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Leading a business through the AI revolution demands vision and bold action. Cassie Kozyrkov, the architect of Google’s AI-first transformation, challenges leaders to rethink what it means to lead in the AI era. She shares innovative strategies for embedding AI into the fabric of your company, transforming not just how you work but what you can achieve.
Attendees will walk away with a clear roadmap to becoming leaders in AI-driven innovation, equipped to outpace the competition and thrive in a rapidly changing technological landscape.
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Contrary to popular fears, AI won’t be the doom of humanity—but once AI starts handling repetitive tasks, you’ll have to face something even scarier: the chance to do truly impactful work. This session challenges you to drop the excuses, step up your game, and seize the creative freedom AI offers by taking drudgery off your plate.
The best defense against job automation isn’t hiding from AI—it’s taking charge of it. Find out how embracing and leading AI initiatives can secure your role, build your influence, and allow you to thrive in the rapidly evolving future of work.
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Artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction, yet many businesses fail to harness its potential at scale. In this insightful talk, Cassie Kozyrkov strips away the jargon to explore what’s easy, what’s hard, and how to spot genuine opportunities to improve your business with AI. She delves into why organizations struggle, uncovers the two biggest threats in the field, and discusses what this means for the future of work.
Discover the secrets to successful AI innovation and learn how to avoid common pitfalls, unlocking AI’s true potential for your organization. Get ready to turn today’s hype into tomorrow’s growth.
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As AI advances rapidly, a trust gap emerges between its capabilities and our understanding. In this compelling keynote, Cassie Kozyrkov explores how you can navigate this gap. By sharing the story of one of history’s most ironic hoaxes, she illustrates why even the savviest among us can be misled and how to prevent it.
Drawing from historical and modern examples, she reveals how understanding AI’s strengths and limitations empowers you to navigate tomorrow’s world. You will gain actionable strategies to build tech fluency, foster skepticism, and ensure AI empowers rather than misleads, building new digital trust habits to guide you confidently into the future.
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Your life outcomes boil down to two things: luck and the quality of your decisions, making decision-making crucial. Yet society often neglects it as a skill to develop. In this empowering talk, Cassie Kozyrkov reveals how outcome bias and confirmation bias prevent us from learning the right lessons and making better choices.
She demonstrates how tolerating these biases institutionalizes complacency and hinders progress. The good news? You can overcome them instantly by asking the most powerful question: “What would it take to change your mind?” Walk away with practical strategies to eliminate excuses, confront your biases, and elevate your decision-making immediately.
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As AI becomes more powerful, the real competitive advantage isn’t in the technology—it’s in the human mind. Cassie Kozyrkov, who spearheaded Google’s AI-first transformation, inspires you to embrace the one thing AI can’t replace: human judgment. In this engaging keynote, she challenges leaders to rethink their role in a world where AI delivers perfect answers in seconds. Cassie equips you with mental agility and decision-making frameworks needed to stay ahead, focusing on how to harness AI’s potential without falling into the trap of thoughtless automation. Get ready to think faster and lead smarter.
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Cassie Kozyrkov is a globally recognised leader in artificial intelligence and the CEO of Kozyr. She is best known for founding the field of Decision Intelligence and for her pivotal role as Google’s first Chief Decision Scientist, where she spearheaded the company’s transformation into an AI-driven leader. Cassie is a South African data scientist and […]
Cassie Kozyrkov is a globally recognised leader in artificial intelligence and the CEO of Kozyr. She is best known for founding the field of Decision Intelligence and for her pivotal role as Google’s first Chief Decision Scientist, where she spearheaded the company’s transformation into an AI-driven leader. Cassie is a South African data scientist and statistician. Today, Cassie is a highly influential AI advisor and keynote speaker, revolutionising how prominent organisations like Gucci, NASA, Spotify, Meta, and GSK develop and implement their AI strategies. Driven by her passion for enhancing human capability through responsible AI adoption, she also serves on the Innovation Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and invests in emerging tech ventures.
Cassie’s impact at Google is legendary; her workshops were so popular that attendance had to be managed by lottery due to overwhelming demand. She personally trained more than 20,000 Googlers in AI and data-driven decision-making, influencing over 500 initiatives and reshaping Google’s technological culture. With a unique combination of deep technical expertise and theatre-trained charisma, Cassie delivers keynotes that make complex ideas accessible, engaging, and actionable for diverse audiences, from executives to general participants. Her humour, sharp wit, and vivid storytelling ensure audiences leave not only inspired but also equipped with practical insights to lead innovation within their own organisations.
Cassie’s academic foundation is as impressive as her professional achievements. Beginning her undergraduate studies at the age of 15 at Nelson Mandela University, she later earned degrees in economics, mathematical statistics, psychology, and neuroscience from esteemed institutions such as the University of Chicago, North Carolina State University, and Duke University. This multidisciplinary background has equipped her with a holistic understanding of both the technical and human facets of decision-making.
During her nearly decade-long tenure at Google, Cassie pioneered the field of Decision Intelligence, a discipline that integrates data science with social and managerial sciences to improve decision-making processes. As Google’s first Chief Decision Scientist, she played a pivotal role in the company’s transformation into an AI-first organization. Her efforts included personally training over 20,000 Googlers in data-driven decision-making and AI applications, impacting more than 500 projects.
Beyond Google, Cassie has collaborated with a diverse array of organizations, including Gucci, NASA, Spotify, Meta, and GSK, assisting them in formulating and executing effective AI strategies. Her advisory roles extend to serving on the Innovation Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and investing in emerging product companies, underscoring her commitment to fostering innovation across sectors.
Cassie’s thought leadership is further evidenced by her extensive writing and speaking engagements. Her articles have been featured in prestigious publications like the Harvard Business Review and Forbes, where she elucidates the nuances of data science, AI, and decision-making. Her engaging communication style, characterized by humor and vivid analogies, makes complex topics accessible and engaging to a broad audience.
Cassie Kozyrkov’s blend of technical prowess, innovative leadership, and engaging communication makes her a standout speaker in the realms of AI and decision intelligence. Her contributions have not only shaped the strategies of leading organizations but have also influenced how industries approach data-driven decision-making. For events aiming to provide attendees with cutting-edge insights and inspiration, Cassie Kozyrkov is an unparalleled choice.
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