Dr. Julia Shaw

Julia Shaw is an internationally renowned psychologist working extensively in the areas of memory and criminal psychology. A published author, TEDx speaker and senior lecturer, Shaw’s insightful contributions have been featured across the mainstream media as a leading authority on psychological science. As a speaker, Shaw offers an experienced and perceptive analysis of human behaviour, social concepts and cognitive understanding, making her one of the most impressive keynote speakers on the circuit.

Pioneering the research into scientific psychology, Shaw has published two dedicated books, including her 2016 debut ‘The Memory Illusion’ which was a Canadian National Best Seller. As an unrivalled asset in the industry, Julia has become an expert on legal cases, delivering coaching to police forces and organisations on the complexity of the mind. To date, she has given four influential TED talks on reporting harassment, false memories, memory illusion and the concept of evil, proving the demand for her invaluable insight is to individuals and corporations. Currently, Shaw balances her speaking engagements with her role as a Research Associate at University College London, continually furthering her scientific knowledge.

Born in Germany and raised in Canada, Shaw pursued further education at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, before completing a combined Masters in Psychology and Law at Maastricht University, Netherlands. With her ambition of becoming a revered figure on the subject, Shaw went on to secure at PhD in psychology, allowing her to lecture across the world. From Canada, to London, Shaw’s expertise has influenced the education of students and academics across the globe, making her a supreme international authority in psychology.

Armed with over a decade of primary research, in 2017 Shaw founded Spot. Utilising her knowledge of cognitive response, combined with her continued investment in workplace psychology, Spot is a startup for reporting harassment and discrimination at work through artificial intelligence and memory science. Spot is changing the face of how companies handle harassment through advanced technology, a testament to Shaw’s progressive work. Winner of two teaching excellence awards, Julia Shaw is a fascinating keynote speaker armed with decades of psychological research and innovative concepts on the mind and human behaviour. Eloquent, experienced and a globally revered thought leader, Shaw is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on your audience.