Katharine Jarmul
AI, privacy and security expert helping organizations build responsible and secure data systems.
Why you should book Katharine Jarmul for your next event
- More than a decade of hands-on experience in deep learning, AI systems and technical leadership across global industries.
- Internationally recognized privacy and security expert and author of the acclaimed book Practical Data Privacy (O’Reilly, 2023).
- Combines technical expertise with strategic insight, helping leaders and teams align across complex AI and data initiatives.
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Leading expert on AI, data privacy and secure machine learning systems
Katharine Jarmul is one of the most respected voices in AI, privacy and security today. With more than 10 years of experience in deep learning and decades spent leading technical teams, she brings rare insight into both the strategic and practical sides of modern technology. Her work spans finance, e-commerce, the public sector and healthcare/life sciences, giving her a broad understanding of how organizations can build responsible, secure and effective AI systems. As the author of Practical Data Privacy (O’Reilly, 2023), Katharine helps businesses navigate complex data and AI challenges with clarity, technical depth and a strong focus on collaboration.
Book Katharine Jarmul for your event
Katharine Jarmul is an internationally recognized expert in AI, machine learning, privacy and security. With more than a decade of hands-on experience in deep learning and many years leading technical organizations, she brings a unique perspective that connects strategy, leadership and implementation.
Her experience stretches from executive-level decision making to the technical details behind secure and scalable AI systems. This combination makes her a sought-after keynote speaker for organizations looking to better understand the opportunities and risks connected to modern AI, data systems and machine learning technologies.
Katharine has worked across a wide range of industries including finance, e-commerce, public sector organizations and healthcare/life sciences. Through this broad experience, she understands the challenges companies face when balancing innovation, regulation, security and trust.
Audiences value Katharine for her ability to explain highly technical topics in a way that feels relevant, practical and engaging for both technical and non-technical professionals.
Deep expertise in AI, privacy and security
For the past seven years, Katharine Jarmul has focused exclusively on privacy and security in data, AI and machine learning systems. Her work centers on helping organizations build technology responsibly while protecting sensitive information and maintaining trust.
As AI adoption accelerates globally, businesses increasingly face questions around governance, compliance, security and ethical implementation. Katharine helps organizations understand these challenges from both a strategic and technical perspective. Her talks provide actionable insight into how privacy and security can become integrated parts of innovation rather than obstacles to progress.
She is also the author of the acclaimed book Practical Data Privacy published by O’Reilly in 2023. The book has been widely praised for making complex privacy concepts accessible and practical for organizations working with modern data systems.
Topics Katharine Jarmul often speaks about include:
- AI security and privacy
- Responsible AI implementation
- Machine learning systems and governance
- Data privacy in practice
- Building secure AI infrastructure
- Communication between technical and leadership teams
- Managing risk in AI and data projects
- Cross-functional collaboration in technology organizations
Her presentations are tailored to the audience and can support leadership teams, developers, security professionals, compliance experts and organizations navigating digital transformation.
Bridging strategy, leadership and implementation
One of Katharine Jarmul’s greatest strengths is her ability to build bridges across teams, stakeholders and organizational priorities. In complex AI and data projects, success often depends on collaboration between departments with very different perspectives and goals.
Katharine is known for creating alignment between leadership, technical teams and business stakeholders. She brings empathy, clarity and strong communication skills into environments where collaboration is essential. Her approach helps organizations break down silos and create stronger understanding across teams working on data, AI and security initiatives.
Because of her extensive experience working both strategically and operationally, she understands how decisions made at the executive level impact implementation teams — and vice versa. This perspective allows her to deliver keynote presentations that resonate across organizational levels.
Her sessions are informative, practical and grounded in real-world experience. Audiences leave with concrete insights they can apply directly to their own work and organizational challenges.
A trusted voice in modern technology
Katharine Jarmul has built a strong reputation as a trusted advisor and speaker within the fields of AI, privacy and security. Her ability to combine deep technical knowledge with accessible communication makes her a valuable speaker for conferences, leadership events, industry summits and internal company gatherings.
Organizations booking Katharine gain a speaker who understands both the opportunities and the responsibilities connected to emerging technologies. She brings nuanced perspectives, practical experience and clear communication to conversations that are often complex and rapidly evolving.
Whether speaking about secure AI systems, privacy-first innovation, machine learning governance or organizational collaboration, Katharine delivers keynotes that are insightful, engaging and highly relevant for today’s technology landscape.
Book Katharine Jarmul for an event that brings clarity, expertise and practical insight into the future of AI, privacy and secure technology development.
Keynotes
Keynote by Katharine Jarmul:
Claude Code Privacy and Security
As AI coding assistants rapidly become part of modern software development, organizations face a new generation of privacy and security challenges. In this keynote, Katharine Jarmul explores the realities of using AI-powered coding tools such as Claude Code in professional environments — from data leakage risks and insecure workflows to governance, compliance and developer responsibility.
Drawing on years of expertise in AI security and privacy engineering, Katharine explains how teams can safely integrate AI coding assistants without compromising sensitive information, intellectual property or organizational trust. The keynote combines practical examples with strategic guidance, helping both technical and leadership audiences understand where the real risks lie — and how to address them effectively.
This session is ideal for organizations navigating the growing use of AI-assisted development while balancing innovation, security and responsible AI adoption.
Keynote by Katharine Jarmul:
Myths and Realities in AI Privacy and Security
AI security and privacy are surrounded by hype, confusion and oversimplified narratives. In this keynote, Katharine Jarmul cuts through the noise and explores the most common myths shaping today’s conversations around AI systems, machine learning security and data privacy.
What are the real risks organizations should focus on? Which concerns are misunderstood or exaggerated? And how can companies build AI systems that are both innovative and trustworthy?
With deep expertise across AI, privacy and secure data systems, Katharine provides a balanced and practical perspective on one of the most important technology discussions of our time. Audiences gain insight into how modern AI systems actually handle data, where vulnerabilities emerge and what organizations can do to strengthen security and governance without slowing innovation.
This keynote is especially valuable for leaders, developers, security professionals and organizations looking to separate AI reality from AI hype.
Keynote by Katharine Jarmul:
What Do We Mean When We Say Sovereign AI?
“Sovereign AI” has quickly become one of the most discussed concepts in technology and policy — but what does it actually mean in practice? In this keynote, Katharine Jarmul explores the growing movement toward AI independence, regional control over data infrastructure and the future of technological sovereignty.
From cloud dependency and data governance to open-source ecosystems and AI infrastructure, Katharine examines the political, technical and ethical dimensions shaping the conversation around sovereign AI. She also explores the tensions organizations and governments face between innovation, autonomy, regulation and global collaboration.
With her ability to connect technical depth with strategic insight, Katharine brings clarity to a topic that impacts businesses, public institutions and technology leaders worldwide. The keynote offers audiences a deeper understanding of how sovereignty, privacy, security and AI development increasingly intersect in today’s digital landscape.
Ideal for conferences and organizations focused on AI strategy, digital infrastructure, governance and the future of technology.
