Walter Pasquarelli

The Manager of Artificial Intelligence & Society for The Economist Impact

  • Former Policy Lead on AI & Data for Oxford Insights
  • Former Consultant for the Open Data Insitute
  • Former AI Policy Fellow of the University of Bath Institute for Policy Research
  • Co-Founder & Former Chairman of Stiching Lend A Hand

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

Generative AI
Tech Policy
Data Governance
Artificial Intelligence

Walter Pasquarelli is one of the world’s leading experts on the policy surrounding data and generative AI. Sitting at the forefront of the development of this innovative form of artificial intelligence, Walter is currently sharing his expertise on the subject as the Manager of Artificial Intelligence and Society for The Economist Impact. A globally-renowned advisor on data governance and immersive technology, Walter is operating at the intersection of technology and humanity. Also renowned for spearheading the development of the first Government AI Readiness Index, Walter is now highly sought after as a keynote speaker to share his expertise on generative AI, data governance and technology policy.

Before forging his success as a technology and AI expert, Walter began his career working as a Project Manager for NGO Projeto Mundo Novo and as the Co-Founder and Chairman of Stichting Lend A Hand. Sitting at the helm of a leading NGO specialising in helping victims of poverty, violence and discrimination, Walter moved into his technological career when he began working as a freelance writer on AI and emerging technologies. Forging a reputation as a leading authority on AI, Walter was appointed as a Guest Lecturer of Tecnol Gico De Monterrey on Digital Commerce in the Age of AI and as an AI Policy Fellow of the University of Bath Institute for Policy Research.

In addition to such roles, Walter has also built his expertise on data governance and policies as a User Researcher and Consultant for the Open Data Institute. During his tenure at the Open Data Institute, Walter played an instrumental role in both designing and establishing the Data Trust Advisory Board – an illustrious board encompassed a consortium of Roche, Google Health and NHS Trust dignitaries. He was also responsible for pioneering research into data governance for Pinsent Masons and research that was commended by the Mayor of London. Having forged a reputation as an astute expert on data, technology and AI, Walter was appointed as the Policy Lead on Artificial Intelligence and Data for Oxford Insights.

Having been awarded the Prospect Public Policy Award from the University of Cambridge, Walter is now highly sought after as an authority for corporate and educational speaking engagements. Both an experienced speaker and event moderator, Walter has spoken globally, including for the European Commission and the IBM Dividend series. Having spoken at the prestigious AI Summit in London, Walter has also been recognised by the UAE Minister of State for AI and Forbes. From C-Suite executives to Fortune 100 companies, there are few people who have not benefited from the knowledge of Walter Pasquarelli. Specialising in anticipating crucial shifts in responsible AI, don’t hesitate in hiring Walter as an artificial intelligence speaker today.

In October 2023 we sat down virtually with Walter Pasquarelli and discussed how AI is transforming the future and how businesses can best look to implement it. Watch our Exclusive Interview with Walter Pasquarelli.

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