Global authority on AI governance

Ivana Bartoletti has established herself as a leading international authority on the governance of artificial intelligence, responsible innovation, and the complex intersection between technology, law, and ethics. Her work focuses on helping organisations create AI systems that reflect accountability, transparency, and respect for fundamental rights. Ivana leads large-scale global programmes that integrate governance and privacy into AI and emerging technologies, ensuring that innovation does not come at the expense of people, democratic values, or long-term societal wellbeing.
Her expertise is sought after by companies, institutions, and public bodies aiming to navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape with clarity and purpose. She brings a strategic understanding of how policy, ethics, and technical design must align in order to shape trustworthy AI.

Leading voice on digital rights and ethics

Ivana’s influence extends far beyond organisational consulting. She serves as an expert adviser to the Council of Europe on AI and gender rights, where she contributes to shaping international frameworks that protect individuals in an increasingly automated world. She is also the founder of Women Leading in AI, a powerful network advocating for inclusive, ethical, and accountable technology leadership, and she co-founded the Alliance for Universal Digital Rights, which promotes fundamental rights in digital environments.
Her work highlights the need for diverse perspectives in the development and governance of AI systems. Ivana’s leadership in these spheres has positioned her as a trusted and influential voice in debates surrounding fairness, equality, and the societal impact of emerging technologies.

Academic insight and thought leadership

In addition to her advisory roles, Ivana has held notable academic appointments that further strengthen her grounding in research and policy. She previously served as Privacy and Cybersecurity Executive Fellow at Virginia Tech and held a Visiting Fellowship at the Oxford Internet Institute. These roles connect her industry experience with academic perspectives, giving her a unique ability to bridge practical implementation with research-driven analysis.
Ivana is also the author of An Artificial Revolution: On Power, Politics and AI, a book that examines how AI reshapes power dynamics and societal structures. She has written A Digital Union with European Values for FEPS and co-edited The AI Book published by Wiley, contributing to the global conversation on responsible digital transformation.

Recognised leadership and keynote impact

Ivana’s expertise has earned significant recognition, including being named Privacy Leader of the Year in 2022. Her voice is widely respected across technology policy, digital rights, and ethical innovation. She is known for her ability to simplify complexity while offering a compelling vision for the digital future.

Why book Ivana Bartoletti for your event?
Her keynotes combine strategic foresight, grounded expertise, and an energising ability to inspire action. Audiences gain a clearer understanding of how AI governance works in practice, why ethics matter at every stage of technological development, and what organisations must prioritise to stay ahead of regulatory and societal expectations.

Her sessions often explore:

• The global regulatory landscape for AI

• Ethical design and governance frameworks

• Privacy-preserving innovation

• Gender rights and fairness in AI

• Digital rights in an evolving technological world

Empowering organisations to act responsibly

Ivana’s mission is to ensure AI development aligns with human values and democratic principles. With her guidance, organisations learn how to embed governance into their technological processes and create systems that are trustworthy, transparent, and sustainable. Whether addressing leaders, policymakers, or technical teams, she delivers practical strategies for implementing ethical AI while steering innovation in the right direction.
Booking Ivana Bartoletti brings powerful expertise, global insight, and a compelling call to action for anyone shaping the future of technology.