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Web inventor & AI ethics pioneer

Tim Berners-Lee

Transform digital strategy with Sir Tim Berners-Lee, World Wide Web inventor and AI ethics pioneer. Tim works with organisations to implement ethical data governance and navigate privacy challenges, delivering actionable frameworks for responsible innovation. ACM Turing Prize recipient and W3C founder.

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Tim Berners-Lee

Tim Berners-Lee

London, United Kingdom

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  • Inventor of the World Wide Web and pioneering internet visionary
  • Founder of the World Wide Web Consortium and Open Data Institute
  • Winner of the prestigious ACM Turing Award for computing innovation

Sir Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web, fundamentally transforming how humanity connects, communicates, and shares information across the digital landscape. His pioneering work continues to shape our technological future. As the inventor of the World Wide Web, Sir Tim serves as CTO of Inrupt, developing new web paradigms that prioritise user data ownership. He founded the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the Open Data Institute (ODI), while his contributions earned him the prestigious ACM Turing Prize, computing's equivalent to the Nobel. Tim helps organisations navigate the complex intersection of data ownership, privacy, and artificial intelligence. His unique perspective on how corporations can ethically harness data while respecting individual rights provides crucial guidance during this technological revolution. His insights are particularly valuable as AI development accelerates, requiring thoughtful approaches to data governance and digital ethics. Audiences gain practical frameworks for implementing responsible data practices within their organisations, clear understanding of emerging digital trends before they become mainstream, and strategies for balancing innovation with ethical considerations in technology development. Book Sir Tim to give your organisation unparalleled insights from the very architect of our digital world as we face unprecedented technological transformation.

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Author Talk: ‘This Is For Everyone’

Join Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, as he discusses the web's creation and its profound global impact. In "This Is for Everyone," Sir Tim shares personal anecdotes from the internet's early days and emphasises the urgent need to reclaim its original promise. Attendees will gain insights into how the web has transformed our lives and discover Sir Tim's vision for a digital future grounded in truth, trust, and human connection.

Artificial Intelligence, Data Privacy, And Technology Through Change

Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the web, remains a pivotal figure in its ongoing evolution. As discussions around AI intensify, he emphasises that data and the web are foundational to AI's future. His insights are crucial for navigating this paradigm shift, advocating for data ownership to promote ethical and equitable innovation. Attendees will learn how to harness the web and data to shape a responsible AI landscape, ensuring technology benefits society as a whole.

Leading The Next Generation

Tech pioneer and inventor of the World Wide Web, Tim Berners-Lee, envisions a future of humane technology. He discusses the potential of AI assistants and the importance of data privacy, advocating for a positive and equitable tomorrow. Attendees will gain insights into how technology can be harnessed to enhance human wellbeing and foster a more inclusive digital landscape.

The Future Of The Web

In this talk, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, reflects on its transformative impact over the past thirty years across business, education, and governance. He discusses the evolution from a Web of documents to a Web of data, highlighting its role in advancing medical research and democracy. Attendees will learn about the future of the Web, potential threats and opportunities, and how they can contribute to building a better online environment.

Bold, New Tech Strategies For Business

Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, emphasises that many businesses are not fully leveraging technology for competitive advantage. He shares insights on how to innovate through technology, focusing on strategies for investing, consumer connection, and utilising big data and machine learning. Attendees will learn how to adapt their tech strategies for the next wave of web users, embrace emerging technologies, and foster creativity and corporate responsibility in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Why we recommend booking Tim

Sir Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web and recipient of computing's equivalent to the Nobel Prize, offers organisations unparalleled insights on navigating the complex intersection of data ownership, privacy, and artificial intelligence in our rapidly evolving digital landscape. Book this visionary technologist to provide your team with practical frameworks for implementing responsible data practices while balancing innovation with ethical considerations in technology development.

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Testimonials

Sir Tim was incredible and really well received both during the CIO roundtable and the keynote ... he totally wowed the crowd. Our keynote theatre was far too small and we ended up streaming his session live to the 21 other theatres on the show floor. My only challenge following the keynote is the volume of internal and external questions saying how the heck was I going to follow up from that!

Imago TechMedia

We have had marvellous feedback on our event. Sir Tim was an engaging and inspirational speaker and appeared to be happy to chat with guests before and after the event.

VenCap

I wanted to thank you again for a wonderful event last night. The feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive and all the guests greatly valued your insights and perspectives. A number commented to me that it was the best EY event they had ever attended. That is a testament to your genius and interactive style.

EY

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Tim Berners-Lee draws on his firsthand experience as the inventor of the World Wide Web to frame talks around the original design principles of the web, using that founding context to assess current challenges in data ownership, AI governance, and digital ethics.

What topics does Tim Berners-Lee specialise in?

Tim Berners-Lee speaks on the history and future of the World Wide Web, artificial intelligence and data ownership, and the ethical governance of emerging technology. He invented the World Wide Web and received the ACM Turing Prize, computing's equivalent of the Nobel, for that contribution.

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