Dr. Julie M. Albright

Dr. Albright’s keynote was so engaging ​that we asked her back to keynote two ​years in a row.

First time in 35 years we’ve done that.

- CS Week

“Trained with a Ph.D. in Sociology and a Master’s in Family ​Therapy, it might be hard for some to understand how she ​has engaged a trajectory of work that is so profoundly ​successful and focused on the intersection of technologies ​and social behavior. But indeed, through her intellectual ​strength, remarkable social connections, intellectual ​curiosities, her intense individual discipline and her well-​rounded interdisciplinary training, she has been able to rise ​to become nationally and internationally renowned for her ​work.”

“Dr. Albright’s portfolio of ​exceedingly distinguished ​work is that of a once in a ​generation scholar.”

Digital ​Transformation

The Digital Transformation Readiness Index is a ​comprehensive tool designed to assess an ​organization’s preparedness for navigating the ​complexities of digital change.

By evaluating key areas such as leadership, culture, ​and technology infrastructure, the index provides ​actionable insights that help businesses align their ​strategies with their digital goals, ensuring a ​successful and sustainable transformation in a rapidly ​evolving digital landscape.

The Digital Transformation Readiness Index provides ​a comprehensive assessment of an organization’s ​preparedness for digital change. It evaluates key ​areas such as leadership, culture, technology ​infrastructure, and innovation capacity, offering a ​detailed analysis of strengths and areas for ​improvement. The assessment will enable you to:

Identify key opportunities to enhance efficiency and ​drive innovation within your organization.

Develop a strategic roadmap that seamlessly ​integrates new technologies with your existing ​business strategy.

Ensure a successful and sustainable digital ​transformation that aligns with your organizational ​culture and goals.

Sustainable Development Consulting

Our consulting services focus on the social pillar of sustainable development, helping organizations ​foster positive community relations, enhance social equity, and build resilient, inclusive ​environments. We provide comprehensive strategies that align with your sustainability goals, ​ensuring that your initiatives are both impactful and socially responsible.

Our Services Include:

• Community Outreach Programs
  
• Develop and implement effective community engagement strategies.
  
• Facilitate meaningful dialogues with local stakeholders.
  
• Design and manage social impact initiatives that resonate with community needs.
  
• Sentiment Analysis
  
• Conduct in-depth sentiment analysis to understand public perception and community ​concerns.
  
• Monitor social media and other communication channels to gauge real-time feedback.
  
• Provide actionable insights to improve community relations and align with stakeholder ​expectations.
  
• Stakeholder Engagement
  
• Identify and prioritize key stakeholders in your sustainability efforts.
  
• Create tailored engagement plans that build trust and foster long-term relationships.
  
• Facilitate workshops and forums to encourage stakeholder participation and collaboration.
  
• Social Impact Assessment
  
• Evaluate the social impact of your projects and initiatives on local communities.
  
• Develop metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of social sustainability programs.
  
• Provide recommendations to enhance social outcomes and align with sustainability ​objectives.
  

Sustainable Innovation: A Values-Driven ​Approach to Future-Proofing Your ​Business

This talk explores how aligning innovation ​strategies with core values and sustainability ​principles can help businesses not only ​thrive today but also withstand the ​challenges of tomorrow. This talk will inspire ​leaders to embrace a forward-thinking, ​ethical approach to innovation, ensuring that ​their business is built to last in a fast-​changing world.

You Can’t Reason With A Robot

As AI and robotics increasingly shape our ​lives, we face the profound implications of a ​world where machines perform tasks but ​lack true human understanding and ​reasoning. This keynote explores AI's ​limitations, the challenges of programming ​empathy and ethics into machines, and the ​evolving relationship between humans and ​robots. We'll examine the ethical and social ​impacts of our growing dependence on ​technology and discuss how to ensure AI ​enhances, rather than diminishes, the ​essence of humanity, preserving our values ​and autonomy.

The Cloud Machine: Unveiling the Hidden ​World of Digital Infrastructure and Our ​Future

Dive into the fascinating and often unseen ​world of digital infrastructure, exploring how ​our reliance on cloud computing, AI, and ​data centers is shaping the future. This talk ​would reveal the intricate workings behind ​everyday devices, discuss the fragility and ​resilience of our digital ecosystems, and ​challenge the audience to think critically ​about the ethical and societal implications ​of our growing digital dependence.

CSPAN Books: Harvard COOP Bookstore ​Talk

TED Talk: Its Not The Devices

CSPAN

TEDx Boulder

Filmed at Harvard, Dr. Albright talks ​about her new book, Left to Their Own ​Devices on CSPAN Books. Aired 14+ ​times.

Dr. Albright’s TED Talk about the ​unintended consequences of our digital ​connectivity.

Talks at Google: The Untethered Society

Google

In this talk on the Google campus in ​Silicon Valley, Dr. Albright discusses ​her concept of “coming untethered’ - ​and the seismic changed afoot in ​society, driven by digital devices and ​connectivity.

The addictive nature of Tik Tok

Forbes

I provided insights on TikTok addiction ​in an interview for Forbes, exploring ​the platform's impact on user ​behavior and mental health.

Forthcoming: Documentary Film - The Cost ​of Convenience

David Donnely Film

Calling on Dr. Albright and other ​experts, including best-selling author ​Robert Greene, original Facebook ​investor Roger MacNamee, and ​professorsfrom Oxford University, ​Cambridge University and others -- this ​film looks at the unseen cost of digital ​devices and connectivity, particuaklrly ​on our youth.

Forthcoming: Documentary Film - Forever ​Young

David Donnely Films

Forever Young is a thought-provoking ​film that explores the intersection of ​technology and the human body, ​delving into the relentless pursuit to ​defy aging and achieve eternal youth.