Sol Rashidi is the world’s 1st Chief AI Officer appointed in 2016. With 9 patents, a best-selling author on AI, and a former Amazon & C-Suite Exec (5x), she was named FORBES “AI Maverick & Visionary of the 21st Century” in 2023, and FORBES ‘Top 5 People Taking AI To... Read more
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Sol Rashidi is the world’s 1st Chief AI Officer appointed in 2016. With 9 patents, a best-selling author on AI, and a former Amazon & C-Suite Exec (5x), she was named FORBES “AI Maverick & Visionary of the 21st Century” in 2023, and FORBES ‘Top 5 People Taking AI To Market’ in 2025.
Sol has also earned accolades like Top ‘100 AI Thought Leaders’, ‘Top 50 Women in Tech’ and LinkedIn’s 2025 AI Influencer. Sol started her AI career in 2011 when she helped IBM launch Watson. Her job is not just to create capabilities & deploy programs, but to help educate and advise on 1) Workforce preparation & human relevance in the age of AI 2) Data security & AI Governance.
As a FORBES AI contributor, LinkedIn Top Voice, Sol writes for business execs, technologists, and teams scaling AI the right way. Sol is best-selling author of “Your AI Survival Guide” (Top 50 AI Books) Voted in 3 TOP categories: AI, Leadership & Management, and Business Management.
What sets Sol apart is she is a practitioner and an operator. She’s built these capabilities from scratch and has over 200+ deployments – so her conversations are deeply rooted in experience. Sol is the inventor of The Human Amplification Index , a platform that measures how well we’re strengthening both the business and the workforce through AI to ensure you have both financial and human capital ROI. She is the bridge across AI capability development, AI security and data governance, and human capital strategy.
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You can book Sol Rashidi through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Sol's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Sol Rashidi'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 Sol tailored to your event.
Sol Rashidi speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Digital, Future & Technology, Future of Work. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Sol to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Sol Rashidi for events worldwide, subject to Sol'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 Sol Rashidi 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 Sol can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Sol Rashidi 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 Sol can offer.
Sol Rashidi 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.
Sol Rashidi's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Digital, Future & Technology, Future of Work. To get a clear sense of Sol'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.
Sol Rashidi 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, Digital, Future & Technology, Future of Work is relevant. Details of Sol'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 Sol Rashidi 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 Sol Rashidi, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Sol's current availability for your dates.