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AI has the power to shape our world, and is increasingly becoming part of our daily lives - but what happens when it inherits society’s biases? This talk dives into the hidden bias and stereotyping in AI, from hiring algorithms to facial recognition systems.
Antonia Forster is a Senior XR/AI Engineer, TEDx speaker, and software developer working at the forefront of emerging technology. Originally a published scientist specialising in ethology and complexity science, she taught herself to code and made the leap into tech.
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No matter where your organization stands on the spectrum of AI understanding and adoption, the process of AI integration follows a fairly predictable path. Having a roadmap to shine a light on what needs to happen and when, is both calming and practical for a team of any size.
Fiona Passantino is an AI-Human keynote speaker, trainer, and facilitator. Her mission? To empower the non-technical Working Human to understand and use AI effectively, maximizing connection, engagement, and creativity for more joy and inspiration in the workplace.
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This session gives participants a practical and up-to-date foundation for using generative AI well, with a focus on how it can support both creativity and productivity.
Rory Tol is an AI expert and storyteller with an academic background in Artificial Intelligence and experience performing comedy onstage. He combines technical depth with humour to turn complex AI concepts into practical insights teams can start using tomorrow.
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The world changed on May 11, 1997 when chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov was defeated by IBM's Deep Blue supercomputer. A milestone in artificial intelligence, met by countless others in the subsequent decades. The story of what Kasparov did in 1998, however, remains mostly untold.
Born in Stockholm, raised in São Paulo – and having lived and worked around the world – Michell is global by default. Technology futurist, information designer and founder of Envisioning, a technology foresight institute.
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In this session, Rens van der Vorst examines how technology is reshaping individuals and society, highlighting concerns about privacy, ethics, and our understanding of humanity.
Rens van der Vorst is a techno philosopher and author of best-selling books on technology. With his grounded knowledge, he helps to think about the impact of technology on our lives and society. As a philosopher he reflects on this and, with great humor, shares his thoughts with his students and audiences.
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Please note: This session is intended for managers and people leaders only. Leadership is a high-stakes balancing act. You are constantly seeking the equilibrium between the human touch and hard results. To build a true High-Performance Organization, neither can be allowed to falter.
Joris Merks-Benjaminsen bridges the gap between technological innovation and authentic leadership. He previously served as the Head of the Google Digital Academy and was recognized within Google as one of its highest-rated managers of all time.
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Artificial intelligence enables machines to create pictures more realistically than we can, to compose songs in mere seconds, and to write texts about any topic imaginable. But, what is AI really, why do we have it, and broadly: how does it work? And... can it be creative?
Maarten Lamers is a researcher and educator in computer science and artificial intelligence at Leiden University. His academic interests include machine learning, human-robot relations, and the question of whether machines can be creative.
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What are the consequences of China’s rapid growth in technology? Western news media are full of panic stories about Huawei, the social credit system, surveillance, artificial intelligence and big data, that China is supposed to use to build an Orwellian control society.
Rogier Creemers is an Assistant Professor in the law and governance of China at Leiden University. With a background in Chinese studies, international politics and law, he mainly focuses on the Chinese government’s increasing use of technology in domestic governance processes, as well as China’s role in global...
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Stop doing boring, repetitive tasks. In this one-hour session, you'll learn the secret to building your own AI assistant. I’ll show you how to use the right AI tools and systems to create an AI Assistant that works just for you - at your job or at home. Zero technical skills needed!
Karthikeyan Elangovan is on a mission to make humans feel more human, a quality more vital than ever in the age of AI. With a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, he combines deep technical expertise with a human-centered vision.
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Beneath maple and oak trees on a hillside in the U.S. South, human bodies—dozens of them—decay in plain sight. They’re part of a pioneering research program at the University of Tennessee.
Jon Jefferson is a prolific author and documentary writer/producer. His two National Geographic documentaries about the Body Farm—the macabre research where cadaver research helps solve murders—captivated millions of viewers worldwide.
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The World Economic Forum has called critical thinking "the one skill we all need in the age of AI”. Some interpret such claims as cautionary assertions meant to galvanize professional scepticism in response to AI’s limitations (e.g. hallucinations, confirmation bias and privacy concerns).
