Pascal Bornet is an award-winning expert, author, keynote speaker, and influencer in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation. He has received multiple awards and is regularly ranked as one of the top 10 global AI and Automation experts. Bornet developed his expertise over more than two decades as a senior executive at McKinsey and EY, where he established and spearheaded their "Intelligent Automation" practices. During this time, he implemented AI and Automation initiatives for hundreds of organizations worldwide, driving transformative change across industries. Bornet has authored three best-selling books: "INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION" and “AGENTIC ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE,” guides for organizations and leaders to transform using new automation technologies, and "IRREPLACEABLE," a universal approach to leveraging AI for personal, professional, and organizational growth.  Pascal shares his insights by delivering over 100 keynotes each year. His insights have been featured in prestigious publications such as The Financial Times, Forbes, Bloomberg, McKinsey Quarterly, and The Times. For the past 20 years, Bornet's research has focused on the intersection of AI and Humans, where he believes the greatest untapped value lies. He is a fervent advocate for human-centric AI, convinced that with the right approach, AI has the power to make our world more human: elevating the human experience and making our world more empathetic, creative, and fulfilling. As a sought-after lecturer at several universities and an influential voice on social media with over two million followers, Bornet is dedicated to shaping the conversation around AI and Automation, and Humanity.  He is an active member of the Institute of Robotics, Process Automation & AI, and the Forbes Technology Council, and serves as a Board Member or Senior Advisor for numerous organizations, startups, and charities.