Derek Fielding Memorial Lecture: Edward Santow

Our Speaker

Edward Santow
Director of Policy & Governance - Human Technology Institute
Industry Professor of Responsible Technology - University of Technology Sydney
Human Rights Commissioner (2016-2021)

Join us for an insightful event featuring Edward Santow, a distinguished expert in human rights law with a specialized focus on the intersection of AI and human rights. Ed is the Director of Policy & Governance at the Human Technology Institute and Industry Professor of Responsible Technology at the University of Technology Sydney. A Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law, he co-founded the Human Technology Institute and leads with a vision of promoting human rights in the development and regulation of new technologies.

Ed's expertise spans digital government, AI regulation, facial recognition technology, and digital identity. His extensive contributions include serving on the Australian Government's AI Expert Group, Government Service Delivery Advisory Board, and the National Quantum Advisory Committee, as well as numerous state government advisory bodies and non-profit boards.

From 2016 to 2021, Ed was Australia's Human Rights Commissioner, leading initiatives on AI, technology, and human rights, as well as issues related to refugees, migration, LGBTIQ+ rights, and national security. Recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and recipient of an Australian Leadership Award, Ed's commitment to public law and social justice is unparalleled.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices in responsible technology and human rights!