Peter G. Kirchschlaeger
Portrait
Peter G. Kirchschlaeger doesn’t just explain what artificial intelligence can do. He asks what it should be allowed to do. This distinction makes him one of the world’s most sought-after voices at the intersection of ethics, technology, and shaping the future.
As Professor of Ethics at the University of Lucerne and Visiting Professor at ETH Zurich, he combines academic excellence with clear, practice-oriented language. His keynotes provide orientation where others see only complexity.
An international newspaper described him as the “Henri Dunant of the AI war.” A phrase that captures his stance perfectly.
Background
Peter G. Kirchschlaeger serves as a consultative expert for national and international organizations (including the UN, UNICEF, and the EU), for companies and NGOs. He is President of the Swiss Federal Ethics Committee on Non-Human Biotechnology and of the Ethics Advisory Board Smart Lucerne of the City of Lucerne.
Since 2023, he has been a Visiting Professor at ETH Zurich at the ETH AI Center, one of the world’s largest hubs for research in artificial intelligence. He is a Research Fellow at the University of the Free State, Bloemfontein (South Africa) and a Visiting Fellow at the Global Ethos Institute at the University of Tübingen. Previously, he was a Visiting Fellow at Yale University.
His research has been recognized multiple times by the United Nations. In 2024, he received the Best Teacher Award from the students of the University of Lucerne.
“Ethical thinking is not a theoretical luxury. It is an essential competence for the future.”
Talks
Peter G. Kirchschlaeger speaks to executives, entrepreneurs, specialist audiences, and broad auditoriums. His talks combine academic depth with inspiring examples and concrete recommendations for action. Topics and content are tailored individually to the goals of each event.
Ethics as a Success Factor
How values-driven action builds trust, fosters innovation, and enables long-term success. Responsibility not as a constraint, but as the most powerful strategy for the future.
Shaping Artificial Intelligence Responsibly
Seizing opportunities, understanding risks, and developing ethical guardrails for the use of AI. A keynote for decision-makers who don’t want to leave AI to chance.
Leading in Times of Uncertainty and Change
Providing orientation, building trust, and making decisions when complexity becomes the norm.
Human Rights, Sustainability, and Future Viability
Why social responsibility is becoming the decisive competitive advantage for companies and organizations.
Human. Machine. Responsibility.
Who will make decisions in the future? How can organizations deploy AI responsibly, identify risks early, and combine innovation with a values-driven culture?
Technology Needs Values
Why ethical orientation is becoming an essential competence for the future, and how companies can successfully combine innovation, trust, and responsibility.
Further presentation topics
- AI can do anything. But should it be allowed to do everything?
- Humans in the age of algorithms
- Between innovation and responsibility – How ethics becomes a key factor in the success of digitalisation
- Values rather than warnings – Why the future of technology must be ethical
- Trust is the new currency of digitalisation
- Responsible AI – How companies are shaping the future through ethics
Peter G. Kirchschlaeger is one of the leading voices at the intersection of ethics, society and shaping the future. With sound academic expertise, inspiring insights and clear, accessible language, he captivates his audience far beyond the academic sphere. His talks combine the latest knowledge with practical perspectives and encourage listeners to rethink complex challenges.
People. Machines. Responsibility. – Making Successful Decisions in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
With every new technological development, questions about responsibility, transparency and trust also grow. Who will make decisions in the future – humans or machines? And what role do leadership, ethics and human rights play in an increasingly automated world? Peter G. Kirchschlaeger demonstrates, in a practical and accessible way, how organisations can use AI responsibly, identify risks at an early stage and combine innovation with a values-driven corporate culture. A keynote speech that provides guidance and inspires confidence in a responsible future.
Technology Needs Values – Why Ethics Is the Key to the Digital Future
Artificial intelligence, automation and data-driven decision-making are fundamentally transforming the economy and society. Yet technological innovation alone does not create progress. Peter G. Kirchschlaeger explains why an ethical approach is becoming a crucial skill for the future and how companies can successfully combine innovation, trust and responsibility. An inspiring keynote on how technology can serve humanity – and why values will become the most important competitive advantage of the digital future.
Peter G. Kirchschlaeger – Providing guidance in a changing world
His talks are characterised by academic depth, inspiring examples and a strong practical focus. He succeeds in presenting complex issues in an accessible way and offering food for thought that continues to resonate long after the event has ended. Whether addressing executives, specialist audiences or a broad audience, Peter G. Kirchschlaeger is able to engage and inspire diverse target groups alike.
As an internationally sought-after speaker, he brings a wealth of experience from research, teaching and dialogue with the business world, politics and civil society. His authentic manner, analytical perspective and ability to bridge the gap between theory and practice make him a valued discussion partner and source of inspiration.
Location
Peter G. Kirchschlaeger is based in Lucerne and Zurich. He gives keynotes worldwide.
Languages: German, English, Italian, Spanish, French.
Media
Peter G. Kirchschlaeger is regularly featured in national and international media. A selection of recent contributions from TV, radio, and press can be found below. The complete list of his publications, interviews, and media appearances is available on the University of Lucerne website.
BBC News
TV GLOBO
Annual Meeting of Internet Governance Forum Kyoto (Japan)
Guest-Lecture at the Chung-Ang University Seoul (Korea)
New York Times
Korea Times
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