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Keynote SpeakerEdgar Perez

Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning and Cybersecurity Expert and Author and Ponemon Institute Fellow

Edgar Perez is one the world’s few business and technology visionaries who can light up a room with insightful and inspiring presentations on the impact of cutting-edge technologies, from 5G to quantum computing and from artificial intelligence and cyber security to the blockchain and the metaverse. A published author and... Read more

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Popular Talks by Edgar Perez

  • Achieving Digital Impact with “State-of-the-art” Deep Learning

    Deep Learning has enabled many practical applications of Artificial Intelligence in today’s digital organizations. Deep learning breaks down tasks in ways that makes all kinds of machine aids seem possible, even likely. Driverless cars, better image recognition, more effective medical diagnoses, AI-generated art, even better language models, are all here…

  • The Future of Content Creation: How Artificial Intelligence Will Empower and Challenge Us

    Artificial intelligence is a set of technologies that enable computers to perform a variety of advanced functions, including the ability to see, understand and translate spoken and written language, analyze data, make recommendations, and more. Artificial intelligence is now becoming capable of generating high-quality content across various domains and formats.…

  • The Rise of AI-Generated Content: How to Harness Its Power and Avoid Its Pitfalls

    AI-generated content is content created by an Artificial Intelligence system; it is becoming increasingly popular as a way to quickly and efficiently create content, freeing up time and resources for other tasks. Mr. Perez explores the current state and future potential of artificial intelligence-generated content, such as text, images, music,…

  • AI-Generated Content: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

    AI-generated content is content that is enabled or facilitated by artificial intelligence, such as text, images, or videos, that supports various goals or outcomes, such as entertainment, education, or marketing. It is a mixed bag. It can be amazing, inspiring, and useful, but it can also be misleading, harmful, and…

  • The Ultimate Business Disruptor: Quantum Computing

    Classical computing was invented in the 1940s; the advent of Quantum Computing will make these computers look painfully slow.Calculations that would take longer than a human’s life span to work out on a classic computer can be completed in a matter of hours or minutes with QC. Furthermore, it will…

  • The Importance of the Cybersecurity Framework for Directors and CEOs

    An email embedded with malware. Security systems hacked by thieves. Credit card numbers stolen from store purchases. There’s certainly no shortage of examples when it comes to data security breaches and the havoc they wreak on business. No wonder then that nearly a third of CEOs in a KPMG’s global…

  • The Future of Cybersecurity in the Metaverse

    The Metaverse is the next iteration of the Internet. It will transform long-standing industries such as finance, retail, manufacturing, healthcare fitness, and much more. However, the array of technologies that will enable the Metaverse, including VR, AR, 5G, and AI, raise issues of privacy and data security. In immersive worlds,…

  • The Next Decade of Technology

    From Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing to 5G and the Metaverse, the next decade will see a rapid acceleration of technological progress that will shape our lives in countless ways. Mr. Perez will provide a visionary overview of the most important technological trends that are likely to dominate the next…

Biography

Edgar Perez is one the world’s few business and technology visionaries who can light up a room with insightful and inspiring presentations on the impact of cutting-edge technologies, from 5G to quantum computing and from artificial intelligence and cyber security to the blockchain and the metaverse. A published author and energetic keynote speaker, he is also an international consultant affiliated with Ponemon Institute, Gerson Lehrman Group and Guidepoint Global Advisors.

Mr. Perez is author of Knightmare on Wall Street, The Rise and Fall of Knight Capital and the Biggest Risk for Financial Markets (2013), and The Speed Traders, An Insider’s Look at the New High-Frequency Trading Phenomenon That is Transforming the Investing World, published in English by McGraw-Hill Inc. (2011), 交易快手, published in Mandarin by China Financial Publishing House (2012), and Investasi Super Kilat, published in Bahasa Indonesia by Kompas Gramedia (2012). He contributes to The New York Times, Sina Finance and CGTN.

Mr. Perez has presented in front of thousands of top executives around the world through keynote speeches and both public and in-house corporate training programs in Beijing, Berlin, Boston, Chicago, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kiev, Kuala Lumpur, Lima, London, Miami, Naples Beach, New York, Santiago, Sao Paulo, Scott Air Force Base, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Stockholm, Taipei, Warsaw, Washington DC, Xi’an and Zhongshan, among other business metropolises. He has been interviewed on CNN, CGTN, CNBC, FOX Business, Bloomberg TV, BNN Bloomberg, Channel NewsAsia, CNN en Español, Petersburg – Channel 5, Sina Finance, CCTV China, China Radio International, Bankier.pl, TheStreet.com and Leaderonomics.

Mr. Perez has presented to the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Council on Foreign Relations, APEC SME Service Alliance, Beijing Municipal People’s Government, China Securities Regulatory Commission, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (Beijing, China), European American Chamber of Commerce, People’s Bank of China, China’ State Administration of Foreign Exchange, Vadym Hetman Kyiv National Economic University (Kiev), Quant Investment Summit APAC and Fudan University (Shanghai), CFA Singapore, Hong Kong Securities Institute, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University, Hult Business School (Shanghai), Peking University and University of International Business and Economics (Beijing).

