Microsoft Chair of Responsible AI, Founder of Microsoft’s Centre of Excellence for AI, Former Accenture Head of Data & AI, WEF & Forbes Tech Council Board Member, Member of AI/GenAI Council of Goldman Sach & Former Head of Strategy, Data & AI for Microsoft
Didem Un Ates’s Biography:
Didem Un Ateş is the Founder and Chief Executive of LOTUSAI Ltd and a Board Member of the tinyML Foundation, and she is widely hired as a London keynote speaker for her rare combination of deep technical expertise, global executive leadership in AI strategy, and proven experience advising Fortune 500 organisations and governments on responsible, scalable artificial intelligence. With senior leadership roles spanning Microsoft, Accenture, Schneider Electric and advisory positions with major global institutions, she brings practical insight into how organisations can turn emerging technologies into measurable business value while building inclusive, ethical innovation cultures.
Didem’s early education laid the foundation for a career at the intersection of technology, strategy and social impact. From a young age she focused on analytical and problem-solving disciplines, which led her into technology and data-driven fields and ultimately into leadership roles within global technology companies. Early in her career she developed expertise in partnerships, customer innovation and applied AI strategy, working across startups and large enterprises, where she gained hands-on experience building teams, launching new technology programmes and helping organisations navigate digital transformation. These formative years shaped her commitment to inclusive innovation, mentorship and building pathways for the next generation of AI leaders.
Why Hire Didem Un Ates?
Didem Un Ateş is frequently invited as a London keynote speaker because she brings a distinctive voice on the future of artificial intelligence that blends governance, inclusion and real-world execution. As a council member on AI and Generative AI initiatives with global financial institutions and a participant in international alliances shaping AI governance, she offers audiences a rare perspective on how regulation, ethics and innovation must evolve together. Audiences, particularly in finance, policy, and technology, value her ability to explain complex AI developments in clear, actionable terms that leaders can immediately apply.
Event organisers also seek her out for her recognised leadership in diversity and inclusion within the technology sector. She has been a finalist for major global AI inclusion awards, recognised as a Diversity Role Model at the Dublin Tech Summit, and at the WomeninTech100 Champion Awards. Her work creating programmes such as large-scale “Girls in AI” hackathons and bootcamps demonstrates not only advocacy but measurable impact in building the next generation of technologists. This combination of thought leadership and tangible results makes her particularly compelling for conferences focused on innovation with social responsibility.
Finally, Didem’s standing within global technology and innovation communities, through memberships in organisations such as the Forbes Technology Council, the World Economic Forum’s AI governance initiatives, and international tech leadership networks, means she speaks with insight drawn from cross-industry collaboration. Conference organisers value her global outlook, practical frameworks, and engaging storytelling style, which resonate equally with executives, policymakers, entrepreneurs and students seeking to understand where AI is heading and how to prepare for it responsibly.
Didem Un Ates’s Career Highlights:
Here are some of the key milestones that define Didem Un Ates’s impressive career:
- 2024 – Board Member of the tinyML Foundation
- 2023 – Founder & Chief Executive of LOTUSAI Ltd
- 2023 – Value Accelerator Senior Operating Advisor of Asset Management & AI/Generative AI Council Member for Goldman Sachs
- 2023 – Vice President, AI Strategy & Innovation, Schneider Electric
- 2022 – WomenTech Network Global AI Inclusion Award Finalist
- 2021 – Head of Applied Strategy, Data & AI, Chief Data Office, Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions
- 2021 – Included in Trailblazer50
- 2020 – Member of the Forbes Technology Council
- 2019 – Senior Director of AI Customer and Partner Engagement, Microsoft Cloud & AI
- 2019 – Named Dublin Tech Summit ‘Diversity Role Model’
- 2018 – Founder of Microsoft’s ‘Girls in AI’ Hackathon & Bootcamps
Videos
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Testimonials
“The event went very well thanks. Didem was a tremendously engaging speaker, incredibly knowledgeable and credible in her areas of expertise and has a great way to simplify and give context to very complex topics. She shared some great examples of her work which resonated well with the audience, and took time to answer questions at the end. It was an excellent experience for our guests. She was everything we hoped for as a first-class speaker.” – OVH Cloud
Speaking Topics
Didem Un Ates’s Official Keynote Topics:
- AI Strategy for Real-World Impact
- Responsible AI Leadership in a Changing World
- Turning Artificial Intelligence into Business Value
- Building Trustworthy and Inclusive AI at Scale
- Leading Organisations in the Age of Intelligent Technology
- From Innovation to Implementation: Scaling AI Successfully
- The Future of Work and Leadership in the AI Era
- AI Governance, Ethics and Competitive Advantage
- Inclusive Innovation: The Human Side of AI
- Preparing for the Next Decade of Artificial Intelligence
How Much Does Didem Un Ates Cost to Hire?
How Much Does it Cost to Hire Didem Un Ates?
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