Dr. Joy Buolamwini

Dr. Joy Buolamwini is a renowned computer scientist, founder, artist-in-chief, and President of the Algorithmic Justice League, known globally for exposing racial and gender bias in artificial intelligence. As a Black woman in STEM and a fierce advocate for equity, Joy brings lived experience, academic brilliance, and cultural insight to some of the most urgent issues of our time. She is the author of the national best-selling book “Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines”, a groundbreaking work that amplifies her voice as a global thought leader on justice and technology.

Joy’s lived experience informs her advocacy. She founded the Algorithmic Justice League to combine art, research, and activism, creating accessible platforms that centre the voices of marginalised communities. As a Rhodes Scholar, Fulbright Fellow, and Inaugural Accelerator Fellow of the University of Oxford, she has brought her BAME perspective to global institutions, dismantling harmful technologies while pushing for inclusive policy reform.

Today, Joy speaks to global business leaders, universities, governments, and civic forums as a keynote speaker who blends academic rigour, artistic expression, and cultural storytelling. Her TEDx talk: “How I’m Fighting Bias In Algorithms” has been viewed by millions, and her presence at events like SXSW, the Barbican Centre, and before the U.S. Congress proves that she is not only heard, but that she drives action. Her work directly supports DEI initiatives, ESG commitments, and ethical AI innovation, making her a go-to speaker for organisations seeking meaningful change through inclusive leadership.

Her long list of achievements includes: founding the Algorithmic Justice League, influencing policy at top tech firms, testifying before U.S. lawmakers, and being named the TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in AI, TIME 100 Next, Forbes Top 50 Women in Tech, and Fortune’s 50 Greatest Leaders. She has received the NAACP Archwell Digital Civil Rights Award and several honorary degrees for her contributions to both science and social justice. Dr. Joy Buolamwini is more than a leading voice in AI ethics; she is a trailblazing BAME speaker who redefines what leadership looks like in the age of algorithms. Her presence brings not only technical expertise but cultural integrity, representation, and hope for a more equitable digital future.

What makes Joy such a powerful BAME speaker is not only her expertise, but her ability to speak from authentic personal experience about the intersection of race, gender, power, and tech policy. As a Black woman in a field historically dominated by white men, she has turned systemic exclusion into a platform for inclusion. If you want a speaker who will leave a lasting impression, Dr.Joy is the speaker for you!