Verity Harding is one of TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People in AI. She has been at the centre of the debate on technology and politics for over a decade, from Downing Street to Davos, the G7 to Google. She began her career as a political adviser to the then-Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Nick Clegg. While working for His Majesty's Government, she helped enact the country's first equal marriage act and advised on national security and human rights matters.
Verity joined Google in 2013, leading security policy in Europe and covering serious issues from the use of YouTube by terrorist groups like ISIS to the Reform Government Surveillance coalition campaigns, which brought about reform in lawful data-sharing between US and UK law enforcement. In 2016, as DeepMind's first Global Head of Policy, Harding co-founded the independent non-profit organisation Partnership on AI and DeepMind's in-house policy, ethics and social science research teams. She also served on the OECD's Network of AI Experts, which produced the first set of AI Principles signed by the G20. Verity serves on the Cabinet Office Digital Advisory Board in her spare time, a group of independent experts recruited to provide the UK government insight on digital, data, and technology. She is also a Director of the Royal Academy of Arts and Chair of the Board for Girls Who Code UK.
How can I book Verity Harding for my next event?
Email verity.harding@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
PepTalk are speaking agents for Verity Harding. They are available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Verity Harding's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events — just email verity.harding@getapeptalk.com and we'll be happy to help!
For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Verity directly.
What topics does Verity Harding specialise in?
Verity Harding specialises in discussing artificial intelligence, technology policy, human rights and more.
What is Verity Harding's speaking style like?
Verity delivers insightful and impactful presentations, drawing on her extensive experience in technology and politics. Her engaging style inspires audiences and fosters meaningful discussions on critical issues.
Does Verity Harding offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Verity Harding offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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