Mr. Perez has spoken at a number of global conferences, including Institutional Investor’s CEO Roundtable (Berlin) and Global Growth Markets Forum (London), Cyber Security World Conference (New York), Inside Market Data (Chicago), Emerging Markets Investments Summit (Warsaw), CME Group‘s Global Financial Leadership Conference (Naples Beach), Harvard Business School‘s Venture Capital & Private Equity Conference (Boston), MIT Sloan Investment Management Conference (Cambridge), Global InsurTech Leaders (Beijing), Fixed Income & FX Leaders Summit APAC and TradeTech Asia (Singapore), FIXGlobal Face2Face (Seoul), and institutional forums organized by Fortune 500 companies.

Mr. Perez was a vice president at Citigroup, a senior consultant at IBM, and a strategy consultant at McKinsey & Co. Mr. Perez has an undergraduate degree in Systems Engineering from Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Lima, Peru (1994), a Master of Administration from Universidad ESAN, Lima, Peru (1997) and an MBA from Columbia Business School, New York, majoring in Finance and Management (2002). Mr. Perez is an accomplished salsa and hustle dancer who gladly enjoys dancing with wife Olga, son Edgar Felipe and daughters Svetlana Sofia and Mary Olympia.

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What clients say about Edgar Perez

“Thank you very much for your participation in Berlin at the European Institute CEO Roundtable. Your presentation was fascinating, a really informative session. The delegates seemed to hang off your every word! We greatly appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule to join us for the event and look forward to working with you again in the near future.” Karen Litchfield, Director, European Institute & Global Fixed Income Institute (Germany)
“We were much honored to host you at our annual conference held at our Washington DC headquarters. The Market Abuse Unit investigates large-scale market abuses and complex manipulation schemes by institutional traders, market professionals and others. As such, we were focused on the discussion of these topics in your book The Speed Traders, copies of which we purchased for each of our unit supervisors. We really appreciated your first-hand impressions of the current trading world as well as your thoughts on how trading practices will evolve in the future.” David Hawke, Chief, Market Abuse Unit, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (United States)
"I have been fascinated with the presentation, Mr. Edgar Perez. We all hear a lot about the Metaverse. I thank you very much for having enlightened us; I think it's been a fascinating subject. Honestly, you have left me very impressed.” Roque Benavides, Chairman of Board of Trustees of Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería and Chairman of Buenaventura Mining (Peru)
“Your presentation was the real highlight of the Emerging Markets Investments Summit. You clearly have the connections in the industry and are very well connected.” Alex Ritson, BBC News Presenter at The Newsroom, World Business Report and Business Matters (United Kingdom)
“Edgar can deliver insightful and compelling presentations to audiences at the highest levels. Thanks to his international entrepreneurial and consulting experience, Edgar can persuasively highlight current developments and critical trends on a variety of business and technology topics, from Artificial Intelligence to Quantum Computing, and from Cybersecurity to Fintech. His programs are undoubtedly lively and unquestionably inspiring. His unique insights, built over decades of rich industry experience, capture the undivided attention of CEOs and top executives.” Maggie Shen, Senior Manager, Elite Master of Finance, Fanhai International School of Finance, Fudan University (China)
“Your program provides a comprehensive approach for any organization to lead in cybersecurity readiness.” Jerome Morandiere, Security Manager, Airport Council International Europe (Belgium)
“We loved the enlightening way in which you conducted your presentation on the Metaverse. Thanks to this approach, we are aware of the impact that social networks and video games have today on the advancement of virtual worlds. All attendees were very interested in the subject, which was evidenced in the questions asked at the end of the presentation. We would really love to have your participation in a future opportunity.” Nicole Caballero, President, IEEE UNMSM (Peru)

How to book Edgar Perez as a keynote speaker

How do I book Edgar Perez for a keynote speech?

You can book Edgar Perez through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Edgar's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.

What are Edgar Perez's speaking fees?

Edgar Perez'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 Edgar tailored to your event.

What topics does Edgar Perez speak about?

Edgar Perez speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Blockchain, Fintech, Future & Technology. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Edgar to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Edgar Perez available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Edgar Perez for events worldwide, subject to Edgar's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.

Does Edgar Perez deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Edgar Perez is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Edgar Perez?

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 Edgar can accommodate.

Can Edgar Perez tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Edgar Perez 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 Edgar can offer.

What languages does Edgar Perez present in?

Edgar Perez delivers keynotes in English, Spanish. 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.

What makes Edgar Perez a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Edgar Perez's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Blockchain, Fintech, Future & Technology. To get a clear sense of Edgar'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.

What kind of events can Edgar Perez speak at?

Edgar Perez 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, Big Data, Blockchain, Fintech, Future & Technology is relevant. Details of Edgar'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.

Does Edgar Perez offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

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 Edgar Perez is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Edgar Perez?

We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Edgar Perez, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Edgar's current availability for your dates.