Henry Ajder Keynote Speaker

Henry Ajder stands at the forefront of the generative-AI revolution, charting the rapid rise of deepfakes and synthetic media for policymakers, boardrooms and the wider public. Recognised among the world’s top AI speakers and regularly featured by CNN, Bloomberg and The New York Times, he translates cutting-edge research into clear, actionable insights for organisations on every continent.

Since 2018 his work has shaped global legislation and corporate strategy. As Head of Policy at Metaphysic (2021–2023) and previously Head of Threat Intelligence at Sensity (2019–2021), Henry advised Meta, Adobe, the OECD and the EU Commission on risk, regulation and responsible deployment of generative technologies. Today he leads the University of Cambridge’s “Generative AI in Business” programme and directs Latent Space Advisory, helping leaders future-proof innovation while safeguarding trust.

A gifted communicator, Henry fronted the BBC Radio 4 documentary series The Future Will Be Synthesised, demystifying the social, political and creative upheavals unleashed by AI-generated content. His commentary—and his pioneering “deepfake cartography”—have been cited in more than 100 international outlets, making him a go-to voice on the promises and perils of an increasingly synthetic world.

On stage, Henry empowers audiences to seize the opportunities of generative AI while navigating its ethical, security and reputational challenges. With a rare blend of technical depth and storytelling flair, he equips executives, creatives and policymakers with the roadmap they need to thrive amid exponential change.