Toju Duke

Toju Duke is a leading authority on the development of ethical and inclusive artificial intelligence. Following a decade-long career at Google, she served as a Programme Manager for Responsible AI where she oversaw critical initiatives for frontier models and research frameworks. Her previous experience at the tech giant included roles as the EMEA product lead for Google Travel and a specialist for Shopping and advertising. Currently, she consults for global organisations and governments on AI governance, readiness, and the long-term impact of automated systems on society. An accomplished author, her book Building Responsible AI Algorithms is taught at universities worldwide, and her latest work, Responsible AI in Practice, provides a pioneering framework for machine learning risk assessment. She is the founder and CEO of Diverse AI, a community interest organisation dedicated to representation in the field. This work includes the creation of a landmark image dataset representing billions of people often overlooked by digital technologies. Her expertise is further evidenced by her past leadership of Women in AI in the UK and her contributions to the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence. Recognised by international media such as the BBC, Sky News, and Al Jazeera, she bridges the gap between complex technical research and practical business transformation. Toju is frequently booked for her ability to navigate the intersection of innovation and trust, offering a comprehensive roadmap for building safe, sovereign, and fair AI ecosystems. On stage, Toju Duke is best known for talks on AI and Diversity & Inclusion. 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. Toju Duke 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, Toju Duke 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 Toju Duke would approach your audience.