Dr Catriona Wallace

Dr. Catriona Wallace is a Global Ethicist, Adjunct Professor, and speaker renowned for her expertise in AI, the Metaverse, entrepreneurship, and the Psychedelic Renaissance.

As the co-author of Checkmate Humanity: The How and Why of Responsible AI, she offers profound insights into the intersection of technology and humanity, advocating for responsible and ethical AI development.

Catriona has founded several groundbreaking companies, positioning herself as a leading voice in emerging technologies. Her achievements have earned her global recognition, including being named one of the top 10 speakers on AI and Ethics, Australia's most influential woman in business by the AFR, and one of the world’s 50 most powerful women by the Centre of Economic and Leadership Development in the UK.

In 2023, Catriona captivated a broad audience as a "Shark" on 'Shark Tank Australia', where she shared her insights into innovation and leadership.

Her keynote presentations explore critical questions surrounding AI’s rapid advancement and its implications for humanity. Catriona emphasizes the need for responsible leadership as technology advances faster than human consciousness, posing existential risks that parallel threats like nuclear war and pandemics.

She addresses topics such as the age of transhumanism, the impact of AI and the Metaverse, and the importance of developing ethical frameworks to guide technology for the good of humanity.

Beyond AI, Catriona is also at the forefront of the Psychedelic Renaissance. As a trained plant medicine guide, she explores how ancient plant wisdom can be leveraged for modern leadership and personal transformation.

In this context, she provides a multidisciplinary perspective on the history, chemistry, and Indigenous rituals associated with plant-based psychedelics. Her work highlights the growing use of these substances for leadership development and consciousness expansion, offering a transformative approach to personal and professional growth.

Internationally sought after for her commentary, Dr. Wallace continues to shape the global conversation around technology, leadership, and ethics, offering a bold vision for the future of humanity.