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Priya Lakhani | Speaker Biography

Founder and CEO of CENTURY Tech
Co-founder of The Institute for Ethical AI
OBE for contributions to education and technology

Priya Lakhani is the founder and CEO of CENTURY Tech, a pioneering company that harnesses artificial intelligence to enhance educational experiences across schools, universities, and corporations globally. With a strong background in law and entrepreneurship, Priya has dedicated her career to addressing the challenges of underachievement in education through innovative technology. Her work has garnered recognition from esteemed organisations, including the World Economic Forum, which named her a Tech Pioneer, and she serves on the UK Government's AI Council.

Priya began her professional journey as a barrister specialising in defamation law before venturing into entrepreneurship with the establishment of Masala Masala, a successful FMCG business that supported social initiatives in India and Africa. Her passion for leveraging technology in education led her to found CENTURY Tech, where she developed AI-driven personalised learning tools that provide real-time insights to enhance student performance and alleviate teachers’ workloads. Today, the company operates in over sixty countries, making a significant impact on educational outcomes.

In addition to her role at CENTURY, Priya is actively involved in various advisory capacities. She co-founded the Institute for Ethical AI in Education and has served as a Non-Executive Board Member at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. Her contributions to AI policy and regulation have been influential, and she currently sits on the UK Prime Minister’s Council of Science and Technology.

Priya's expertise has been recognised through numerous awards, including an OBE, the Mayor's Fund Award, and the National Economic Innovator of the Year by The Spectator. She is also the author of "Inadequate: The System Failing our Teachers and Your Children," which critiques the educational system and proposes necessary reforms. Through her insights on business, innovation, and leadership, Priya continues to inspire others to embrace technology for social good.

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*What topics does Priya Lakhani specialise in?*
Priya Lakhani specialises in talking about artificial intelligence in education, entrepreneurship, educational reform and more.

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*Does Priya Lakhani offer virtual speaking engagements?*
Yes, Priya Lakhani offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

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