Dr. Catriona Wallace: Artificial Intelligence

AI entrepreneur and ethics leader who guides organizations to design human centered AI, customer first automation, and governance that protects trust and brand value.

Quick Facts:

Highlights:
  • An entrepreneur in the AI field, adjunct professor and an expert in digital transformation, the future of work, responsible technology and women in leadership.
  • Catriona’s rare experience as one of the first women leaders in advanced technology means that she is ideally suited to present on these important and highly topical subjects and does so in a way that is highly accessible and informative, non-technical, engaging and inclusive.


Formats Available: Keynote, Workshop, Executive Briefing, Panel, Virtual

Preferred Audience Sizes: Product and leadership teams (25–200); Conferences (150–1,500)

Outcomes:
  1. Create human centered design principles for AI initiatives.
  2. Build governance that protects customers and reputation.
  3. Deliver customer experience improvements through responsible automation.

Keynote Topics

Dealing with Polarisation in the Workplace 

We live in a world that is highly polarised. Young people think this is the first time this has happened – they are experiencing Government intervention, vaccination mandates and control. Yet this is not the first time our generations have faced global upheaval and polarisation. Indeed, it has happened at least 33 major times in the last century.

When polarisation happens, it is usually your tribe polarised with another. This time the polarisation is within the tribe. Work colleagues, teammates, families, friendships, relationships – all are experiencing polarisation within their own tribes. So, what happens to a team or an organisation where there is a high level of polarity? How do you manage through this?

In this presentation, Dr. Catriona Wallace, explores the concept of United Polarity, where the existence of polarised positions, although seemingly counter, actually can work to produce a stronger team.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understanding polarity.
  • Developing practices to manage polarity within teams.
  • Utilising polarity to forge stronger bonds and create stronger teams.
  • How to reduce organisational angst and friction.

AI is the fastest-growing tech sector in the world, driving the digital transformation of both public and private sector organisations.

Leaders are asking what is the best way to transform operations to leverage AI and other emerging technologies such as blockchain, IoT, cybersecurity, 5G, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality?

And what role do humans play in a digitised business and economy?

The need for this knowledge has been exacerbated by the pandemic. Dr. Wallace presents the state of the market for AI and emerging technologies and shares how organisations should think about the Digital Transformation of their current operations and people.

Key takeaways:

  • State of the emerging technology market.
  • Briefing on the AI sector.
  • Models for Digital Transformation.
  • How to manage Humans, processes and ethics.
  • Expected benefits and costs of technology-led transformation.
  • Future-proofing.

As evidenced in the hit film, ‘The Social Dilemma’ big tech is controlling much of what we consume, read, like and do. But does the technology sector have our best interests at heart?

Are the commercial drivers for technology not aligned to individual and society’s values? And who is regulating this largely uncontrolled sector and what can we do about it?

In this presentation, Dr. Wallace discusses the role of big tech, the good and the bad, and how models of Responsible Technology with Ethics and Human Rights at its core and the rise of the ‘Ethical Leader’ must be the way forward.

Key takeaways:

  • The role of Big Tech, AI and Algorithmic Decision Making.
  • Regulation and control of AI and emerging tech.
  • Models of Responsible Technology.
  • Ethics & Human Rights technology Frameworks.
  • The attributes of the Ethical Leader.

Including: Human + Machine,The Dangers of Gender Bias and Educating for the Future

AI is now the fastest growing technology sector globally, expanding in investment 12-fold over the next 5 years. AI is expected to replace 1.8 million jobs and it will generate 2.3 million jobs in the next 12 months. But whose jobs are these? And how do organisations gear up for having digital employees as well as human employees? Dr. Wallace presents a discussion on the Future of Work that is AI-driven where machines augment human workers and automate work functions. Is this all going to be good? What could go wrong? Dr. Wallace presents the skills and capabilities that leaders and organisational designers, operations, HR professionals and Educators need to know about the coming of the human+machine era.

Key takeaways:

  • State of the AI market.
  • The changing nature of jobs: AI-augmented and automated work.
  • Workplace risks through gender bias.
  • Skills needed for managing the new era of human+machine.
  • The attributes of an AI & digital savvy leader.
  • Characteristics of an Ethical Technology Leader.

Including: Women in Leadership, Gender Bias in Code, Women in STEM, The Heroine’s Journey and Learning Consent (teaching sexual consent and other consent models).

Dr. Catriona Wallace shares her story of being a leader of an Artificial Intelligence company in the US and Australia, seeking investment and being one of the few women leading a Listed technology company. Catriona, using humour and real-life examples, will share her experiences and unconventional ways of navigating difficult environments in order to achieve her goals, including raising her five children along the way. Dr. Wallace draws on the broad field of Diversity and Inclusion to create bespoke presentations that will align with your brief, audience and organisation.

Key takeaways:

  • Models for Women in Leadership and in STEM.
  • How to program and/or code ethically.
  • The Heroine’s Journey model – navigating women’s career experiences.
  • Models for Women of Power and the Good Men who support them.
  • Technical training in sexual consent and other consent models.

Talent Short Bio

Dr. Catriona Wallace is recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on artificial intelligence, ethics, and the responsible use of emerging technologies. As the founder of Ethical AI Advisory and executive chair of Boab AI, she has spent her career guiding governments, corporations, and investors on how to navigate the fast-changing digital landscape while preserving trust and integrity.

Named among AFR’s 100 Women of Influence and honored as one of the most influential voices in technology, Dr. Wallace specializes in ensuring that AI adoption and digital transformation are aligned with human-centered values. She is an accomplished entrepreneur, with deep experience in scaling technology companies, and a sought-after commentator across media outlets.

Her talks blend deep expertise with practical frameworks for decision-making, helping leaders address risks such as bias, accountability, and transparency in AI systems. Known for her dynamic delivery, she bridges the gap between technological innovation and ethical responsibility, making her message vital for organizations across industries.

Dr. Catriona Wallace is a globally recognized thought leader in artificial intelligence (AI), ethics, and digital transformation. A trailblazer in the tech industry, Dr. Wallace is one of the few women at the helm of an AI-driven enterprise, leading the charge to create technology that not only solves problems but also fosters positive societal impact. She is the Founder and Chair of Ethical AI Advisory and a highly sought-after keynote speaker, known for her engaging, insightful, and transformative presentations.

Renowned for her ability to translate complex topics into actionable insights, Dr. Wallace empowers audiences with a deep understanding of the rapidly evolving digital landscape. With a proven track record of innovation, entrepreneurship, and thought leadership, she is the perfect choice for organizations seeking to navigate the intersection of technology, ethics, and human behavior.

Dr. Catriona Wallace is more than a keynote speaker; she is a catalyst for change in the rapidly evolving world of AI and digital transformation. With a rich blend of academic expertise, entrepreneurial experience, and a commitment to ethical innovation, she offers unparalleled insights into the intersection of technology and humanity.

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  • Travels from: Sydney NSW
  • **Fee range: $10,001 - $20,000

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