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Meredith Whittaker
President of Signal | AI ethics researcher who shaped global tech policy
About
Meredith Whittaker leads Signal, the encrypted messaging app used by millions worldwide. Before Signal, she spent nearly two decades in tech - at Google, in academia, and advising governments - where her research on AI and surveillance helped reshape how policymakers and the public understand Big Tech's business model. She serves on the Signal Foundation Board of Directors.
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Signal and the Future of Encrypted Messaging
Signal is one of the most popular end-to-end encrypted messaging apps today. We'll chat with Meredith Whittaker, Signal president and esteemed AI expert, to talk about the work that goes into sustaining a security startup, the dangers of data collection, and Signal's efforts to resist governments working to weaken encryption; plus, an AI reality check. #TCDisrupt2023 #Technology #Startups Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Facebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebook Read more: https://techcrunch.com/
Free, Open and Commons: New Paths to Sovereignty
Meredith Whittaker at DLD 2026
Meredith Whittaker at OMR Festival 2026
Meredith Whittaker at DLD 2025
Meredith Whittaker at Slush 2024
Meredith Whittaker at Web Summit 2024
Meredith Whittaker at OMR 2026
What events has Meredith spoken at?
8 events · 10 appearances · 2023 to 2026 · 5 countries
| Event | Year | Location | Repeat appearance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VivaTech | 2026 | Paris, France | |
| DLD | 2026 · 2025 | Munich, Germany | Invited back |
| OMR Festival | 2026 | Hamburg, Germany | |
| Slush | 2025 | Helsinki, Finland | Invited back |
| Slush 2024 | 2024 | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Web Summit | 2024 | Lisbon, Portugal | |
| Code Conference | 2023 | Beverly Hills, United States | |
| OMR 2026 |
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