Yann LeCun

Yann LeCun is a decorated expert who specialises in the research of machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence, intelligent data and data mining. Since 2003, Yann has shared his expertise in such areas as a Professor at New York University, for example in his role as the Silver Professor of Computer Science at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Science at NYU. Having forged a significant reputation in academia, Yann is now working as the Vice President and Chief AI Scientist at Meta, formerly known as Facebook. With such a revered reputation in machine learning and AI, Yann is now highly sought after as a speaker for corporate and educational events on the future of technology.

As a revered academic, Yann began his career in academia working as a Research Associate at the University of Toronto in the Department of Computer Science, under the watchful eye of Geoffrey Hinton. Developing a passion for all things AI and technology, Yann became a Member of the Research Staff for AT&T Bell Laboratories, before progressing to become the Department Head of AT&T Labs Research. As the Head, Yann was responsible for pioneering research into machine learning, pattern recognition and animated characters. In addition to such roles, Yann has committed time to being the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of MuseAmi, innovative software for music production, and the Co-Founder of Element Inc, a biometric authentication technology.

In 2013, Yann began working as the Director of AI Research at Facebook, before progressing to VP & Chief AI Scientist for Facebook in 2018. During his time at Facebook, Yann also became the Founder and Director of the NYU Center for Data Science – where he also worked as a Professor of Data Science. Identifying himself as a scientific and technological leader, Yann has also worked as the Professor of Neural Science at the Center for Neural Science at NYU and as the Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the NYU School of Engineering. In addition, Yann has also been the Owner of YLC Consulting LLC and a Fellow of the NEC Research Institute, further crediting his proficiency as a leading researcher and educator on computer science, AI and machine learning.

As a leading pioneer of machine learning, Yann is now highly sought after as a speaker for a range of corporate and educational events. Published in the International Society of Music Information Retrieval and the Journal of Intelligence Information Systems, Yann is a leading professional whose expertise is trusted to inform the most prestigious of clients. Having formerly spoken at the World AI Cannes Festival and the TED talk Deep Learning, Neural Networks and the Future of AI, Yann is a seasoned speaker who can put the complexities of the future of AI and machine learning into an understandable context. Hire Yann LeCun today when looking to educate your audience on the future of artificial intelligence and how machine learning will revolutionise our lives forevermore.