Keynote SpeakerDavid De Cremer

“David De Cremer sees through the hype surrounding AI and absolutely nails the key drivers behind AI failures, walking leaders through what they need to do to achieve AI’s promise for their organizations. This is an essential read for business leaders who want to thrive in the AI economy. He shows us how we need human leadership more than ever!” Linda Avery, Former CDAO Verizon, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

"A masterful guide, offering invaluable insights for business leaders seeking a thoughtful approach to harnessing AI's potential within their organizations and seamlessly bridging the gap between people and technology.” Francisco Veloso, Dean, INSEAD

"9 Ways to Take Back Control and Make AI Work' may be the best investment a leader will make to ensure their company’s AI efforts don’t fail. It represents practical/tactical and critical approaches to the role of human leadership in the adoption of these new technologies. So many books today are long on explaining the problem and short on the solutions – this is a rare exception.” Nancy Brown, General Partner, Oak HC/FT

“Today, too many business leaders are intimated by AI and as a result they stop managing their organization’s AI journey. How can we change this and ensure that our leaders are in charge to drive successful AI adoption projects. David De Cremer’s book provides clear answers to this question and illustrates carefully what it is that leaders exactly need to do. After reading this book, you’ll feel and act like an AI-savvy leader!” Anu Rathninde, President, Asia Pacific, Johnson Controls

“This book is an outstanding and vital resource for all leaders seeking to understand, navigate and assure successful implementation of AI within an organization. Insightful, innovative, and comprehendible with the ideal balance of theoretical viewpoints and real-world forward-thinking perspectives.” Rick LeBlanc, President & CEO, NELCO Worldwide

“Takes the AI conversation to a deeper, more human, and actionable level. An excellent counterbalance to what has been an overwhelming technology led narrative”. Lynda Gratton, Professor, London Business School

"No business leader today can afford to ignore AI. But the speed of change, the complexity of the technology, and the cacophony of voices are bewildering. De Cremer sees through the fog to distill crucial insights for leading with AI that successfully combine high-minded and practical advice. This book is not just a deep dive into the process of AI adoption. It is a critical examination of leadership in the digital age.” Stefano Puntoni, Professor of Marketing at The Wharton School, Co-Director of AI at Wharton

“This is a must-read book that will support Leaders to be better prepared for the challenges of the AI age as well as consider the usage of a human-centered and inclusion approach to AI adoption.” Airton Maranho, Head of Business Digital Office Global Business Services, Robert Bosch GmbH

“Will your next boss be a robot? In case you haven’t pondered your AI future, David De Cremer―one of the ‘World’s Top 30 Management Gurus’―has done it for you in his fascinating book, ‘Leadership By Algorithm.’ Read your future today.” James Bradley, Three-times New York Times bestseller

“David De Cremer, one of the top gurus in corporate culture, provides unique insight in ‘Leadership by Algorithm’ as to what leadership means in the AI age. Ignore at your peril!” Alexandros Papaspyridis, Director of Higher Education, Microsoft Asia Pacific Japan

“The tech revolution is happening. But what we need now is a revolution in leadership and in organisations. David De Cremer expertly maps out how this can and must happen.” Stuart Crainer, Co-founder, Thinkers50

“Most leaders are concerned about how to make timely, precise and accurate decisions and often suffer from the failures in meeting these personal ambitions. In his brilliant book, David De Cremer uses various techniques in analyzing how people make decisions and in what way procrastination plays a role. With excellent behavioral analyses and examples, leaders will gain knowledge from understanding the roots and consequences of procrastination and learn how to mitigate the negative effects. A must-read for all leaders!” Michael Thurow, Senior Advisor, InterChina Consulting

“Why do we delay the decisions we know that we need to make? Is it because we are afraid to fail? David De Cremer’s book gives an answer to this critical question that in our current complex global world is more and more present. After reading this book, you will not have any more excuses to delay your decisions.” José Martínez-Adam, General Manager Corporate Center Talent, Solvay S.A.

“You have got to read this book! It is easy to read and there are tons of practical tips and tricks to help you, the modern multcultural leader, become more efficient and effective. David De Cremer’s book is an inspiration to those of us wondering why leaders hesitate to take decisions that seem to be so obvious. Once you get started, you won’t put it down!” Bjarne Lemmich, Head, Finance College, Novartis Pharmaceutical

“Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence, but no one has a clue how it will affect the way organizations are managed… until now. David De Cremer, a leading expert, has written the most informative book I’ve read on how algorithms will change leadership―and which parts are unlikely to be replaced by a machine.” Adam Grant, Bestselling author of ‘Originals’ and ‘Give and Take,’ and Host , New York Times; TED podcast WorkLife