Walter Pasquarelli

Walter Pasquarelli is considered one of the most eminent global generative AI experts, having profoundly shaped society's understanding of how the technological revolution is restructuring economic, financial, and political structures. Having served as a trusted advisor to political and technology leaders, Walter is a pivotal voice in dissecting, analysing, and forecasting the strategic opportunities of AI. If you are looking to understand how generative AI will revolutionise society, hire AI expert Walter Pasquarelli today.

Leading The Economist’s advisory and research programmes on AI and emerging technologies, Walter has managed a portfolio worth over $2 million USD, transforming policy and corporate perceptions on the real-life impacts of this exponential technology. In this role, he authored the world's first comprehensive assessment reports of AI capabilities across global regions, influencing international legislation and business investments. Walter has been tracking the evolution of Generative AI since 2017 – years before ChatGPT made it a global hype. He has served as a strategic advisor to the globally pioneering AI companies including Google, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and Meta, as well as presidencies and government departments in the UK, the US, Canada, the European Commission, the UAE, Colombia, India, Singapore, and Serbia. Walter sits on the AI working group of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and advises the Open Data Institute, founded by the inventor of the internet, Tim Berners-Lee.

Walter gained prominence in the AI world after developing the world's first AI Index, a tool benchmarking countries' preparedness to develop and deploy artificial intelligence across key strategic sectors. This has made him the world's go-to person for governments and companies seeking to prepare themselves for the upcoming age in which AI will proliferate and revolutionise every layer of society. A sought-after commentator and broadcaster, his works were featured in international outlets including The Economist, CNBC, Forbes, Der Tagesspiegel, El Pais, and received mention by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and the UAE Minister of State for AI. Acknowledging his thought leadership in the field of AI, Walter was honoured with the prestigious Prospect Public Policy Award by the University of Cambridge's Bennett Institute in 2022.

Walter presents The Economist's series "The Data Dividend" and regularly shares his expertise as a keynote speaker on leading international platforms such as the World Economic Forum, CogX, and World Summit AI. A multilingual orator fluent in English, German, and Italian, with a working knowledge of Spanish, he provides bespoke keynotes and foundational masterclasses around generative AI, the responsible use of AI, data governance, AI policy, ethical and regulatory frameworks, strategic planning, and the future of work. With a unique ability to detail how generative AI will revolutionise society, Walter will present a unique and inspiring keynote at your event.

In September 2023 we sat down virtually with Walter Pasquarelli and discussed how AI is transforming the future and how businesses can best look to implement it. Watch our Exclsuive Interview with Walter Pasquarelli.