
Keynote speaker
Dr Léa SteinackerAnalysing the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Society
- Based in
- Germany
- Fee tier
- Headline£10k – £25k indicative · subject to negotiation
About Dr Léa Steinacker
Dr Léa Steinacker is a distinguished social scientist, entrepreneur and author dedicated to exploring the complex relationship between emerging technology, humanity and our planet. As the CEO of the AI company GaiaLogic and a co-founder of ada, an innovative learning and development platform, she assists organisations in navigating digital transformation. Her academic rigour is balanced by practical leadership, serving on the board of the multinational Weleda and previously advising the media group Ringier AG on their artificial intelligence strategies.
Her bestselling book, Everything Everywhere All At Once: How AI Impacts Our World, co-authored with Miriam Meckel, examines the necessity for ethical guardrails and human-centric design in the digital age. A PhD graduate from the University of St. Gallen, her research focuses on the sociotechnical frameworks of AI systems from inception to deployment. Her professional background also includes significant journalistic work, having interviewed influential global figures such as Angela Merkel and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Recognised as a Forbes 30 under 30 leader and a Boston Consulting Group Fellow, Dr Steinacker currently lectures at the Hertie School of Government and her alma mater in St. Gallen. She is frequently booked for her ability to synthesise technical developments with social responsibility, offering audiences a sophisticated and ethical roadmap for the future of work.
On stage, Dr Léa Steinacker is best known for talks on Artificial Intelligence, Future of Work and Digital Business & Strategy. 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, Education and Technology, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy.
Dr Léa Steinacker is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Conference 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 Germany, Dr Léa Steinacker 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 Dr Léa Steinacker would approach your audience.
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- How do I book Dr Léa Steinacker?
- Send a booking enquiry using the form on this page. We'll confirm Dr's availability and reply with fees and next steps.
- How much does Dr Léa Steinacker cost to book?
- Dr Léa Steinacker sits in our Headline fee tier (£10k – £25k indicative). Fees are tier ranges and are subject to negotiation depending on event date, location, format and audience size — we help negotiate the final fee as part of the booking. Send an enquiry and we'll come back with a firm quote.
- What topics does Dr Léa Steinacker speak on?
- Dr speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Future of Work, Digital Business & Strategy.
- Where is Dr Léa Steinacker based?
- Dr is based in Germany and travels internationally for speaking engagements.
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