Emma Wright Keynote Speaker

Emma Wright is a prominent leader in the regulation of emerging technologies, notably AI, and a champion for diversity and inclusion in tech and finance. She co-founded and serves as Director at the Interparliamentary Forum on Emerging Technologies (IFET), a global network of legislators dedicated to considering the regulation of AI and other emerging technologies worldwide.

Emma’s key speaking topics include “Regulating AI and Emerging Technologies,” “Ethics in AI,” “Diversity and Inclusion in Tech and Finance,” and “Empowering Women in Technology.”

Emma heads the Technology, Data, and Digital team at Harbottle & Lewis, one of the UK’s top law firms. She also contributes her expertise to UNESCO’s Women4EthicalAI forum, collaborating with UNESCO through IFET to implement the global Recommendation on Ethics in AI. Recognized for her influence, Emma has been listed by Computer Weekly as one of the Top 20 Most Influential Women in Tech for the past two years and won the Cog-X Global Impact Award in 2023 for her work on global AI regulation with IFET.

In addition to her regulatory work, Emma co-founded investHER, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to amplifying the voices of underrepresented groups in the tech and finance sectors in the UK. Through investHER, she led a successful campaign to reverse changes in the UK Financial Promotion Order legislation that disproportionately impacted female investors and entrepreneurs. This effort underscored her commitment to fostering an inclusive financial ecosystem.

Emma’s leadership and advocacy have earned her numerous accolades. She was named Leader of the Year by the Women and Diversity in Law Awards in 2024 and Business Woman of the Year by Forward Ladies in 2023. These recognitions highlight her significant contributions to both the legal and technological fields.

A sought-after keynote speaker, Emma has shared her insights on AI regulation, ethical considerations, and diversity in technology at various prestigious forums and organizations. Her engaging and informative presentations have made a lasting impact on audiences worldwide.