Anima Anandkumar: AI Pioneer
Artificial intelligence researcher and keynote speaker Anima Anandkumar advances machine learning theory, large-scale AI systems, and inclusive technology leadership across academia and industry.
Quick Facts:
- Highlights:
- Bren Professor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at Caltech
- Former Senior Director of AI Research at NVIDIA and Principal Scientist at AWS
- IEEE Fellow, Sloan Fellow, and NSF CAREER Award recipient
- Advisor and expert within the World Economic Forum network
- Formats: Keynote speaker and academic thought leader
- Audiences: Researchers, technology leaders, executives, policymakers, and organizations exploring advanced AI, innovation strategy, and inclusive leadership
- Outcomes:
- Clear understanding of emerging AI research and future trends
- Practical insight into scaling AI from lab to industry
- Inspiration and strategies for advancing diversity in technology leadership
- Travels from: Los Angeles, CA
- **Fee range: $75,001 - $100,000
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Keynote Topics:
Anima Anandkumar's Speaking Topics
- Diversity in Technology
- Machine Learning
- Empowering Women
- Futurism Technology
- Can Artificial Intelligence be Conscious too?
Talent Short Bio
Professor Anima Anandkumar is a globally respected artificial intelligence researcher, educator, and speaker whose work spans foundational machine learning theory and real-world AI deployment. She is the Bren Professor at California Institute of Technology, where her research focuses on scalable AI, optimization, and trustworthy machine learning systems.
Alongside her academic career, Anima has held senior leadership roles in industry, including Senior Director of AI Research at NVIDIA and Principal Scientist at Amazon Web Services, giving her a rare perspective that bridges theory and deployment at global scale. She earned her B.Tech from Indian Institute of Technology Madras and her PhD from Cornell University, followed by postdoctoral research at MIT and a faculty appointment at University of California, Irvine.
Anima’s contributions have been widely recognized through honors including IEEE Fellowship, the Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship, and the NSF CAREER Award, as well as faculty fellowships from leading technology companies. She also serves as an expert member of the World Economic Forum Expert Network.
As a keynote speaker, Anima is known for combining deep technical insight with thoughtful perspectives on diversity, equity, and leadership in technology. Her talks address both the future of artificial intelligence and the importance of building inclusive innovation ecosystems.
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Anima Anandkumar is Bren Professor at Caltech. She previously was a Senior Director of AI Research at NVIDIA and Principal Scientist at Amazon Web Services. She received her B.Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, and her Ph.D. from Cornell University. She did her postdoctoral research at MIT and an assistant professorship at the University of California Irvine.
Anima Anandkumar has received several honors such as the IEEE fellowship, Alfred. P. Sloan Fellowship, NSF Career Award, and Faculty Fellowships from Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and Adobe. She is part of the World Economic Forum’s Expert Network.
As a speaker, Anima Anandkumar blends cutting-edge technology insights with compelling perspectives on diversity in tech. Her talks span from artificial intelligence and future trends to empowering women in technology leadership. Drawing from both her academic research and business expertise, she crafts each presentation to resonate deeply with her audience’s specific challenges and goals, making her a compelling voice in today’s tech conversation.
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