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Keynote SpeakerDr Paul Dongha

Head of Responsible AI & AI Strategy, NatWest Group, Ex Co-Chair of Ethics Board, Generative AI Assurance expert, Public speaker, C-suite advisor, Harvard Business School

Dr Paul Dongha is a pioneering figure in the transformational potential of AI and stands at the forefront of integrating AI within Financial Services, championing an approach that harmonizes technological advancement with corporate integrity and the Responsible use of AI. With a career spanning over 30yrs, Paul has cultivated a... Read more

Biography

Dr Paul Dongha is a pioneering figure in the transformational potential of AI and stands at the forefront of integrating AI within Financial Services, championing an approach that harmonizes technological advancement with corporate integrity and the Responsible use of AI. With a career spanning over 30yrs, Paul has cultivated a reputation for visionary leadership, guiding organisations in seizing AI opportunities, whilst maintaining a steadfast commitment to ethical principles.

Paul is the Head of Responsible AI and AI Strategy at one the UKs largest bank, leading a dedicated team of ethics practitioners, and pioneering Responsible AI in the UK. Paul also leads the bank’s AI Strategy to ensure AI can be used to provide not only a highly personalised customer experience but can also be deployed ethically to augment colleagues day-to-day work, rather than simply replacing roles outright. Paul’s influence extends beyond corporate boardrooms and into the global arena, where he actively participates in international forums, policy discussions and projects aimed at setting global standards for responsible AI.

As a deep technologist, Paul has extensive hands-on experience in building service-based, high-performance systems incorporating Big Data. He has research and lectureship experience in computer science and AI stretching back to the early 90s. Dr Paul Dongha has a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, MSc and BSc in Computer science. Research experience and University lecturer in Computer science, Natural Language processing, Object Oriented, Functional and Logic programming.

"Paul Dongha, with his 20+ years of financial sector experience and most recently, as Group Head of Data and AI Ethics at Lloyds Banking Group, has been an invaluable contributor to The AI Summit series. His appearances at events like The AI Summit New York and London have consistently elevated the discourse. Paul's presentations and panel contributions are marked by thoughtful, practical insights that deftly balance innovation with responsible AI frameworks. His peers widely appreciate and welcome his perspective, reflecting his standing in the AI community. As a speaker, Paul is exemplary - always prepared, punctual, and professional, and most importantly, inspiring. His blend of expertise, integrity, and affability makes him not just a respected figure in AI ethics, but also a genuinely pleasure to work with." NY AI Summit (The leading US AI conference)
"Dr. Paul Dongha delivered an exceptionally engaging and insightful keynote at the Elite Summit 2024. His deep expertise in AI and ethics brought a fresh and thought-provoking perspective to the discussion, leaving the audience both informed and inspired. His ability to break down complex topics into clear, actionable insights was truly impressive. Dr. Dongha's presentation was a highlight of the event, reflecting his status as a leading authority in his field. We are grateful for his contribution and highly recommend him as a speaker for any forward-thinking event. We will be inviting him as a guest speaker to our November 2024 conference." The Elite European Pensions and Investments Summit

Popular Talks by Dr Paul Dongha

  • How to build and operationalize an AI Assurance and compliance program in your organisation.
  • How to mobilise, create and set up your organization’s AI Strategy inline with your overall business strategy
  • How to use AI to create personalised and relevant customer experience.
  • Creating an AI Powered organisation
  • AI Ethics and Responsible AI Best practices
  • AI Global trends and regulations
  • Artificial General Intelligence – what it means and how to deal with it.
  • How to upskill you organisation to Build AI expertise and an AI Culture.