend school and work. Teleport is also used to socialize with isolated older adults. Her human-like robots embrace AI in positive, life-changing ways.
Mark Kelly is the co-founder of an international AI staffing firm. His AI knowledge and expertise in an executive search consultancy established a new, exciting way to find staff. He’s also the founder of Artificial Ireland and the AI Awards. Two of his most popular speaking topics are “The Impact of AI Across Industries” and “Generative AI: Transforming Industries.”
After his time at IBM, Paul Gibbons focused his career on exponential technologies like AI, cloud computing, and digital transportation. He’s the author of the bestselling “The Science of Organizational Change” and specializes in generative AI, a topic he covers in “The Human Side of GenAI and the Future of Work.”
Alex Salkever brings 20+ years of experience in AI, ChatGPT, cloud computing, self-driving cars, and virtual reality to the table. He’s an award-winning author and expert in emerging technologies. He’s an in-demand speaker on the future of technology on topics like “AI and the Future of Technology Infrastructure: It’s All Going to Change” and “The AI Cheat Code: How ChatGPT (and AI Tools) Will (And Won’t) Forever Alter Human Work.”
Daniel Newman is an expert in digital transformation, Big Data, Cloud Computing, and IoT. He’s the founding partner and Principal Analyst at Futurum Research. Daniel is also the bestselling author of “Human/Machine” and an expert in technology's role in the future. “Human/Machine: The Future of Our Partnership With Machines” explores AI and automation as key components of a fourth industrial revolution.
Tan Le is the neuroinformatics company, EMOTIV. EMOTIV created non-invasive “brainwear” that reads and interprets a person’s brainwaves. She’s a pioneer in AI as it relates to the brain-computer interface. Tan is an expert to have talk to your group or organization about the innovative ways AI, automation, and brain augmentation will bring about change.
Fortune 500 CEOs rave over Ian Beacraft’s insights into innovation. He’s the founder and Chief Futurist at Signal and Cipher and helps companies find their way through a rapidly changing technology landscape. He has several highly-praised keynotes, but “Artificial Intelligence” tops the list.
She’s the first person to write a book on AI-generated content. Nina Schick’s specialty is Generative AI, and she’s worked hard to make AI accessible to everyone. The Era of Generative AI is Nina’s creation, and that community now has well over 100,000 members. She’s also an advisor to Synthesia, an AI-to-video platform, and Truepic, a media authentication technology. Her list of AI-related speaking topics is long and includes “Open-Source Generative AI: Challenges and Opportunities” and “AI and Geopolitics: Navigating the Impact of Generative AI.”
Dr. Dan Javorsek retired after close to three decades in the USAF. In that time, he was a Program Manager in the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Strategic Technology Office. There, he helped develop technologies involving AI and machine learning. He’s won a Lark-Horowitz Prize in Physics and an Intelligence Research Award. “Human-AI Harmony” and "Artificial Intelligence at the Future of War: Trust, Ethics, and AI” are two of his top speaking topics.
Daniel Siebert is the Director of Innovation Marketing at Moody’s. He’s achieved that role after years with Huawei USA and Google. While AI makes it easier than ever to work, play, and learn, it also has cons. Daniel specializes in helping people understand the pros and cons associated with machine learning and AI.
Miguel Luengo-Oroz was the UN’s first data scientist. He’s a leader in the responsible use of technology for social impact. Among his specialties are the use of AI and Big Data for global health and sustainable development. He’s an advocate for Responsible Artificial Intelligence and how that relates to human rights. He has several popular speaking topics, including “AI and a Better World,” “AI For Health,” and “The AI Revolution: Application, Risks, Opportunities, and the Future.”
Aaron Bare is the bestselling author of “Exponential Theory: The Power of Thinking Big.” It’s a book designed to help leaders “think bigger.” This is important as the future is going to mean embracing new thoughts and technologies like AI, the Cloud, and other exponential technologies.
In 30+ years, Jim Carroll has talked to more than two million people. He’s a leading trends and innovation expert who is just as comfortable in front of a small organization as he is in front of a massive one. “The Rise of Robots, AI, Machine Intelligence, & Other Disruptive Technologies” is one of his most popular keynote talks. He’s also an expert in “The Acceleration of AI,” which is another great topic to consider.
