Mark Nitzberg Keynote Speaker

  • Executive Director of UC Berkeley's Center for Human-Compatible AI (CHAI)
  • AI scientist, entrepreneur and technology leader with experience spanning AI, healthcare, finance and computer vision
  • Leading authority on AI governance, AI safety and the societal impact of artificial intelligence

Mark Nitzberg's Biography

Dr. Mark Nitzberg is an AI scientist, entrepreneur and leading expert on artificial intelligence governance, AI safety and the societal impact of intelligent technologies. He serves as Executive Director of the Center for Human-Compatible AI (CHAI) at the University of California, Berkeley, where he works at the forefront of research into building AI systems that are safe, trustworthy and aligned with human values.

Mark began studying artificial intelligence in the early 1980s before earning a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Harvard University under renowned mathematician David Mumford. Throughout his career, he has combined pioneering AI research with entrepreneurial leadership, founding and building technology companies applying artificial intelligence to healthcare, finance, computer vision and data analytics. He has also held senior roles at Bell Laboratories, Microsoft and Amazon, where he served as Director of Computer Vision Products following Amazon’s acquisition of Blindsight Corporation, a company he founded.

Today, Mark advises governments, businesses and international organisations on the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence. His work focuses on helping leaders navigate AI governance, responsible innovation and the strategic implications of rapidly advancing technologies. He also serves as Interim Executive Director and co-founder of the International Association for Safe and Ethical AI (IASEAI), supporting global collaboration on AI safety and governance.

Mark is the co-author of The AI Generation: Shaping Our Global Future with Thinking Machines, which explores how artificial intelligence is transforming business, society and global power, and Solomon’s Code: Humanity in a World of Thinking Machines, which examines the profound ethical, social and philosophical questions raised by increasingly intelligent machines. A highly regarded keynote speaker, he helps executive audiences understand the practical opportunities, ethical considerations and long-term impact of AI, equipping organisations to harness its potential responsibly.

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Mark Nitzberg's Speaking Topics

  • Generative AI - what’s real and what’s next

  • AI Beyond hype and despair

  • Why governing AI is not just a good idea

  • AI and the future of Education

  • AI and the future of Finance

  • AI, Energy and the Environment

  • AI and the future of Healthcare

  • AI and Scientific Discovery

  • Generative AI, the creative arts, and Intellectual Property

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Why Book Mark Nitzberg as a speaker?

  • He helps organisations harness artificial intelligence responsibly by translating complex AI research into practical strategies for governance, innovation and long-term business success.

  • He combines decades of pioneering AI research with entrepreneurial and executive experience, equipping leaders to navigate AI adoption while balancing opportunity, risk and ethical responsibility.

  • He is a leading authority on AI safety and human-compatible AI, helping governments, businesses and international organisations build trustworthy AI systems that align with human values and societal needs.

  • As Executive Director of the Center for Human-Compatible AI (CHAI) at UC Berkeley, he works at the forefront of research into the safe development and governance of intelligent technologies, shaping global conversations on AI’s future.

  • His keynotes equip audiences to understand the strategic implications of AI, implement responsible governance frameworks and prepare their organisations for the opportunities and challenges of the next generation of intelligent systems.

Videos of Mark Nitzberg

AI safety key to human and policy infrastructure, says Mark Nitzberg at AI Summit
ALL-IN ON AI Fireside Chat with Mark Nitzberg
An Overview of the Traditional Field of AI Alignement - Mark Nitzberg

Books by Mark Nitzberg

The AI Generation: Shaping Our Global Future with Thinking Machines
Solomon's Code: Humanity in a World of Thinking Machines

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