Decoding the Past Speaker Announcement!

The Paul Gray Personal Computing Museum is proud to announce Dr. Valérie Morignat as the next guest in our popular speaker series Decoding the Past: Conversations with PC Innovators.

“Getting AI Right: the Balance Between Innovation and Social Responsibility”
April 4th | 12:00 – 1:00 PST | Online

Dr. Valérie Morignat is a renowned expert in AI strategy and governance, helping government agencies, corporations, and higher education institutions develop responsible AI practices. As the CEO of Intelligent Story, a San Francisco-based consulting firm, she provides guidance on ethical AI product design, AI risk and opportunity analysis, and the development of cultural and educational programs centered on responsible AI innovation. Additionally, as AI Ethics Advisor at The Cantellus Group and a Visiting Professor of AI Strategy and Responsible Design at Aivancity School for Technology, Business & Society, she is actively shaping the future of AI governance.

Prior to founding Intelligent Story, Dr. Morignat led design teams in the healthcare sector, launching over 300 digital products for leading pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotech brands. She also served as a Tenured Associate Professor of Cinema and Interactive Arts at the University of Montpellier III and a Teaching and Research Attaché at the University of Paris 1, Panthéon Sorbonne, where she taught extensively on the cinematic arts, emerging technology arts, AI, and cyberculture.

Dr. Morignat received a Ph.D. in Art and Arts Sciences from the University of Paris I, Panthéon-Sorbonne, with highest honors and distinctions. She is certified in Machine Learning (MIT), AI and Business Strategy (MIT Sloan), and Virtual and Augmented Reality design (IDF).

The conversation will be moderated by Dr. Barbara Usher.

Dr. Barbara Usher is a technology leader with over 20 years of experience managing technology programs for several Fortune 100 companies in the Silicon Valley area.  She has a successful track record of driving and delivering strategic initiatives,  programs, and enterprise products from inception to delivery in a wide range of industries and domains.

She earned her PhD 1n 2010 from the CGU Center for Information Systems and Technology (CISAT), served on the Drucker Industry Advisory Board, and was an adjunct professor for CISAT. She is a Leadership and Career Coach who is passionate about sharing her knowledge and expertise to support the growth, development, and well-being of others.