Yonah Welker
Keynote Speaker: Technologist & AI Policy Expert; Founder of Hardwaretech Think Tank; Advisor on Human-Centered AI & Emerging Technologies
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Yonah Welker Biography
Yonah Welker is a technologist and public expert whose work focuses on the intersection of algorithms, emerging technologies, and policy, with an emphasis on advancing human capacity and advocating for designated groups and spectrums. Welker's expertise includes the development of algorithms and policies related to social and human-centered artificial intelligence, robotics, emerging learning, work, health, and city solutions, particularly for individuals with cognitive and neurodisabilities.
Welker's career in technology spans two decades and began with the founding of a hardware-focused think tank. Welker has co-founded the Hardwaretech think tank, co-created technology ventures and projects, served as an entrepreneur and innovator in residence, and acted as an evaluator and expert for technology transfer and innovation ecosystems in EMEA/APAC and North America, including work with funds, authorities, and projects funded by the European Commission. Welker has contributed to technology startups and labs, facilitated technology ecosystems and projects across the European Union, North America, APAC, and MENA, and evaluated technologies and solutions in both public and private innovation ecosystems. Welker has also guided and evaluated young technology and AI inventors, Ashoka and United Nations fellows, and talent from organizations such as Google, Singularity University, 500 Startups, Techstars, MassChallenge, and alumni of MIT, Harvard, Stanford, and Oxford.
A key focus of Welker's work is inclusive, human-centered artificial intelligence, particularly as it relates to individuals often overlooked by mainstream algorithmic systems. Welker examines algorithmic categorizations through the lens of designated groups, including individuals with facial asymmetry, varied gestures, communication, speech and action patterns, and those with impairments and disabilities, with a focus on human-centricity and safety. This work involves co-creating emerging technologies and algorithms, screening and evaluating projects, and contributing to national, public, and private initiatives, as well as providing input to repositories and frameworks. Welker has served as an advisor to ministries and authorities on AI and data and as a visiting lecturer.
Welker has made more than 100 appearances and published commentary to raise awareness of social technologies and policies. Contributions have been featured in acts, reports, and frameworks by the White House PCAST, World Economic Forum, OECD, UNESCO, and WHO, and have supported AI and Digital Acts, intergovernmental treaties, and ontologies of assistive systems across artificial intelligence, robotics, health, education, and accessibility programs. Welker has spoken at global events including DeepFest, the AI Act Summit in the UK, the GenAI Summit, and the Women in Tech Global Conference, providing a practitioner's perspective on issues in AI governance and ethics.
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Yonah Welker Speaking Topics
The session explores algorithmic categorizations through the lens of designated groups, individuals with facial asymmetry, different gestures, gesticulation, communication, speech and action patterns, including groups with impairments and disabilities, approaches to human-centricity and safety.
The session explore existing challenges and solutions for AI policy and safety treaties, high and unacceptable risks systems through the lens of designated and vulnerabled groups. It addresses misuse and silos including categories of algorithms and public systems, proposed actions and criteria.
During the live session, we will dive into the meaning and application of algorithmic diversity in technology (including such cases as neurodiversity). Using the latest experiences, cases and research, we will analyze the current state and problems of inclusive innovation and technology, including the problems of representation and criteria, inclusive research and design-thinking, the building of inclusive products (AI-driven platforms, devices, apps, social and emotional robotics), ethical considerations and concerns (the "black-box" and "double-check" problems, transparency, explainability, fairness, surveillance), shortcomings of current technology ecosystems, policies and human rights frameworks.
Applying a disability equity lens to the ML pipeline. Algorithms can perpetuate societal inequities and cultural prejudices. Bias can enter at different stages due to: Priorities that do not include (dis)ability equity considerations Organizational structure, unconscious and conscious bias from the team developing the algorithm.
