Al & the Future of Human Agency in Democratic Societies

Distinguished Speakers / Experts

1. Mr. Dex Hunter-Torricke
Founder & President, The Center for Tomorrow

Dex Hunter-Torricke is a technology and public-policy expert with nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of technology, global affairs and public policy. He has worked with leading global institutions and technology organizations, including the United Nations, SpaceX, Meta and Google. He is the Founder and President of The Center for Tomorrow, a global organization focused on shaping an inclusive and democratic future in the age of AI.

2. Shri Swaneet Singh
Co-President, Eros Innovation

Swaneet Singh is a technology, finance and media professional associated with Eros Innovation. He began his career with Goldman Sachs International in London, where he worked on major mergers, acquisitions and financing transactions across the technology, media, telecommunications and healthcare sectors. He holds a BSc (Hons) from King’s College London and has international experience across India, the United Kingdom and Southeast Asia.

3. Mr. Harry Fisher
Head of Tech Policy, British High Commission, New Delhi

Harry Fisher works at the intersection of technology, public policy and international engagement, representing the United Kingdom's perspective on emerging technology policy in India. As Head of Tech Policy at the British High Commission in New Delhi, his work focuses on technology-policy issues and the evolving relationship between technological innovation, governance and society.

4. Prof. Vivek Kumar Malik
Dean, Sponsored Research & Industrial Consultancy (SRIC), IIT Roorkee

Prof. Vivek Kumar Malik is Dean of Sponsored Research & Industrial Consultancy (SRIC) at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. In this role, he is associated with the institution's sponsored research, industrial collaboration and research-industry engagement ecosystem. He also serves as Chairman of the SRIC Committee at IIT Roorkee.

5. Shri Jayant Joshi
AI Impact Academy

Shri Jayant Joshi is associated with AI Impact Academy and works in the field of artificial intelligence awareness, education and responsible application of AI. His engagement focuses on helping individuals and organizations understand the opportunities and implications of emerging AI technologies, with an emphasis on practical and impactful use of AI.

6. Dr. Reema Pant
Director, TechnoHub, Dehradun

Dr. Reema Pant is associated with TechnoHub Laboratories in Dehradun and works in the areas of STEM education, environmental awareness, disaster preparedness and social development. She has been involved in initiatives aimed at encouraging participation in science and technology, particularly among young people and women. She is also recognized for her work as an environmental educator and STEM advocate.

7. Prof. (Dr.) Ritika Mehra
Pro Vice Chancellor, Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University

Prof. (Dr.) Ritika Mehra is Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic Operation & Development) at Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University, Dehradun. A computer science academic and researcher, her areas of specialization include Machine Learning and Deep Learning. She has more than two decades of academic experience and has contributed extensively through research publications, books, conferences and academic mentoring.