Dr. Brennan Jacoby is a philosopher and the founder of Philosophy at Work, a collective of philosophers, business psychologists, academics and authors helping businesses think their best. Brennan holds a B.A., M.A.
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This interactive talk builds the context and shares insights on cryptocurrencies, which is one of the most exciting developments happening right now. In this session, you will learn the essential, core concepts of how cryptocurrencies are created and managed.
Dr. Jonathan Reichental is a multiple-award-winning technology and business leader whose career has spanned both the private and public sectors. He is an adjunct professor in the School of Management at the University of San Francisco and instructs at several other universities.
Full session page →In China as elsewhere in the world, cybersecurity and data protection have become major topics of concern as daily life continues to digitize. Over the past few years, the Chinese government has issued a series of new laws, regulations and policies to counter the risks resulting from advancing...
Rogier Creemers is an Assistant Professor in the law and governance of China at Leiden University. With a background in Chinese studies, international politics and law, he mainly focuses on the Chinese government’s increasing use of technology in domestic governance processes, as well as China’s role in global...
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Taking a computer hostage, remotely, with malicious software. By automating this prominent form of cybercrime, criminals would constantly break into companies, lock things up and become rich while sleeping. But seems to be deceiving.
Rolf studies how cyber criminals earn their money. Originally trained as a criminologist, he is now an Assistant Professor (UD) at the Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management of Delft University of Technology.
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Gamification is successfully used worldwide by companies and governments for training and marketing purposes, to stimulate innovation or change behaviour.
Manon Beurskens is a gamification expert, strategic creative thinker, and certified behavior changer. She enjoys a solid reputation as an expert in youth marketing and gamification, the application of game principles and techniques in a non-game-related context.
Full session page →At this point, the integration of AI in the workplace seems inevitable as many professionals are using it daily. But are we using it safely without risking company or client data? And how should you write instructions so AI yields the best results? That's what we'll cover in this session.
Rory Tol is an AI expert and storyteller with an academic background in Artificial Intelligence and experience performing comedy onstage. He combines technical depth with humour to turn complex AI concepts into practical insights teams can start using tomorrow.
Full session page →“Netflix’s biggest competitor is sleep.”That statement captures the reality of today’s attention economy. Our phones and the apps on them are not neutral tools, they are designed to capture as much of our time and focus as possible.
With a background in Sonic Interaction Design from HKU and Artificial Intelligence at UvA, Rory bridges the gap between human interaction and the intricate world of AI. Active as a Prompt Engineer, Trainer and AI consultant, he's adept at offering practical insights drawn from his experience.
Full session page →In this expert session, renowned AI researcher and thought leader Zappa discusses the current state and future implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Over the past few years, Zappa has dedicated significant time to studying AI from an augmentation perspective.
Born in Stockholm, raised in São Paulo – and having lived and worked around the world – Michell is global by default. Technology futurist, information designer and founder of Envisioning, a technology foresight institute.
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Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are 'talk of the town'. Artists, investors, big brands, developers; they are all joining the rapidly developing NFT ecosystem en masse, with the most diverse products, services and innovations. But what are NFTs? What can you do with it as an organization or individual?
Jan Scheele organized 50 TED events worldwide and ended up in blockchain technology in 2015. Besides being CEO of a blockchain scaleup ($18 million investment) and advisor at a blockchain boutique, he is Digital Leader at the World Economic Forum and board member at the Blockchain Netherlands Foundation.
Full session page →Finding certainty in uncertainty. Technology often seems unpredictable, but an understanding of the underlying patterns affecting its development allows us to predict more likely future scenarios.
Born in Stockholm, raised in São Paulo – and having lived and worked around the world – Michell is global by default. Technology futurist, information designer and founder of Envisioning, a technology foresight institute.
Full session page →As AI becomes part of our everyday routines, this session shows how to use generative tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to think more clearly, plan better, and communicate more effectively—at work and in life.
Rory Tol is an AI expert and storyteller with an academic background in Artificial Intelligence and experience performing comedy onstage. He combines technical depth with humour to turn complex AI concepts into practical insights teams can start using tomorrow.
Full session page →AI is transforming our lives inside and outside of the workplace - but it is only as effective as the input we give it. In this talk, you'll learn the skill of prompt engineering and how to make the most of generative AI - how to automate tasks, spark new ideas, and use it as a tool to accelerate,...
