Keynote Speakers

Duncan Brumby

Professor Duncan Brumby is a globally recognised expert in HCI, dedicated to understanding how digital tools shape human behaviour, productivity, and well-being. At University College London, he directed the MSc HCI program, educating the next generation of technology researchers and practitioners. As Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Human-Computer Studies (IJHCS), he oversees the publication of research that advances human-centred technology design. 

Duncan’s research addresses two of the most pressing challenges in technology today: managing the pervasive impacts of smartphone use and exploring the transformative potential of generative AI. Collaborations with organisations like Microsoft Research, the BBC, and EDF Energy have translated academic insights into practical solutions. 

A distinguished international speaker, Duncan is celebrated for engaging diverse audiences with clarity and insight. He has delivered over 80 keynotes and invited talks at leading institutions, including Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, Microsoft, and Google. Whether addressing packed auditoriums, connecting with virtual audiences, or contributing to public discourse through outlets like the BBC and Times Radio, Duncan excels at making complex ideas accessible and actionable for students, professionals, and industry leaders alike. 

Elizabeth Churchill

Professor Elizabeth Churchill is an applied social scientist, interactive technology designer and social communications researcher. She is the founding Department Chair of Human Computer Interaction at MBZUAI (the Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence) in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and was formerly a Senior Director of User Experience at Google. Elizabeth is an Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) Fellow, a member of the ACM’s CHI Academy, and an ACM Distinguished Speaker. She has a background in psychology (neuro, experimental, cognitive and social), Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science. She has built research teams at Google, eBay, Yahoo, PARC and FujiXerox.

She holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge, an honorary Doctor of Science (DSc.) from the University of Sussex, and an honorary doctorate from the University of Stockholm. In 2016, she received a Citris-Banatao Institute Athena Award for Women in Technology for her Executive Leadership. She received the SIGCHI Lifetime Service Award in 2023 and the SIGCHI Lifetime Practice Award in 2024.

She currently serves as the Co-Editor in Chief of ACM’s Interactions magazine and as Assistant Editor on a number of journals. She has served on numerous advisory boards and was a Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Stanford University’s Media X, the industry affiliate program to Stanford’s H-STAR Institute.