Alison McCauley has carved a niche as an esteemed keynote speaker in the realms of artificial intelligence, technology, and digital disruption. As an author, Alison's influential book, “Unblocked: How Blockchains Will Change Your Business”, has become a critical resource for understanding the implications of blockchain technology in the commercial sphere.
With a career spanning over three decades, she has demonstrated an enduring commitment to leveraging technology to enhance human potential and organisational capabilities. Notably, her role as a Change Management Strategy Consultant at Accenture and later as Senior Director of Brand & Positioning at PeopleSoft provided her with a profound understanding of the strategic deployment of technology in business. Her insights into digital transformation have been shaped by her extensive experience, including her leadership as CEO of The McCauley Group, where she emphasised the integration of disruptive innovations into business strategies.
This work complements her articles as a regular contributor to Forbes, where she explores the intersection of human behaviour and technology-driven business transformation. Her academic background, with a BA in Psychology and an MA in Organisational Behaviour and Development from Stanford University, enriches her approach, blending rigorous analysis with a deep understanding of human dynamics in her speeches and writings.
In recent years, Alison has been a prominent figure on the global speaking circuit, delivering keynotes that not only inform but also inspire. In 2024, she opened the Leadership San Francisco’s AI Symposium, chaired the AI Transformation Leadership session at the Post-Industrial Institute Summit, and shared her expertise at the Womentech Global Conference. These engagements underscore her role as a thought leader in AI, where she elucidates complex technologies in accessible terms, helping audiences grasp the transformative impact of AI and blockchain on industries and society at large.
Alison McCauley’s advocacy for the thoughtful adoption of emerging technologies is evident in her previous role as Chief Advocacy Officer at Unfinished, a civic organisation focused on driving change in the digital age. Her talks encourage a balanced view of technology, advocating for its potential to drive significant advancements while also addressing the ethical considerations it raises. Her ability to connect technological insights with strategic business outcomes makes her an invaluable asset to any conference or event focused on AI, technology, and digital innovation, ensuring that her audience is better prepared to navigate the complexities of the digital future.