Antonia Forster is a Senior XR/AI Engineer, TEDx speaker, and software developer working at the forefront of emerging technology. Originally a published scientist specialising in ethology and complexity science, she taught herself to code and made the leap into tech.
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Almost everyone is confused about AI, because of the many conflicting claims about it and the speed at which it keeps changing. Karim clearly explains the scientific basis underlying the current models, how they work, what they can and cannot do, and what that means for your workflow and the value...
Karim Benammar, PhD , is a philosopher specialising in transformative thinking. He gives lectures and workshops for companies and organisations. Benammar studied philosophy in England, the United States and Japan, taught at Kobe University and directed research at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.
Full session page →In the 1970s we were massively addicted to cigarettes. Now again many people have a difficult relationship with an addictive product: the apps on our smartphones. However, our complete attitude towards smoking has now changed and we smoke much less. What can we learn from that?
Rens van der Vorst is a techno philosopher and author of best-selling books on technology. With his grounded knowledge, he helps to think about the impact of technology on our lives and society. As a philosopher he reflects on this and, with great humor, shares his thoughts with his students and audiences.
Full session page →All of the evidence suggests we are in the opening years of a fourth industrial revolution. Changes in the way we live, work, and play are occurring at an accelerated rate. Humanity’s future is now firmly in an urban context and technology is driving new behaviours, expectations, and challenges.
Dr. Jonathan Reichental is a multiple-award-winning technology and business leader whose career has spanned both the private and public sectors. He is an adjunct professor in the School of Management at the University of San Francisco and instructs at several other universities.
Full session page →Virtual worlds have been around for a while, but with the name change of the parent company from Facebook to “Meta” the concept of 'metaverse' got suddenly a lot of attention. Metaverse is the future virtual world that ties together all other pre-existing virtual worlds.
Jan Scheele organized 50 TED events worldwide and ended up in blockchain technology in 2015. Besides being CEO of a blockchain scaleup ($18 million investment) and advisor at a blockchain boutique, he is Digital Leader at the World Economic Forum and board member at the Blockchain Netherlands Foundation.
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Every human on the planet is a crew member of Spaceship Earth. However, we need to re-invent the driving manual. At least if we want our species to survive, and create a future that is satisfying for the wellbeing of all humans, but also for planet Earth as a whole. But where to start?
Hendrik-Jan Grievink (1977) is researcher, visionary designer and public speaker. He is part of the core team of Next Nature, a global network of creatives who share a richer notion of nature.
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Generative AI is transforming knowledge work. But while the technology feels revolutionary, the underlying challenge is not new. Throughout history, every major cognitive tool- from writing and the printing press to calculators and the Internet- has extended human capability while changing the way...
As a philosopher, facilitator, and writer, Steven specialises in helping businesses and professionals unlock their full potential by improving how they think. At The School of Life and Philosophy at Work, he empowers individuals and teams to solve problems more effectively, make better decisions, and work more...
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How can such a tiny particle, which is not even alive, do so much harm? By understanding the nature of viruses and COVID-19 in particular, you will understand how viruses work, and the best ways to protect yourself.
Christina Mergenthaler is an expert in infectious disease epidemiology at KIT Royal Tropical Institute. Her work focuses on the development of methods and statistical approaches to predict geographic distributions of disease.
Full session page →This session helps you stay up to date with the fast-moving world of generative AI. You’ll explore the newest developments in tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and other leading platforms, with a focus on what’s changed and how to use it in practice.
Rory Tol is an AI expert and storyteller with an academic background in Artificial Intelligence and experience performing comedy onstage. He combines technical depth with humour to turn complex AI concepts into practical insights teams can start using tomorrow.
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We’ve all seen how generative AI can write, draw, code and create. The next big shift however isn’t about creating more content; it’s about getting things done. We’ve entered the era of agentic AI with systems that don’t just respond to prompts but that plan, decide, and act on our behalf.
Reinier van Leuken is a data scientist with a PhD in Artificial Intelligence (AI). His expertise focuses on data-driven technologies. He currently is Director of Product Management at Salesforce for Einstein and a known authority in the field of AI and Machine Learning.
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