Bryant Walker Smith Speaking Fee: $30,000 to $50,000
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Primary Topic Category:
Legal Issues
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Education
Bryant Walker Smith Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Bryant Walker Smith is a leading expert on the legal aspects of emerging technologies, with a focus on self-driving vehicles. He serves as a law professor at the University of South Carolina, where he also holds a joint appointment in engineering. Smith has advised governments and international organizations on automated transportation regulations and has coauthored key frameworks in the field. His work bridges law, technology, and policy, influencing how autonomous systems are governed worldwide.
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