At least 1 in 6 people living with one or more neurological conditions, 1 in 7 are neurodivergent, 1 in 4 adults — suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. All of these differences are connected to the spectrum of ability and comorbidity, sensibility, physical and tactile experiences, visual and color experiences, differences in the systems of learning, memorizing, systemizing, and empathizing. These “invisible disabilities” lead to the biggest level of social exclusion, isolation and rejection across all conditions and states. Unemployment among those with autism is approximately 85%, severe mental health disorders – 68%-83%, Down syndrome – 43%. Social, economic and environmental parameters add even more criteria to this analysis that are distributed across different social layers, subgroups, communities.
How can nations, cities and ecosystems embrace human-centered algorithms, environments, policy and emerging technology – specifically addressing human capability, wellbeing, experiences and beyond?
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Speaking fees for Yonah Welker, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Yonah Welker are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Yonah Welker, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Yonah Welker speak about?
Yonah Welker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Technology, Innovation, Culture, LGBTQ, Neurodiversity, Belonging, Futurism, E-Commerce, Social Activism, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Women in Tech and Disability.
Where does Yonah Welker travel from?
Yonah Welker generally travels from Geneva, Switzerland and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Yonah Welker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science and Technology. The estimated speaking fee range to book Yonah Welker for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Yonah Welker generally travels from Geneva, Switzerland and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ayesha Khanna, Zack Kass and Joanna Peña-Bickley. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Yonah Welker for an upcoming event.
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Yonah Welker Speaking Topics
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Human Capacity-Centered Algorithms
The session explores algorithmic categorizations through the lens of designated groups, individuals with facial asymmetry, different gestures, gesticulation, communication, speech and action patterns, including groups with impairments and disabilities, approaches to human-centricity and safety.
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AI Policy and Eurasian/Transatlantic Safety Dialogue
The session explore existing challenges and solutions for AI policy and safety treaties, high and unacceptable risks systems through the lens of designated and vulnerabled groups. It addresses misuse and silos including categories of algorithms and public systems, proposed actions and criteria.
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Algorithmic Diversity - Neurodiversity Inclusive AI & Human Rights
During the live session, we will dive into the meaning and application of algorithmic diversity in technology (including such cases as neurodiversity). Using the latest experiences, cases and research, we will analyze the current state and problems of inclusive innovation and technology, including the problems of representation and criteria, inclusive research and design-thinking, the building of inclusive products (AI-driven platforms, devices, apps, social and emotional robotics), ethical considerations and concerns (the "black-box" and "double-check" problems, transparency, explainability, fairness, surveillance), shortcomings of current technology ecosystems, policies and human rights frameworks.
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Algorithmic Diversity - Disability Inclusive AI & Human Rights
Applying a disability equity lens to the ML pipeline. Algorithms can perpetuate societal inequities and cultural prejudices. Bias can enter at different stages due to: Priorities that do not include (dis)ability equity considerations Organizational structure, unconscious and conscious bias from the team developing the algorithm.
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Accessible Nations, Policies & Human RIghts Framework
At least 1 in 6 people living with one or more neurological conditions, 1 in 7 are neurodivergent, 1 in 4 adults — suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. All of these differences are connected to the spectrum of ability and comorbidity, sensibility, physical and tactile experiences, visual and color experiences, differences in the systems of learning, memorizing, systemizing, and empathizing. These “invisible disabilities” lead to the biggest level of social exclusion, isolation and rejection across all conditions and states. Unemployment among those with autism is approximately 85%, severe mental health disorders – 68%-83%, Down syndrome – 43%. Social, economic and environmental parameters add even more criteria to this analysis that are distributed across different social layers, subgroups, communities.
How can nations, cities and ecosystems embrace human-centered algorithms, environments, policy and emerging technology – specifically addressing human capability, wellbeing, experiences and beyond?
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How do I book Yonah Welker to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Yonah Welker for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Yonah Welker, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Yonah Welker are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Yonah Welker, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Yonah Welker speak about?
Yonah Welker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Technology, Innovation, Culture, LGBTQ, Neurodiversity, Belonging, Futurism, E-Commerce, Social Activism, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Women in Tech and Disability. -
Where does Yonah Welker travel from?
Yonah Welker generally travels from Geneva, Switzerland and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Yonah Welker?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Yonah Welker for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Yonah Welker for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Yonah Welker or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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