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Keynotes by Deborah Mateja. 

I bring the latest AI research out of the lab and into the real world—clear, practical, and always human-centered. Whether it’s breakthroughs in human–AI interaction, new forms of creative collaboration with AI, or the ethical foundations we need for trustworthy AI, I turn complex concepts into insights people can act on. Combining deep academic expertise with years of experience in digital consulting, I translate innovation into impact and help organizations understand what’s possible today - and what truly matters for tomorrow in the AI era.

I offer the following topics as keynote speeches or panel contributions (flexibly available in German or English, and with customized focus):

The Art of the Unexpected: Creativity in the AI Era

This keynote explores the latest advances in generative AI research and what they mean for creativity and innovation in modern organizations. It will translate emerging technological trends into practical insights for users, developers, and leaders navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of human–AI creativity.

Draw Me Like One of Your Biased Models: Ethical Challenges and Responsible Design of AI

This keynote explores the latest research on the ethical challenges emerging across modern AI systems - from biased training data and inequitable model outcomes to opaque decision-making and accountability gaps. Building on these insights, it introduces responsible AI design as a practical, forward-looking framework for addressing these issues. 

Human + AI: The New Organizational Playbook

This keynote examines the evolving dynamics of human-AI collaboration and what they mean for decision-making, problem-solving, and creative work across modern organizations. It will distill emerging insights on how AI is reshaping individual cognition and team workflows, while offering a practical organizational playbook for leaders seeking to adapt structures, processes, and culture to the AI era.