Keynote SpeakerMonica Verma

Hacker, Top No. 3 CISO in EMEA, Founder & CEO, Multiple Award-Winner Leader and Top-50 Women in Tech

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Predict and Defend Against Rising AI Threats | GoSec Keynote 2025
Inside the Mind of a CISO: What History Teaches Us About AI & Cybercrime
How AI is Fighting (and Fueling) Decision Making and Fraud

Popular Talks by Monica Verma

Rebuilding Trust in The Era of AI
Innovating with AI Without Breaking Trust
Governing AI Before It Hacks You
The Imminent Danger of AI isn’t Evil
The Leadership Paradox: Bridging The AI and Cyber Gap
Humans, AI and Trust: Navigating the Modern-Day Landscape
Navigating the Evolution of AI to 10x Your Career and Business
Is AI Taking Over Humanity? 5 Laws to Succeed in The New Normal
How to Lead Amidst AI and Disruptive Innovation?
A Dive into The Seismic Shift in AI and Cybersecurity
Navigating the Evolution of AI and Cybercrime
Manage Risks Fast, Fail Faster and Adapt Fastest

Biography

Monica Verma is a leading spokesperson and a trusted advisor on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber Resilience, Cybersecurity and Leadership, a keynote speaker and the founder and CEO of Monica Talks Cyber, with the mission to build resilience in the world of AI. She is a committed and passionate technology, AI and security leader, a 3 x Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), recognised and awarded as Top No. 3 CISO in EMEA, and an engaging keynote speaker with 20+ years of experience in the tech and cybersecurity industries. She is an award winning leader, 2019 Best Security Advisor, 2022 Top 50 Women in Tech and 2023 Top #3 CISO in EMEA. She is an internationally renowned keynote speaker and a storyteller, as well as a board Certified Qualified Technology Expert (QTE), and former board member of Cloud Security Alliance (CSA).

Monica is a leader, a futurist, a keynote speaker of various engaging keynotes, having been on large stages with 2000+ audience of tech, business and cyber leaders on “The Imminent Danger of AI isn’t Evil”, “Governing AI Before It Hacks You”, “Humans, AI and Trust: Navigating the Modern-Day Landscape”, “Navigating the Evolution of AI and Cybercrime”, “5 Ways to Lead Amidst AI and Disruptive Innovation”, “How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Lives and Businesses”, “A Dive into The Seismic Shift”, and many more. Through her various leadership and advisory roles, clear and simple communication, as well as close collaboration with executives, top management and boards, she has led many security and digital transformation projects for global businesses.

Many of her clients include Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Microsoft, Nokia, FT Live, Elvinger Hoss Prussen, etc. In fact, her keynote “Navigating the Evolution of AI and Cybercrime” got published both in FT Live and in Luxembourg’s leading newspaper Delano.

In addition to her leadership, founder and Chief Security Officer roles, due to her strong passion for the industry, the people and the businesses, she is also a founder of Monica Talks Cyber, and has been providing valuable information, coaching, speaking, keynotes and masterclasses to the industry leaders, business leaders and the community worldwide, in an easily digestible and engaging format without jargons.

She has built a huge Cyber, AI and leadership following and community of 40000+, and growing. Monica Talks Cyber (her podcast show) has now already been downloaded more than 15000 times only after ca. 40 episodes. She is also the founder of the Monica Talks Cyber newsletter and her masterclass on leading in AI and Cyber.

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What clients say about Monica Verma

‘Monica Verma, an AI and Cyber leader, CISO, and founder of Monica Talks Cyber, gave a fantastic closing keynote on "Innovating with AI Without Breaking Trust" for cyber and IT leaders in Malta at Cyber Root conference, one of the largest conferences in Malta. As a keynote speaker and a former CISO, she brought her real-world experiences and insights on AI, demystifying how AI is breaking trust in society. She dove into the challenges that AI brings and key practical things every business, IT, AI and cyber leader must do in their organisation today to bridge that trust gap, and leverage AI for business decisions, digitalisation, and more. As an experienced storyteller, her keynote was very well received. Highly recommend her as a keynote speaker.’ Chief Information Security Officer, Malta Information Technology Agency

