Fabian J.G. Westerheide

Fabian Westerheide, the Founder and CEO of Rise of AI, has created one of Europe’s most influential networks for AI. Consisting of over 30,000 politicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, Sci-Fi authors and leaders, the organisation hosts the Rise of AI conference every year, bringing together several luminaries in the field. A seasoned keynote speaker, Fabian shares his exemplary knowledge and experience in artificial intelligence when booked to speak at a wide range of events.

Fabian’s educational qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Munster and an MA in Strategy and International Management from the University of St. Gallen. After serving as Founder & CEO of Wunsch-Brautkleid.de, Germany’s largest marketplace for brand new or pre-loved wedding dresses, Fabian took on responsibilities as Founding Managing Partner for Asgard Capital. The investment company makes DeepTech investments that are focussed on AI. He has also been the AI Coordinator for Bundesverband Deutsch Startups and is an Advisory Board Member for KI Park e.V.

Fabian is keen on making Germany and Europe frontrunners in the AI field. To this effect, he has been organising the Rise of AI conference in Berlin every year since 2016. Author of “The AI Nation: Between Dystopia and Utopia”, he outlines how Germany can lead the AI revolution and the post-fossil global economy. To help further his goal, Fabian is also the Founding Partner of the AI.Fund, an organisation that funds the next generation of AI entrepreneurs in Europe. Fabian is called upon several organisations to deliver addresses on artificial intelligence, including at Deloitte.

Fabian is the Founder & CEO of AI for Humans GmbH and works closely with numerous government institutions and Fortune 500 companies. Jury Member for The DeepTech Awards since 2019, Fabian is a respected figure in the field of artificial intelligence. His contributions as an investor and entrepreneur have been instrumental to several organisations who are learning how to incorporate AI in their operations. Fabian Westerheide is now available to hire for events related to artificial intelligence, the strategic, political and economic dimensions of AI and technology. One of the most accomplished speakers on the topics, Fabian is the perfect choice to hire when you are trying to understand how AI can change the future and its impact on our world. Hire Fabian Westerheide now!