Alina Solotarov is an AI Ethicist at Fraunhofer ISI and award-winning researcher. She is widely recognised for her pioneering work at the intersection of technology foresight, philosophy and design, focusing on the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence. Her research into generative AI and its societal implications has been published and celebrated internationally, with one of her most notable recognition being First Prize for Best Paper at the 2024 DGPuK Conference in Bremen. Fluent in four languages and experienced on the global stage, Alina has become a compelling voice on how AI is shaping the future of creativity and human interaction.
Alina began her academic journey with a BA in Philosophy from the University of Oxford, which grounded her in the ethical and critical frameworks that underpin her work today. She expanded her expertise with an MBA from the Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO, gaining insights into strategy, leadership and organisational development. Later, she completed a Master’s in Futures Studies at Freie Universität Berlin, where she specialised in the ethical and social implications of future technologies.
Her career achievements reflect this breadth of knowledge and leadership. At Fraunhofer ISI, Alina played a central role in the ‘Beyond the Machine’ project, exploring ethical frameworks for human-machine interaction and the responsible use of generative AI in visual communication. Alongside this, she was appointed Non-Executive Director at ATELIERDIGITAL.AI, contributing her expertise to guide innovation in digital and creative industries. As a sought-after international speaker, she has delivered talks at leading conferences, including the AI Conference in San Francisco, the Festival der Zukunft in Munich, the XP Music Conference in Riyadh, and the SDN Conference in Lausanne. Each of these engagements has showcased her ability to translate rigorous research into accessible insights for diverse audiences, from policymakers to creative professionals.
Event organisers choose Alina for her authority, clarity and forward-looking perspective. She covers topics including AI ethics, futures thinking, human–machine interaction, visual communication, and responsible innovation - issues that are critical for organisations navigating rapid technological change. Her talks challenge audiences to think critically about the role of AI while offering practical tools for ethical decision-making.
Alina Solotarov's official speaker topics are listed below:
When Machines Imagine: Ethical Futures Beyond Human Design
As generative AI produces visions of the future - often without clear authorship or accountability - it raises urgent ethical questions. What does it mean when machines ‘imagine’ for us, and what responsibilities follow when these images shape foresight, policy, and public imagination?
In this talk, Alina Solotarov draws on Futures Studies, Information Ethics, and real-world examples of AI-generated futures to call for new ethical frameworks. She introduces ethical co-imagination: an approach grounded in transparency, representational justice, and integrity. This session equips leaders, technologists, and policymakers with tools to govern generative AI while asking whose voices are included in building futures worth living in.
AI Ethics and Governance
Responsible development and deployment beyond compliance models.
Strategic Foresight and Decision-Making
How AI-generated scenarios shape organisational strategy and policy.
Ethical Co-Imagination
A new framework rooted in transparency, justice, and epistemic integrity.
Generative AI and Future Scenarios
Exploring the implications of machine-created visions.
AI Authorship and Accountability
Responsibility for AI-generated content influencing public discourse and policy.
Technology and Society
The relationship between innovation, social impact, and creativity.
Representational Justice in AI
Ensuring diverse perspectives are present in imagined futures.
Futures Studies and Information Ethics
Applying ethical principles to emerging technologies and speculative scenarios.
- 2025 - Appointed Non-Executive Director at ATELIERDIGITAL.AI
- 2024 - First Prize for Best Paper, DGPuK Conference (German Communication Association), Bremen
- 2024 - Speaker at AI Conference, San Francisco
- 2023 - Speaker at XP Music Conference, Riyadh
- 2022 - Speaker at Festival der Zukunft, Munich
- 2022 - Speaker at SDN Conference, Lausanne
- 2020-2025 - Master’s in Futures Studies at Freie Universität Berlin
- 2013 - MBA at Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO
- 2006 - BA in Philosophy at University of Oxford
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