Renée Cummings

Professor Renée Cummings is a renowned artificial intelligence, data, and tech ethicist, widely recognised for becoming the first data activist in residence at the University of Virginia’s School of Data Science. Passionate about using AI to design ethical, real-time solutions, she is admired for becoming the Co-Director of the Public Interest Technology University Network at UVA, a role that allows her to inspire the next generation of technology professionals. Alongside this, she is also the proud Founder and CEO of both Criminal Justice Intelligence Inc and Urban AI, LLC. Transforming the world of AI, Renée has devoted her career to harnessing the power of imagination and the extraordinary possibilities of ethical artificial intelligence. When looking to hire an incredibly knowledgeable technology speaker, do not hesitate to hire Renée today.

Highly educated, Renée began developing her vast industry knowledge and experience by completing a master’s in Terrorism Studies, and an MA in Criminal Justice at John Jay College. In 2007, she remarkably entered the industry by becoming the Founder and CEO of Criminal Justice Intelligence Inc in 2007. Developing an extensive repertoire of industry experience in this role, she became a specialist in areas such as crime investigation, crisis management, media skills for law enforcement, and many more. Recognising the positive impact that artificial intelligence could have throughout the justice system, Renée has examined the ethical implications of data on society and has devoted her career to building ethical, justice-orientated AI systems that will benefit audiences globally.

Utilising her specialist knowledge to transform the technology industry, Renée has become the Founder and CEO of Urban AI LLC, the first think tank on urban AI. Passionate to advance upon her career, she also became the first data activist in residence at the University of Virginia’s School of Data Science in 2020. Treasured for sharing her industry experience with the next generations of professionals, Renée works as an Instructor and Professor of Practice in Data Science at UVA. Through her activism and research, she is creating a space to redefine the world of artificial intelligence and is currently working on numerous councils to make this possible, including becoming a distinguished member of the World Economic Forum’s Data Equity Council, the World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Alliance, an advisory council member for the AI & Equality Initiative at Carnegie Council, and a member of the Global Academic Network at the Center for AI and Digital Policy.

An empowering female figure, Professor Renée Cummings is now highly sought-after to attend speaking engagements internationally. At the frontline of ethical AI, she is a champion for the voices of the historically underrepresented in STEM and increase visibility of the vulnerable communities in AI and new emerging technologies. In recognition of her extraordinary career, Renée was named the 2023 VentureBeat AI Innovator Award winner for the incredible impact she is having on the technology industry. When looking to hire an inspirational artificial intelligence speaker to educate audiences at your next event, look no further than Renée today.