Yoshua Bengio

Turing Award Winner and Pioneer of Modern Artificial Intelligence

Yoshua Bengio is widely regarded as one of the founding figures of modern artificial intelligence. A recipient of the Turing Award, often described as the Nobel Prize of computing, he helped establish the deep learning techniques that underpin today's AI revolution. As founder of Mila, one of the world's leading AI research institutes, Bengio has spent decades advancing machine learning while also becoming one of the most influential voices on the responsible development of artificial intelligence.

His keynotes combine world-class scientific expertise with a thoughtful exploration of AI's opportunities, risks and long-term implications. Rather than focusing solely on technological breakthroughs, he helps audiences understand how AI is reshaping business, society and decision-making. Clear, authoritative and deeply insightful, he offers leaders a rare opportunity to hear from one of the architects of the technology transforming the world.

Signature Keynotes

  • Understanding the technologies shaping the next era of business, science and society

  • Exploring how emerging AI systems are transforming industries and creating new opportunities

  • Balancing innovation, safety and responsibility in an increasingly AI-driven world

  • What decades of AI research reveal about the future of human capability and decision-making

The Bengio Effect

When Yoshua Bengio speaks, audiences gain a deeper understanding of artificial intelligence beyond the headlines. They leave ready to:

• Understand the forces driving the AI revolution

• Assess the opportunities and risks of emerging technologies

• Think more strategically about AI adoption

• Separate genuine innovation from hype

• Navigate the ethical and societal implications of advanced AI

• Make better-informed decisions about the future of technology

Why Book Yoshua

Few individuals have had a greater influence on the development of artificial intelligence than Yoshua Bengio.

His ability to explain complex concepts with clarity makes him valuable to both technical and non-technical audiences. For organisations seeking an authoritative perspective on artificial intelligence, innovation and responsible technological progress, Yoshua Bengio offers insight from the very forefront of the field.

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