Dr. Mona Sloane is a sociologist and internationally recognized expert on the social implications of design and technology. Her work focuses on the intersection of inequality and artificial intelligence (AI) and she frequently publishes and speaks about AI, ethics, risk, equity and policy, particularly in the US-EU context. In 2020,... Read more
Mona Sloane (New York University) I Magical Summit 2020 (ex-Digital Summit)
Dr. Mona Sloane is a sociologist and internationally recognized expert on the social implications of design and technology. Her work focuses on the intersection of inequality and artificial intelligence (AI) and she frequently publishes and speaks about AI, ethics, risk, equity and policy, particularly in the US-EU context.
In 2020, Dr. Sloane was named to the Women in AI Ethics™ Hall of Fame for her exceptional contributions to the space of AI ethics and diversity. She was also named one of 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics™ in 2019 and 2021.
Dr. Mona Sloane is an experienced public speaker, moderator and writer. Her bylines have appeared in The Guardian, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, MIT Technology Review, Project Syndicate, BRINK and other venues. She is frequently quoted in popular media outlets, such as The Atlantic, Aljazeera, or Mashable, and provides expert testimonies for policy makers.
Dr. Sloane regularly speaks at international venues and events, such as the Politico AI Summit, the European Commission, the American Council on Germany, the Magical Startups Digital Summit Chile, or the Carnegie Council. In 2021, Dr. Sloane served as judge for the MIT Technology Review 35 Innovators Under 35 Contest.
At New York University, Dr. Sloane runs her own event series called “Co-Opting AI” where she regularly hosts renowned experts such as Kara Swisher or Ruha Benjamin. She also co-curates an event series called “The Shift”, a collaboration with the Knight Foundation, the Social Science Research Council, and Civic Signals that focuses on the social changes induced by the COVID-19 pandemic. At NYU Tandon’s School of Engineering, Dr. Sloane serves as Adjunct Professor of Technology, Culture and Society, as well as an Affiliate of the NYU Center for Responsible AI, where she focuses on conducting cutting-edge interdisciplinary research to develop, implement, and disseminate best-in-class open-source tools and frameworks for operationalizing responsibility at all stages of the AI lifecycle.
Dr. Mona Sloane also is a Fellow with the NYU-based action research lab The GovLab, where she works with Stefaan Verhulst on AI localism, a new phenomenon of local governance innovation in AI. Dr. Sloane also is the Technology Editor for Public Books, a digital magazine hosted between Columbia University and NYU. She is part of the inaugural cohort of the Future Imagination Collaboratory (FIC) Fellows at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where she runs an art project on AI and the climate emergency.
Currently, Dr. Sloane leads the “Terra Incognita NYC” research project, which focuses on understanding how New Yorkers create public space on digital platforms. She also runs the “AI Procurement” project, a collaboration with Dr. Rumman Chowdhury (Founder and CEO of Parity), and John C. Havens (IEEE Standards Association), which is focused on innovating AI procurement to center equity and justice. Together with Emmy Award-winning journalist Hilke Schellmann, Dr. Sloane also works on the use of AI systems in hiring. At the Tübingen AI Center in Germany Dr. Sloane leads research on the operationalization of ethics in German AI startups.
Dr. Mona Sloane holds a PhD from the London School of Economics and Political Science and has completed fellowships at the University of California, Berkeley, and at the University of Cape Town.
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Mona Sloane's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Mona tailored to your event.
Mona Sloane speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Future & Technology, Health, Wellbeing. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Mona to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Mona Sloane for events worldwide, subject to Mona's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Mona Sloane is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Mona can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Mona Sloane on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Mona can offer.
Mona Sloane delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Mona Sloane's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Future & Technology, Health, Wellbeing. To get a clear sense of Mona's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Mona Sloane can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Future & Technology, Health, Wellbeing is relevant. Details of Mona's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Mona Sloane is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Mona Sloane, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Mona's current availability for your dates.