As artificial intelligence (AI) advances rapidly reshape our world, it is essential for governments and organizations to keep up and ensure ethical and responsible AI adoption. On June 5 at 10:00 AM EST / 16:00 CET / 23:00 JST/KST, the International telecommunications Society will host a new webinar entitled, "Ethical AI Governance: Are Companies and Governments Ready for the AI Revolution?", featuring international experts on AI governance, including Dr. Richard Benjamins, Professor Rachel Dunscombe, Mr. Cameron Schuler and Dr. Paul Timmers. This webinar is organized by Ivey Business School, Western University (Canada), as the academic host, with TELUS Communications as the corporate host. Registration is free.

 

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Dr. Richard Benjamins is the Chief AI & Data Strategist at Telefonica and ranks among the 100 most influential people in data-driven business (DataIQ 100, 2018). As the co-founder and Vice President of the Spanish observatory for ethical and social impacts of AI (OdiseIA), he actively engages in promoting responsible AI practices.

Besides his work at Telefonica, Dr. Benjamins contributes to various boards and advisory panels, including environmental non-profit CDP-Europe and the Vatican’s Centre for Digital Culture. Holding a Ph.D. in Cognitive Science, he has published over 100 scientific articles and authored two books on AI and data-driven companies.

 

Prof. Rachel Dunscombe, a former CEO of the NHS Digital Academy and director of digital at the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, is now the chief industry advisor at the Dedalus Group. With over 25 years of experience spanning the NHS, academia, management consulting, and the technology industry, she brings a wealth of knowledge in policy, standards, and healthcare system trends. In addition to her new role, Dunscombe continues to serve as an AI Council member for the UK government and as a visiting professor at Imperial College London’s Global Healthcare Policy unit.

 

Cameron Schuler is the Chief Commercialization Officer & Vice President of Industry Innovation at the Vector Institute. With a diverse career spanning finance, IT, consumer products, and general management, Schuler has played key roles in start-ups and mature companies across various industries. Formerly the Executive Director of Amii for eight years, he led one of the world’s top-ranked Machine Learning and AI groups. Cameron’s expertise extends to founding start-up companies and serving as Chair & Co-founder of PFM Scheduling Services. He holds an MBA from Queen’s University and has completed numerous investment management programs.

 

Dr. Paul Timmers is a research associate at the University of Oxford’s Oxford Internet Institute and holds professorships at the European University Cyprus, KU Leuven, and the University of Rijeka. With an extensive background in cybersecurity, e-ID, digital privacy, digital health, smart cities, and e-government, Dr. Timmers has held various leadership roles, including Director at the European Commission and President of the Supervisory Board at the Estonian eGovernance Academy. He holds a physics PhD from Radboud University, an MBA from Warwick University, and a cybersecurity qualification from Harvard.