Luc Julia

Luc Julia is one of the most respected names in cyber security and artificial intelligence, renowned for his pioneering work in voice recognition, connected technologies, and data innovation. As the Chief Scientific Officer at Renault Group, he currently spearheads ground-breaking projects in smart mobility and the “Software République”—a European alliance transforming the future of digital infrastructure. With a career spanning nearly three decades, Luc has remained at the cutting edge of technological development, making him a sought-after speaker for his insight into cyber security’s evolving landscape.

Luc played a pivotal role in shaping some of the world’s most recognisable technologies. During his tenure at Apple, he was instrumental in developing Siri, co-authoring its core patents and scaling the team behind the revolutionary voice assistant. At Samsung, he led innovation strategies that gave rise to ARTIK Cloud—a forward-thinking, interoperable ecosystem for the Internet of Things that champions data privacy and user-centric design. His vision has consistently centred on making technology more secure, intuitive, and beneficial for end users, with a strong emphasis on responsible data use.

Throughout his career, Luc has co-founded multiple successful ventures, including Nuance Communications—the global leader in speech recognition—and Orb Networks, the inventors of place-shifting technology. His expertise spans AI, cloud computing, and multimodal interfaces, and his contributions have been recognised with honours such as Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur and membership in the National Academy of Technologies of France. He has also authored several thought-provoking books, including “There is no such thing as Artificial Intelligence”, offering a critical perspective on the hype surrounding AI.

With deep technical knowledge and a charismatic stage presence, Luc Julia offers audiences rare insight into the intersection of innovation, ethics, and security in the digital age. Whether discussing the risks of AI, the future of cyber defence, or the importance of human-centric design, he delivers powerful and thought-leading keynotes that resonate globally. Hire Luc Julia via The Cyber Security Speakers Agency.