Henry Ajder keynote speaker
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- Navigating the Age of Generative AI
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Henry Ajder is a world-leading expert on AI, deepfakes, and the synthetic revolution.
Recognised as a “Generative AI Power Player” by the Financial Times’ Sifted publication and named one of the world’s top 15 AI speakers, Henry is renowned for anticipating the seismic impact of AI and deepfakes in his acclaimed BBC documentary series, The Future Will be Synthesised.
He is an expert advisor to leading organisations including Meta, The World Economic Forum, Adobe, EY, the UK Government, the EU Commission, the US FTC, and the OECD.
The first “deepfake cartographer”, Henry has transformed global understanding of AI and its unprecedented impact on business and society.
Since 2018, his pioneering work has directly shaped global AI legislation and corporate AI strategy, receiving coverage from over 100 international media outlets. His groundbreaking 2019 report, The State of Deepfakes, was the first to map the tangible impact of generative technologies. He leads the University of Cambridge’s Generative AI In Business programme and previously led frontier AI programs at MIT and The Partnership on AI.
Henry is the founder of Latent Space Advisory, which specialises in helping business and political leaders navigate the fast-moving AI landscape to drive informed innovation. He advises on areas including AI strategy, policy and regulation, frontier tech trends, ethics, and trust in the AI age.
Henry is a LinkedIn “Top Voice” on AI and a globally recognised media contributor, frequently appearing in broadcasts from CNN, Bloomberg, and BBC News, and in publications including The New York Times, The Atlantic, and The Wall Street Journal.
A sought-after public speaker, Henry has delivered keynotes for leading organisations including McKinsey, Louis Vuitton, and Citibank, and at conferences including CogX, SXSW, and The World AI Summit.
Previously, Henry was Head of Policy at Metaphysic, Hollywood’s leading AI company, and Head of Threat Intelligence at Sensity, the world’s first deepfake detection startup.
“Henry’s ability to demystify AI and deepfakes is truly exceptional”
– The Economist
“Henry’s deep technical knowledge of Generative AI and synthetic media has been absolutely essential to our clients’ understanding and application of AI.”
– Catriona Campbell, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, EY
“Henry is an absolute rockstar in the world of AI. If you’re looking for a speaker who brings unparalleled enthusiasm and expertise to your event, look no further!”
– London Tech Week
“I cannot recommend Henry highly enough for anyone looking for an exceptional keynote from a pioneering voice in AI”
– Fremantle Global
“Henry’s ability to grasp the deeply technical in lockstep with the societal implications of AI and fast-moving technologies is unequalled. It makes him an ideal advisor, who poses and answers the hard questions”
– Andy Parsons, Senior Director, Adobe Content Authenticity Initiative
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