Dan Shuart’s four decades in the tech industry make it clear that he’s a valued contributor to any AI presentation or talk. He hosts “Digital Dan,” a podcast sharing the lessons he’s learned with digital advancements, including teaching service dogs how to use Alexa. “Meet Your AI Coworker” is his most popular speaking topic.
He’s the Chief Science Officer at Data Prime, Inc., an AI startup. Since April 2021, Dr. Kirk Borne has tapped into his insights and knowledge as a research astrophysicist and professor of Astrophysics and Computational Science at George Mason University to teach others about AI. “How Data and AI Are Reshaping Our World” is one of his many speaking topics.
Hart Brown is one of the world’s most sought-after AI advisors. He’s helped more than 50 governments and some of the world’s largest companies with AI, IoT, and quantum computing. As the CEO of Future Point of View, he’s both a Certified Futurist and a Qualified Risk Director. “Artificial Intelligence: The Outlook of Technology, Security, and Threats” is one of his most popular speaking topics.
Hammersley Futures is an international strategic forecasting consultancy. Its founder, Ben Hammersley, is the author of “Now For Then: How To Face The Digital Future Without Fear.” Ben doesn’t focus on the negative aspects of technological developments. He uses humor and warmth to share his views on the future and what role technology and AI will play in it.
The Futurist is a leadership expert and founder of AIRI, the AI Readiness Initiative. Ian Kahn specializes in helping businesses and organizations measure how ready they are for an AI-driven landscape. He’s an expert in automation with ChatGPT, GenerativeAI, robotics, digital transformation, and Web3. Among his AI speaking topics are “Artificial Intelligence – The Next Frontier” and “The Convergence Trifecta.”
Zach Piester’s career started as a paramedic firefighter, where he witnessed both suffering and compassion. His experiences make him an incredible storyteller, and he uses that in his AI talks. He’s the co-founder of a creator automation platform and a blockchain and Web3 venture studio. He also launched the world’s first global insurance innovation lab.
She’s a member of the IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems and chair of a special committee on Best Practices for AI Adoption. Clara Durodie is a technology strategist on the governance of artificial intelligence in the financial sector. Clara has mentored several AI startups and received an invitation to teach the Oxford Artificial Intelligence course at Oxford University.
Dr. Harvey Castro has decades of experience as a physician and healthcare system CEO. He’s moved into healthcare management and working with physicians to integrate healthcare management into their practices. This led to his interest in AI in healthcare. He’s a strategic advisor for ChatGPT & Healthcare with expertise in adopting AI plans, aligning AI with a practice’s and patient’s needs, and the future of healthcare.
He’s a senior executive with more than two decades of experience in retail technology. While he’s currently the co-CEO and founder of Omni Talk, a retail blog, Christopher Walton left his role as the Vice President of Target’s Store of the Future product to take on his role at Omni Talk. Ask him about AI becoming “Retail's New Normal.”
Dr. Ty Vachon is an expert radiologist and expert in machine learning in healthcare and medical imaging. He’s spent several years collaborating with businesses to bring AI into medicine. Listen to his talk on “How AI Can Change Radiology, a Mission Matters Innovation” and book him to talk to your organization.
Donna Serdula is a LinkedIn expert and author of “LinkedIn Profile Optimization for Dummies.” She’s also an expert in the use of AI in social media. Her practical advice covers how to use it, when to use it, and what AI pitfalls to avoid to ensure AI helps boost business efficiency.
She’s the CEO of Ruby Media Group, a PR and social media marketing agency that focuses heavily on content marketing and digital strategy. Kris Ruby has more than a decade of expertise in social media and brand building through social media training programs and social tools that are driven by AI.
Dr. Jose Morey is the AI Ambassador for DeepLearning.AI and senior advisor to the NASA AI Breathing Space Initiative. He’s one of our top AI speakers and has given AI and technology innovation talks to organizations like the Chinese Medical Association, NASA360, and the Radiological Society of North America.
As a lead at Future Point of View, Matthew Bertram’s expertise in business process automation, business intelligence, and artificial intelligence makes him the expert voice you need. One of his speaking topics is especially helpful to those looking for an AI speaker. “Your Next Colleague Is a Robot: How Generative AI Is Transforming Every Aspect of Business” takes a close look at how AI helps businesses with everything from customer service to business analytics.
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