Michal Kosinski

Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Stanford University, Top 1% of Most Cited Scientists Worldwide

  • Former Deputy Director of Cambridge University’s Psychometrics Centre
  • Microsoft Research’s Machine Learning Group Contributor
  • Association for Psychological Science Rising Star Awardee
  • European Association of Personality Psychology Early Achievement Awardee
  • Society of Personality & Social Psychology Fellow

When Michal Kosinski is booked for events, they are known to discuss the following speaking topics:

Digital Twins: Using Algorithms to Predict, Model, and Change Human Behaviour
Making Sense of Modern AI
Navigating the AI Revolution: Impacts on Organisations, Societies, and Individuals
The End of Privacy

Michal Kosinski is a leading authority in Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Psychometrics, widely respected for his groundbreaking research into the interplay between technology and human behaviour. As an Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Michal combines academic rigour with real-world insight, offering audiences a profound understanding of how AI is reshaping individuals, organisations, and society. His thought-provoking keynotes have made him a sought-after speaker at major international forums, where he simplifies complex technological developments into clear, actionable strategies.

Michal’s academic credentials are equally impressive. Holding a PhD in Psychology from the University of Cambridge, he has pioneered innovative techniques for predicting personality traits through digital footprints — research that has had far-reaching implications for privacy, digital ethics, and AI’s predictive powers. Prior to his tenure at Stanford, he served as Deputy Director of the Psychometrics Centre at Cambridge University and contributed to Microsoft Research’s Machine Learning Group. His dual expertise in computational psychology and AI has positioned him at the forefront of conversations about the ethical and societal implications of emerging technologies.

Throughout his distinguished career, Michal has received numerous accolades recognising his contributions to both AI and psychology. Ranked among the Top 1% of Most Cited Scientists Worldwide, he has authored over 100 papers in leading scientific journals. His influential work has earned him prestigious honours, including the Rising Star Award from the Association for Psychological Science, the Early Achievement Award from the European Association of Personality Psychology, and the Fellowship of the Society of Personality and Social Psychology. In 2025, he was also honoured with the Early Career Award from the Association for Research in Personality. His research has been widely covered by global media outlets such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Economist, underscoring its relevance and impact.

Organisations grappling with the fast-paced evolution of AI turn to Michal for his unparalleled ability to demystify cutting-edge developments and their implications. His keynote topics — including “The AI Revolution”, “The End of Privacy”, “Digital Twins”, and “Navigating the AI Revolution” — have captivated audiences at prestigious venues such as the European Parliament, TEDx, Chatham House, and the International Economic Forum. Corporate leaders at Microsoft, Facebook, and McKinsey have also benefited from his insights. Hire Michal Kosinski via The Cyber Security Speakers Agency to bring world-class expertise and compelling vision to your next event.

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