Founder & CEO of Learn Prompting, Co-Instructor of “ChatGPT for Everyone,” HackAPrompt Organiser & EMNLP Best Theme Paper Award Winner
Sander Schulhoff’s Biography:
Sander Schulhoff is the Founder of Learn Prompting, recognised as the first prompt engineering guide released on the internet and one of the leading educational resources during the rise of generative AI. A respected voice on prompt engineering, AI security and red teaming, Sander is hired as a speaker for his ability to translate highly technical AI concepts into practical, accessible insights for businesses, developers and educators. He has led workshops for organisations including OpenAI and Microsoft, while also co-instructing the widely acclaimed online course “ChatGPT for Everyone” in partnership with OpenAI. His expertise spans prompt engineering, AI alignment, AI safety, and adversarial testing within large language models.
Sander began his career in research, initially working at Johns Hopkins University before joining the University of Maryland, where he specialised in Natural Language Processing and Deep Reinforcement Learning. Alongside his academic work, he contributed as a Software Developer for The Farama Foundation, helping to create educational tools later used by major AI companies, including Google and Meta. He later became a Deep Reinforcement Learning Engineer at Semiotic Labs before launching Learn Prompting in 2022, ahead of the mainstream adoption of ChatGPT.
Among Sander’s most notable achievements is organising HackAPrompt, the world’s largest Generative AI red teaming competition, delivered in partnership with OpenAI, Scale AI, and Hugging Face. Following the competition, he co-authored a research paper on prompt injection attacks that earned the Best Theme Paper award at EMNLP 2023. In 2024, he also led a 30-person research team to publish “The Prompt Report”, regarded as the largest-ever survey on prompting methodologies and techniques.
Today, Sander is recognised internationally for helping organisations better understand the opportunities and risks associated with generative AI. Combining deep technical expertise with engaging communication skills, he delivers keynote speeches, workshops, and panel discussions for conferences, corporate audiences, and educational institutions worldwide.
Why Hire Sander Schulhoff?
Sander Schulhoff is hired as a speaker for his rare combination of technical AI expertise, educational leadership, and hands-on experience with prompt engineering and AI security. Having delivered workshops for OpenAI and Microsoft, organised one of the largest AI red teaming competitions in history, and taught thousands through “ChatGPT for Everyone”, Sander brings both authority and accessibility to the stage. His talks provide audiences with practical frameworks for understanding generative AI, prompt injection risks, AI safety, and the future of human-AI collaboration, making him an outstanding choice for technology conferences and innovation events.
Sander Schulhoff’s Career Highlights:
Here are some of the key milestones that define Sander Schulhoff’s remarkable career:
- 2024 – Led a 30-person research team to publish “The Prompt Report”, the largest-ever survey on prompting methodologies.
- 2023 – Organised HackAPrompt, the largest Generative AI Red Teaming competition in partnership with OpenAI, Scale AI, and Hugging Face.
- 2023 – Won the Best Theme Paper award at EMNLP 2023 for research into prompt injection attacks.
- 2023 – Became Co-Instructor of “ChatGPT for Everyone”, a leading online AI education course created with OpenAI.
- 2022 – Founded Learn Prompting, the first online guide dedicated to prompt engineering before ChatGPT’s release.
- 2022 – Led Prompt Engineering workshops for OpenAI and Microsoft on AI safety and prompting techniques.
- 2022 – Worked as a Deep Reinforcement Learning Engineer at Semiotic Labs.
- 2022 – Conducted NLP and Deep Reinforcement Learning research at the University of Maryland.
- 2021 – Developed AI learning tools as a Software Developer for The Farama Foundation.
- 2021 – Worked as a Computer Vision Researcher at Johns Hopkins University.
Videos
Sander Schulhoff’s Official Keynote Speaking Videos & Showreel:
Testimonials
“Hands-on teaching and learning. Good intros and opportunity to work through assignments.” – Andy, CISO, Huawei
“Thank you for today’s workshop! We had 1,696 attendees — This is a very high number for our internal community, second only to our keynote at last December’s big conference.” – Alex, AI/ML Community Lead (Office of CTO), Microsoft
“The folks at Learn Prompting do a great job!” – Logan, Head of Developer Relations, OpenAI
Speaking Topics
Sander Schulhoff’s Official Keynote Topics:
- Prompt Engineering
- AI Red-Teaming
- AI Security
- AI Jailbreaking
How Much Does Sander Schulhoff Cost to Hire?
How Much Does it Cost to Hire Sander Schulhoff?
Sander Schulhoff’s speaking fees typically reflect his exceptional career and international demand. Engagements vary depending on location, format, and duration; keynote appearances, conferences, and international events may command higher fees due to travel and preparation requirements.