Cansu Canca Speaking Fee: $30,000 to $50,000

Cansu Canca, Ph.D., is a distinguished philosopher and the Founder and Director of the AI Ethics Lab. With a background in applied ethics, she has dedicated her career to exploring the ethical dimensions of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI). At the AI Ethics Lab, Canca leads multidisciplinary teams of computer scientists, philosophers, and legal scholars to address and navigate the ethical challenges posed by AI. She also holds a position as a Research Associate Professor at Northeastern University, where she co-leads the Responsible AI practice. Canca's contributions to the field extend beyond academia. She serves as an AI Ethics and Governance Consultant to the United Nations, working with organizations such as UNICRI and INTERPOL to develop guidelines and tools for responsible AI innovation in law enforcement. Her expertise is frequently sought after at global conferences, having delivered keynotes at renowned institutions like Harvard Business School, the U.S. Department of Justice, and TEDxCambridge. Before founding the AI Ethics Lab, Canca was a full-time faculty member at the University of Hong Kong Medical School and conducted research at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Law School, Harvard School of Public Health, and the World Health Organization. Her interdisciplinary approach combines ethical theory with practical applications, aiming to create frameworks that guide the ethical development and deployment of AI technologies. Recognized among the "30 Influential Women Advancing AI in Boston" and the "100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics," Canca continues to be a leading voice in the conversation on ethical AI.