David Ferrucci

David Ferrucci

Keynote Speaker: Founder & CEO at Elemental Cognition; AI Expert & Project Leader for Watson Computer System

David Ferrucci Biography

Dr. David Ferrucci is an award-winning artificial intelligence (AI) researcher who built and led the IBM Watson team from its inception in 2006 to its landmark success in 2011 when Watson defeated the greatest Jeopardy! players of all time. Dr. Ferrucci’s more than 25 years in AI and his passion to see computers fluently reason, learn, and communicate inspired him to found Elemental Cognition (EC) in 2015, a leading artificial intelligence company that develops scalable and transparent AI solutions for businesses and organizations.

Dr. Ferrucci graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a Ph.D. in Computer Science and has over 100 patents and publications. In addition to working at IBM Research, where he was named an IBM Fellow, he directed AI research at Bridgewater Associates. He has keynoted at highly distinguished venues around the world. He has won many awards for his work creating UIMA and Watson, including the Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s Innovation Award and the AAAI Feigenbaum Prize.

Dr. Ferrucci serves as a member of the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering and is an Adjunct Professor of Management and Organizations at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

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David Ferrucci Videos

David Ferrucci | Milken Institute Global Conference
David Ferrucci - Natural Learning - YouTube
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David Ferrucci is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Computer Science, Technology, Research & Exploration, Artificial Intelligence, Futurism, Executive Leadership and Entrepreneurship.

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David Ferrucci is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Computer Science, Technology and Research & Exploration. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. David Ferrucci generally travels from Wilton, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jason Mars, David Baszucki and Anastasia Soare. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Ferrucci for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/08/2024.

David Ferrucci Videos

David Ferrucci | Milken Institute Global Conference
David Ferrucci - Natural Learning - YouTube
Computer scientist and Watson co-creator David Ferrucci ...
AI - In and Out of Jeopardy: David Ferrucci at ...

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  • How do I book David Ferrucci to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like David Ferrucci for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for David Ferrucci, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for David Ferrucci or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book David Ferrucci for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for David Ferrucci, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire David Ferrucci, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does David Ferrucci speak about?

    David Ferrucci is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Computer Science, Technology, Research & Exploration, Artificial Intelligence, Futurism, Executive Leadership and Entrepreneurship.
  • Where does David Ferrucci travel from?

    David Ferrucci generally travels from Wilton, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for David Ferrucci?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David Ferrucci for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book David Ferrucci for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host David Ferrucci or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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