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Alison McCauley is a respected voice in cyber security and AI, celebrated for her ability to make sense of complex technologies and their impact on people, businesses, and society. With over three decades of experience in disruptive innovation, she has carved out a distinguished reputation for translating technological trends into strategic action. As the Founder of Unblocked Future and a former Chief Advocacy Officer at Unfinished, Alison has been instrumental in helping organisations navigate the intersection of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and human behaviour, with a focus on ethical adoption and transformative outcomes.
Alison’s academic foundation in psychology and organisational behaviour from Stanford University underpins her human-centric approach to technology. Her early career saw her shaping strategies at global firms like Accenture and Edgar, Dunn & Company, before leading branding at PeopleSoft and heading marketing at Xojet. As CEO of The McCauley Group, she spent a decade guiding businesses through disruptive change. Today, her work continues to empower leaders to use technology responsibly and effectively, helping them future-proof their operations in an AI-driven world.
A published author and sought-after thought leader, Alison wrote “Unblocked: How Blockchains Will Change Your Business”, a widely respected guide that makes blockchain accessible to non-technical audiences. As a Contributor to Forbes and a LinkedIn Top Voice in Artificial Intelligence, she writes and speaks passionately about how AI intersects with human needs and organisational transformation. Her influence is underscored by over 90,000 students engaging with her LinkedIn course, and her presence in publications like Harvard Business Review and VentureBeat further cements her authority in the field.
Having spoken at major events including the Womentech Global Conference, the Post-Industrial Institute Summit, and Leadership San Francisco’s AI Symposium, Alison McCauley is a leading keynote speaker on the future of technology. Whether addressing ethical dilemmas in AI or helping families and organisations prepare for a digital tomorrow, she brings clarity, inspiration, and practical insights to every engagement. To bring her expertise to your event, hire Alison McCauley via The Cyber Security Speakers Agency.
Alison McCauley is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
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“Alison warmly welcomes her audience into an intimidating topic and makes it not only enjoyable, but inspires them to learn more.”
“Our audience absolutely loved Alison’s talk. She is not only an energetic and engaging speaker, she is an expert at cutting through the hype and making complex ideas simple.”
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