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Léonard Boussioux
AI Researcher and Award-Winning Professor on Human–AI Collaboration, Agentic AI and the Future of Work
Popular talks
- Human AI Collaboration and the Future of Work
- The Creativity Paradox of Generative AI
- Beyond the Chatbot Agentic AI and the New Way to Build
- Developing AI Champions From Awareness to Capability
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Popular talks by Léonard Boussioux
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Human AI Collaboration and the Future of Work
How should work change when AI becomes a collaborator in thinking, creating and deciding? Léonard examines where AI can accelerate progress, where human expertise remains essential, and how to design collaboration around both. Audiences leave with a practical way to identify promising use cases, allocate responsibilities and build feedback into…
How should work change when AI becomes a collaborator in thinking, creating and deciding? Léonard examines where AI can accelerate progress, where human expertise remains essential, and how to design collaboration around both. Audiences leave with a practical way to identify promising use cases, allocate responsibilities and build feedback into AI-assisted work.
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The Creativity Paradox of Generative AI
AI can help individuals produce stronger ideas while also making the ideas of different people more alike. Drawing on his research into creative problem-solving, Léonard explores what this means for innovation and competitive differentiation. The session offers ways to broaden exploration, question familiar answers and protect the independent thinking that…
AI can help individuals produce stronger ideas while also making the ideas of different people more alike. Drawing on his research into creative problem-solving, Léonard explores what this means for innovation and competitive differentiation. The session offers ways to broaden exploration, question familiar answers and protect the independent thinking that gives organisations their distinctive edge.
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Beyond the Chatbot Agentic AI and the New Way to Build
Generative AI is changing who can build software, automate workflows and test an idea. Léonard makes agentic systems and conversational software development accessible through practical examples. Audiences explore how to move from a business problem to a prototype, assess the results and decide where human review is needed before a…
Generative AI is changing who can build software, automate workflows and test an idea. Léonard makes agentic systems and conversational software development accessible through practical examples. Audiences explore how to move from a business problem to a prototype, assess the results and decide where human review is needed before a tool becomes part of everyday work.
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Developing AI Champions From Awareness to Capability
Buying AI tools is only one part of developing an AI-capable organisation. Drawing on his award-winning teaching, Léonard shows how hands-on projects, curiosity and disciplined evaluation can build confidence and useful skills. Leaders and teams explore how to connect learning to real problems, support experimentation and make critical judgement part…
Buying AI tools is only one part of developing an AI-capable organisation. Drawing on his award-winning teaching, Léonard shows how hands-on projects, curiosity and disciplined evaluation can build confidence and useful skills. Leaders and teams explore how to connect learning to real problems, support experimentation and make critical judgement part of AI adoption.
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From Predictions to Better Decisions
A convincing AI answer does not automatically make a good decision. Léonard connects generative AI with analytics and operations research to explore how organisations can move from information to action. Audiences learn to ask about objectives, constraints, uncertainty and trade-offs, and to recognise when a recommendation needs stronger evidence or…
A convincing AI answer does not automatically make a good decision. Léonard connects generative AI with analytics and operations research to explore how organisations can move from information to action. Audiences learn to ask about objectives, constraints, uncertainty and trade-offs, and to recognise when a recommendation needs stronger evidence or human oversight.
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Human AI Collaboration for a Living Planet
How can AI help address problems whose complexity extends far beyond a spreadsheet? Drawing on research in natural disaster management, environmental sustainability and wildlife conservation, Léonard explores how data and human expertise can work together in the field. Audiences gain a grounded perspective on useful applications, limitations and the questions…
How can AI help address problems whose complexity extends far beyond a spreadsheet? Drawing on research in natural disaster management, environmental sustainability and wildlife conservation, Léonard explores how data and human expertise can work together in the field. Audiences gain a grounded perspective on useful applications, limitations and the questions that matter before deployment.
Biography
About Léonard Boussioux
Léonard Boussioux is an AI researcher and award-winning educator who helps leaders understand how human–AI collaboration can strengthen innovation, problem-solving and decision-making. He is Assistant Professor in Information Systems and Operations Management at the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business, Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, and Affiliated Faculty at Harvard’s Laboratory for Innovation Science.
With a PhD in Operations Research from MIT, Boussioux brings a rigorous, practical perspective to generative AI, agentic systems and the future of work. His research examines how people and AI generate ideas, evaluate opportunities and make decisions, including the tensions between greater productivity and the preservation of originality, diversity and human judgement. His applied work spans healthcare, natural disaster management and environmental sustainability.
At Foster, he leads the Human-AI Operations Lab and develops hands-on AI education for students, executives and industry professionals. His teaching encourages participants to become “AI champions”: people who can frame useful problems, build working solutions and evaluate their results. He has contributed to MIT’s Universal AI initiative and delivered talks and workshops for audiences at Microsoft, MIT, Stanford, Columbia, Harvard and UC Berkeley, among others.
Boussioux has received 11 teaching and mentorship awards across MIT and the University of Washington, including MIT’s Goodwin Medal. In 2026, he was named to Poets&Quants’ Best 40-Under-40 Business Professors and the Puget Sound Business Journal’s 40 Under 40. His research has appeared in Organization Science, Management Science, npj Digital Medicine and other scholarly publications, and he has co-authored work for MIT Sloan Management Review.
His sessions combine research, storytelling and practical demonstrations to make complex ideas accessible. Whether discussing AI-assisted creativity, new ways of organizing work or the next generation of AI tools, he equips audiences to ask better questions, experiment thoughtfully and identify where human expertise matters most.
How to book Léonard Boussioux
Answers on fees, availability and booking process.
How do I book Léonard Boussioux for a keynote speech?
You can book Léonard Boussioux through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Léonard's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
What are Léonard Boussioux's speaking fees?
Léonard Boussioux'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 Léonard tailored to your event.
What topics does Léonard Boussioux speak about?
Léonard Boussioux speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Education, Future, Future of Work, Machine Learning. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Léonard to align the content with your delegates and goals.
Is Léonard Boussioux available for international events?
London Speaker Bureau can book Léonard Boussioux for events worldwide, subject to Léonard'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 Léonard Boussioux 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 Léonard Boussioux 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 Léonard Boussioux?
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 Léonard can accommodate.
Can Léonard Boussioux tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?
London Speaker Bureau will brief Léonard Boussioux 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 Léonard can offer.
What languages does Léonard Boussioux present in?
Léonard Boussioux 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.
What makes Léonard Boussioux a strong fit as a keynote speaker?
Léonard Boussioux's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Education, Future, Future of Work, Machine Learning. To get a clear sense of Léonard'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 Léonard Boussioux speak at?
Léonard Boussioux 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, Education, Future, Future of Work, Machine Learning is relevant. Details of Léonard'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 Léonard Boussioux 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 Léonard Boussioux is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
How far in advance should we book Léonard Boussioux?
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Léonard Boussioux, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Léonard's current availability for your dates.
