Didem Un Ates is an accomplished AI and Responsible AI executive and certified coach with over 26 years of experience in management consulting (Capgemini, EY, Accenture) and industry roles (Motorola, Microsoft, Schneider Electric). As the founder of LotusAI Ltd, she advises Private Equity, Financial Services, and IT Consulting firms, including... Read more
Didem Un Ates is an accomplished AI and Responsible AI executive and certified coach with over 26 years of experience in management consulting (Capgemini, EY, Accenture) and industry roles (Motorola, Microsoft, Schneider Electric). As the founder of LotusAI Ltd, she advises Private Equity, Financial Services, and IT Consulting firms, including Goldman Sachs Asset Management and its 300 portfolio companies, on AI/GenAI strategies, responsible AI implementation, and talent transformation.
Didem serves as a Senior Operating Advisor and member of the AI/Generative AI Council for Goldman Sachs Value Accelerator, sits on the Boards of the Edge AI Foundation and Wharton AI Studio, and is a World Economic Forum fellow and Forbes Tech Council member. Her industry contributions have earned her recognition such as the Tech Women 100 Champion and Trailblazer 50 awards.
In her tenure as Vice President of AI Strategy & Innovation at Schneider Electric, she led the development of the company’s AI/GenAI strategy and forged strategic partnerships with startups, VCs/PEs, and academia. At Microsoft, she was pivotal in launching Business AI Solutions at Microsoft Research and spearheaded diversity-focused programs, including ‘Alice Envisions the Future’ and ‘Girls in AI Hackathons.’ In her role as head of Applied Strategy, Data & AI in Microsoft’s Chief Data Office, she managed significant GenAI and Metaverse projects, contributing to the OpenAI partnership.
Didem has led the operationalization of Responsible AI at Microsoft, Accenture, and Schneider Electric, advising C-suite leaders on talent strategy adaptations and promoting responsible AI practices.
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You can book Didem Un Ates through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Didem's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Didem Un Ates's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Didem tailored to your event.
Didem Un Ates speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Business & Management, Digital, Future & Technology, Future of Work. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Didem to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Didem Un Ates for events worldwide, subject to Didem's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Didem Un Ates is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Didem can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Didem Un Ates on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Didem can offer.
Didem Un Ates delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Didem Un Ates's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Business & Management, Digital, Future & Technology, Future of Work. To get a clear sense of Didem's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Didem Un Ates can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Business & Management, Digital, Future & Technology, Future of Work is relevant. Details of Didem's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Didem Un Ates is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Didem Un Ates, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Didem's current availability for your dates.