Henry Ajder

Henry Ajder is a pioneering authority on the generative AI landscape, widely recognised as the world's first GenAI Cartographer. He holds a prestigious visiting research position focused on AI ethics at the University of Cambridge’s Jesus College and serves as a Luminary Advisor for EY. His influence extends to the highest levels of tech governance, sitting on Meta’s Reality Labs Advisory Council and providing strategic counsel to The Partnership on AI and the Adobe-led Content Authenticity Initiative. A former research lead at MIT and Sensity AI, Henry has authored influential reports such as the State of Deepfakes, which has shaped international law and corporate strategy. He previously served as Head of Policy at Metaphysic AI, where he founded the global ethical community Synthetic Futures. His expertise has been featured in the BBC documentary series, The Future Will be Synthesised, and he frequently provides specialist commentary for CNN, Bloomberg and the New York Times. His technical perspectives are highly sought after by industry leaders, having recently analysed the complexities of replicating human creativity in AI-generated film scores. Henry addresses critical themes including the legislative landscape, cybersecurity threats and the future of advertising. He is booked for his ability to demystify rapidly evolving technologies and provide clear guidance on maintaining integrity in a synthetic world. On stage, Henry Ajder is best known for talks on AI. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across AI and Technology, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Henry Ajder is regularly booked for Business Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Henry Ajder travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Henry Ajder would approach your audience.