Dr Fiona Kerr is at the forefront of shaping a future that is technology powered and human centred. As founder of The Neurotech Institute, she combines unique expertise across cognitive neuroscience, anthropology, psychology, engineering, and complex system dynamics to address how we use emerging technology, when not to technologise, and ethical practices.

Her trailblazing research debunked the assumption that humans exhibit the same level of complex and moral decision-making when interacting with trusted autonomous systems as they would with another human in close proximity. This critical discovery holds implications for defence personnel, doctors, surgeons, analysts, CEO’s and first responders and how they work with technology.

She is a trusted advisor on ethical use of artificial intelligence, serving a range of board and organisational roles. She is also a skilled science communicator, delivering numerous keynotes annually.

Dr. Fiona Kerr envisions a future where engineers and scientists actively engage in designing transformative technologies that celebrate the finest aspects of humanity but also leverage the unique capabilities of human capacity, connectivity, and synchrony. As founder of The Neurotech Institute, an interdisciplinary platform, she pioneers research and initiatives focused on constructing a human-centric, technologically-enabled society. Driven by profound understanding of how humans shape one another, how technology influences us, her work constantly strives to shape technology responsibly. By harnessing the power of technology, she aspires to instil deeper appreciation for the incredible potential of the human mind and body.