Speakers

Dave joined Pearson as CTO in 2024 and spearheaded the establishment of the company’s AI Center of Enablement, while also overseeing the Research & Development and Ventures teams. He has nearly 30 years of experience, with deep expertise in technology innovation, generative AI, spatial computing, Web 3, and quantum computing. Prior to joining Pearson, Dave held several senior technology roles at Deloitte, UBS Investment Bank, and Accenture. He holds more than 100 patents in distributed ledger technology, digital identity, and confidential computing. He also lends his expertise as an active member of CNBC’s Technology Executive Council, the World Economic Forum’s Global Futures Council on Financial Education, and as a member of the transitional board of Arya.