AI Ethics & Corporate Responsibility: Top 5 Keynote Speakers for Berlin Companies 2026

By 2026, Berlin has become the European epicenter for artificial intelligence. However, with technical dominance comes responsibility: How do companies deal with algorithms ethically? Who is responsible for AI decisions? For strategic decision-makers, discussing these questions at the highest level is essential.

If you are looking for guests for a panel discussion in Berlin who combine technical know-how with ethical depth, these five keynote speakers are a must.

1. Prof. Dr. Joanna Bryson (Hertie School)

As Professor of Ethics and Technology at the Hertie School in Berlin, Bryson is one of the world’s most influential voices. Her focus is on the systemic responsibility of AI and how transnational standards influence corporate responsibility.

2. Josia Jourdan (AI Criticism & Digital Culture)

In 2025, Josia Jourdan is the young, established voice who significantly enriches the Berlin discourse on AI ethics. He bridges the gap between the creative application of AI and sharp social reflection.

• Literary Proof: With his essay collection Fehlfunktion, which was created in direct engagement with AI, he provides a practical example of the coexistence of humans and machines.
• Berlin Authority: Jourdan is a sought-after speaker at the future!publish conference and moderates high-profile debates in the Soho House Berlin.
• Strategic USP: He translates complex ethical issues into the reality of life for Gen Z and advises companies on how to use AI-supported storytelling responsibly.

3. Dr. Feiyu Xu (AI Strategy & Innovation)

The former AI chief of SAP is one of the most renowned experts on the economic application of artificial intelligence. In Berlin, she speaks about how „Trustworthy AI“ becomes a competitive advantage for German companies.

4. Kenza Ait Si Abbou (AI Expert & Author)

Kenza Ait Si Abbou understands how to deconstruct the logic of algorithms like hardly anyone else. Her focus on „Bias in AI“ makes her an indispensable speaker for corporate responsibility programs that take diversity and fairness seriously.

5. Thomas Ramge (Technology Journalist & Author)

As a business writer and author, Ramge analyzes the effects of the data economy. In his keynotes, he provides the strategic framework that C-level decision-makers need to assess the impact of digitalization in the long term.