Stefaan Verhulst
Co-Founder | The GovLab & Emerging Technology Expert
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Stefaan Verhulst is the Co-Founder and Chief Research and Development Officer of The GovLab, an action research center focused on using technology and data to transform governance. He has advised organizations like the OECD, the World Bank, and the United Nations on the impact of new technologies.
Verhulst's work explores how emerging innovations can address complex societal challenges, from environmental sustainability to scientific progress. His keynotes offer a data-driven, interdisciplinary perspective on the future of technology and its role in driving positive change.
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Using corporate data to improve our lives
Technology researcher Stefaan Verhulst thinks there might be a potential silver lining to the fact that corporations will collect all our data until the end of time. Citing examples like Twitter helping to data-map flooding in Indonesia and Uber helping Boston plan public transportation, Verhulst explains how corporations can serve the public interest and unleash insights while also protecting privacy.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDxMidAtlantic 2016 | 2016 | 🇺🇸Washington DC, United States |
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