The Top 9 Trending Artificial Intelligence Keynote Speakers
With artificial intelligence (AI) beginning to define 2024, learning how to adopt this emerging technology is more important than ever. These globally renowned speakers explain how the world became overrun by AI and illustrate its impact on businesses, society, and the economy. The following list of the top 9 artificial intelligence keynote speakers is made up of the thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and researchers who are shaping the AI landscape we live in. Their work is changing our world through AI, in sectors ranging from voice recognition to healthcare.
1. Peter Norvig – Director of Research & Search Quality at Google
Peter Norvig, a foundational figure of AI, literally wrote the book on artificial intelligence. "Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach," is used in over 1,500 universities worldwide.
He also served as the head of the Computational Sciences Division at NASA Ames Research Center. His academic tenure includes positions at Stanford, USC, and UC Berkeley. As a pioneer in online education, Norvig collaborated to create an online AI course with over 160,000 students.
2. Adam Cheyer – Vice President of AI Experience at Airbnb, Siri Co-Founder
Adam Cheyer is one of the leading experts in entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, and scaling startups. As a co-founder of Siri, Viv Labs, Sentient, and Gameplanner.ai, Adam has helped create key AI technology in over 1.5 billion devices.
He also was the founding developer of Change.org, which has united 500+ million members around the globe to create social change. As a keynote speaker and magician, he's spoken at global conferences and performed on the hit TV show, "Penn & Teller Fool Us."
3. Cassie Kozyrkov – CEO at Data Scientific
Cassie Kozyrkov is revolutionizing the field of decision intelligence, having previously served as Google's first Chief Decision Scientist.
She was instrumental in training over 20,00 Googlers in data-driven decision-making, is a LinkedIn Top Voice, and has been the #1 Artificial Intelligence writer on Medium for five years in a row. She's spoken at events like DSC Europe and Lenovo Tech World, with a unique talent for making AI accessible.
4. Allie K. Miller – Former Global Head of Machine Learning for Startups and Venture Capital at Amazon (AWS)
Allie K. Miller is a trailblazer in the realm of AI. At Amazon, she's advised world-leading ML researchers and founders, growing her division into a 100-person, 10-figure organization.
Previously, Allie was the youngest woman ever at IBM to spearhead the development of an AI product. Now, she's an accomplished speaker on artificial intelligence and machine learning who addresses global platforms like the European Commission.
Dag Kittlaus, the co-founder and CEO of Siri is more than just a technologist; he is a visionary who sees the future of AI.
Dag also founded Viv Labs, which sold to Samsung and is now known as Bixby. He's a master storyteller, with his keynotes highlighting his interactions with key figures like Steve Jobs. He now serves as co-founder and CEO of Riva Health, a med-tech company dedicated to using mobile technology and AI to drastically improve hypertension management.
6. Vishal Sharma – Vice President of Amazon Artificial General Intelligence
Vishal Sharma is a highly accomplished executive specializing in developing emerging technology in AI.
Currently, he's leading Amazon's entrance into the space of large language models and generative AI. Vishal is also responsible for enhancing the Alexa experience across all devices and previously contributed significantly to the launch of Google Now and Google Assistant. In addition, his company Wand Labs was acquired by Microsoft.
7. Rana el Kaliouby - Deputy CEO of Smart Eye, Co-Founder of Affectiva
Rana el Kaliouby is a pioneer of emotion AI, merging emotional intelligence and technology.
As co-founder and CEO of Affectiva which was acquired by Smart Eye, she is at the forefront of facial and vocal recognition software, helping bridge the gap between humans, artificial intelligence, and robotics. For her award-winning work, she has been recognized as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and a Forbes Top 50 Women in Tech.
8. Gopi Kallayil – Chief Business Strategist for AI at Google
Gopi Kallayil strategically partners with Google's largest customers to transform their business operations and customer experiences using AI.
Before this, he was Google's Chief Evangelist for Brand Marketing and played a pivotal role in managing their paid media products. Gopi is also a passionate advocate for personal well-being, growth, and the future of work. As an AI keynote speaker, he's talked at global corporate giants like Microsoft, IBM Google, and TED.
9. Daniel Kraft – Tech Entrepreneur, Stanford and Harvard Trained Physician
Dr. Daniel Kraft is using his background at the Stanford and Harvard schools of medicine to develop the future of AI and healthcare.
He serves as the chair for the Medicine faculty at Singularity University, the XPRIZE Pandemic * Health Alliance, and founded NextMed Health, focusing on the convergence of technology and biomedicine. A world-renowned healthcare and artificial intelligence speaker, he's given keynotes at TED, AstraZeneca, Intel, NASA, Johnson & Johnson, and more.
These top AI speakers represent the pinnacle of thought leadership in artificial intelligence. Their diverse backgrounds, from creating iconic technologies to developing new industry-leading AI applications, provide a comprehensive picture of the AI landscape. Their insights into AI ethics, big data, the future of AI, and its impact on various sectors make them invaluable to any event.
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