Eleanor 'Nell' Watson

Eleanor 'Nell' Watson has established herself as a transformative figure in AI ethics and machine intelligence, combining technical innovation with ethical leadership. As the founder of QuantaCorp, she pioneered Deep Machine Vision technology for accurate body measurement, while her role as AI Faculty at Singularity University and author for O'Reilly Media demonstrates her commitment to education. Her influence extends through multiple leadership positions, including Chair of IEEE's ECPAIS Transparency Experts Focus Group and Vice-Chair of P7001 Transparency of Autonomous Systems committee, where she develops mechanisms to ensure algorithmic trust. Watson's dedication to ethical AI is further exemplified through her chairmanship of organizations like EthicsNet.org, CulturalPeace.org, and Pacha.org, while serving as Executive Consultant for Apple and President of EURAIO. Her expertise has been recognized through fellowships from prestigious institutions including the British Computing Society and Royal Statistical Society, and she regularly inspires audiences at prominent venues such as The World Bank, The United Nations General Assembly, and The Royal Society