‘Monica’s closing keynote "Innovating with AI Without Breaking Trust", in a challenging afternoon slot at the prime cybersecurity conference in Malta (Cyber Root), was a powerful reminder that technology leadership today demands a balance between technical depth and human context. Her ability to connect strategic AI governance with day-to-day decision-making, grounded in trust, accountability and data integrity aspects, was particularly resonant and highly engaging. All in all, it offered insightful, human, and deeply relevant takeaways for both technology leaders and organisations seeking to embed AI responsibly into their professional ethos. Monica delivers content that is both relatable and actionable. In my book, that makes her one of those standout keynote speakers who bridge insight with real-world relevance.’ Conrad Chircop, Information Security & Risk Leader

‘Monica is a highly competent AI and cyber leader, a keynote speaker and a storyteller and her keynote on “Governing AI before it hacks you” was extremely well received at the IT Tech conference in Norway, co-organized by the Norwegian Tax Authority (Skatteetaten) for industry leaders, IT and cyber leaders and professionals. In her keynote, Monica shared her insights on AI trends and risks, AI use cases in businesses and decision making, how AI is seemingly conscious and hacking you without most realizing it, and most importantly how to govern and build AI for a positive future of our businesses and society in the digitalization journey that we are [in]. Through her experience, her content and storytelling, she breaks down extremely important and complex topics in AI, cyber and leadership in ways that provide immediate actionable insights and next steps, giving the audience real experiences, practical frameworks and key takeaways. Her mission is to help build resilient businesses and society in the world of AI and her keynote fits perfectly. I highly recommend her as an AI and cyber advisor, leader and keynote speaker.' Head of IT Security, The Norwegian Tax Authority

‘Monica delivered a powerful keynote at WCM 2025, in Brazil, one of the world’s largest conferences on strategy and leadership, speaking to an audience of over 2,000 leaders and business owners. She masterfully balanced both sides of the AI coin i.e. its extraordinary potential for innovation and the urgent risks we must address today. Her presentation was engaging, insightful, and filled with real-world examples. She highlighted the key AI trends shaping our future, the most pressing ethical, compliance, and cybersecurity risks, and offered practical, actionable steps for leaders to innovate safely and responsibly. The response was overwhelming: participants described her talk as eye-opening, energizing, and highly valuable, with many seeking out the organizers to share their appreciation. Monica’s delivery combined clarity, authority, and vision. I strongly recommend her as a keynote speaker for any event focused on AI, technology, innovation, or cybersecurity.’ Director of Finance and Administration, WCM

‘Monica’s opening keynote at the 2025 ACFE Fraud Conference Europe was outstanding. She presented to an audience of ca. 500 professionals and executives in the industry. She was not only able to present the risks associated with artificial intelligence in an engaging and informative manner, but she also gave our audience of anti-fraud professionals and executives real solutions and tools to leverage AI as well as address AI-related risks at their organizations. Excellent session! CEO, Association of Fraud Examiners (ACFE)

‘Monica delivered a highly engaging, insightful and illuminating keynote talk on Navigating the Evolution of AI and Cybercrime for an event bringing together hundreds of leaders of the European fund management industry in Luxembourg. Her message resonated strongly with the audience and she held their interest throughout. Many commented afterwards on how much they enjoyed her talk, and it stimulated much discussion throughout the remainder of the day. We were very pleased to have chosen Monica for this event, as she was an excellent addition to the programme.’ Senior Content Editor, Financial Times Live

How to book Monica Verma as a keynote speaker

How do I book Monica Verma for a keynote speech?

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What are Monica Verma's speaking fees?

Monica Verma'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 Monica tailored to your event.

What topics does Monica Verma speak about?

Monica Verma speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Future & Technology, Technology. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Monica to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Monica Verma available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Monica Verma for events worldwide, subject to Monica's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.

Does Monica Verma deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Monica Verma is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Monica Verma?

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 Monica can accommodate.

Can Monica Verma tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Monica Verma 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 Monica can offer.

What languages does Monica Verma present in?

Monica Verma 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.

What makes Monica Verma a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Monica Verma's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Future & Technology, Technology. To get a clear sense of Monica'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.

What kind of events can Monica Verma speak at?

Monica Verma 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, Cyber Security, Future & Technology, Technology is relevant. Details of Monica'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.

Does Monica Verma offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

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 Monica Verma is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Monica Verma?

We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Monica Verma, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Monica's current availability for your dates.