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Miriam Meckel
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- Miriam Meckel, a highly accomplished executive, award-winning entrepreneur and sought-after thought leader brings 30 years of professional experience in media, business, politics and academia. Her expertise lies in how emerging technology trends, digital and cultural transformation impact leaders in business and beyond. Miriam is a highly engaging speaker (German and English) for traditional conference keynotes as well as innovative and experimental gatherings and a welcoming and inspiring host for lively discussions.
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Meet Miriam Meckel
Miriam is the Co-founder and CEO of ada Learning GmbH, whose mission is to accelerate change in organizations by identifying, transforming, and uniting leaders who amplify innovation from within. She is also a Professor of Communication Management at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland and Director at the Institute for Media and Communication Management.
From 2014 until 2019, Miriam Meckel was editor-in-chief and publisher of WirtschaftsWoche, Germany’s leading weekly business magazine. She has a biweekly column in Handelsblatt, Germany’s foremost business daily, and regularly publishes in several outlets about emerging technologies, economic developments, and political trends.
Previously, Meckel served for one term as State Secretary without party affiliation in the Chancellery of the Minister President of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, first as Government Spokesperson, then as State Secretary for Europe, International Affairs and Media. And from 2006 to 2007, she hosted the business talk show “Miriam Meckel – Standpunkte” (“points of view”) on the German news channel n-tv.
For several years, she was a member of the supervisory boards of Commerzbank International, Luxembourg, SES Astra, Luxembourg, and École hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL). She is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Switzerland’s leading media company Tamedia AG.
For several years, Meckel was a Faculty Associate at Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet & Society, and a Visiting Professor at Fordham University in New York, Singapore Management University, the Center for European Studies at Harvard University, the University of Vienna and the Université de Neuchâtel.
She received numerous accolades for her work, among them the Ernst Schneider Prize for Innovation in the Media and the Cicero Speaker’s Prize in the category of Science. Meckel has published numerous books, scientific journal articles, and journalistic pieces. Her autobiographical book “Letter to my Life” inspired an award-winning eponymous film released in 2016.
A passionate advocate of international exchange, Meckel was part of the Herbert Quandt Foundation’s “European Asian Young Leaders Forum” and was awarded the Eisenhower Fellowship of the USA as well as the John F. Kennedy Memorial Fellowship at the Center for European Studies at Harvard University. She studied journalism and communication studies, sinology, political science and law at the Universities of Münster and Taipei, Taiwan.
Miriam’s latest book will be published on 13th February 2024.
Everything everywhere at once – How artificial intelligence is changing our world and what we can gain from it (currently in German only)
Artificial intelligence is now available to everyone for the first time. With programs like ChatGPT, we are at a crucial threshold in our cultural evolution. Everything changes everywhere at once. Miriam Meckel and her co-author, Léa Steinacker, show the opportunities that step over this threshold offers. But how do we steer development in the right direction and where are risks or ethical dilemmas lurking? If we want to keep up in an increasingly complex world, then we also have to expand our human intelligence – artificial intelligence can even help us with this.
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The AI Revolution: How ChatGPT & Co are Redefining Our World
AI technologies like ChatGPT are revolutionizing our economy, reshaping business models, and altering the very fabric of our daily lives. How will AI influence the employment landscape? How can we harness AI for sustainable and equitable growth? What does it mean for privacy and security? In this talk, Miriam provides deep insights into the latest advancements in AI, their effect on productivity, jobs, and the labor market, and how anyone can apply these tools for maximum impact. She showcases their profound implications for several industries, from finance to healthcare, education to entertainment.
This interactive experience invites you to envision the future. Whether you’re a business leader, a tech enthusiast, or simply someone curious about the future of AI, “The AI Revolution” is tailored to spark your imagination and provoke thoughtful discussion.
Unleashing the potential of your mind: The Future of Brain-Computer Communication
Explore the thrilling possibilities and pressing ethical questions surrounding brainhacking – a realm where science fiction is fast becoming science fact. Emerging technology connects computers directly to the mind – and can revolutionize the way we interact with machines, enhance human capabilities, and even heal neurological disorders.
However, with great power comes great responsibility. What are the critical needs for safeguarding our mental privacy and autonomy in an age where our thoughts might no longer be private? As we stand on the brink of integrating our minds with machines, understanding the implications of brain-computer communication is crucial for shaping a future where technology enhances humanity without compromising our fundamental rights.
In this talk, Miriam will help you grapple with the ethics, policies, and societal impacts of one of the most groundbreaking advancements of our era. It is an urgent call to action for anyone interested in the future of human potential.
Our Quantum World: Understanding complex reality
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, our comprehension of the world has undergone a quantum leap. Reality has reached a level of complexity and interconnectedness, that is often hard to grasp. In this talk, Miriam takes you on a tour de force of the intriguing parallels between quantum mechanics and how it may inform your everyday life.
Discover how concepts like entanglement, superposition, and uncertainty aren’t just abstract scientific ideas but can be powerful metaphors for understanding human relationships, decision-making, and even global events. If you are curious about the intersection of science, philosophy, and daily life, this talk will challenge your perceptions and expand your understanding of both the microcosmic and macrocosmic aspects of existence.
From Chaos to Clarity: Mastering the Information Tsunami
We face a deluge of information in our daily lives that brings many to the brink of exhaustion. How can we stay productive and resilient amidst the chaos?
In this engaging presentation, Miriam will help you navigate the relentless waves of input and offer practical strategies on how to become proactive in making informed decisions without getting overwhelmed. You will delve cutting-edge techniques for enhancing focus, boosting productivity, and maintaining mental clarity to not only survive but thrive in a world where the only constant is change. Uncover the secrets of maintaining a curious yet critical mind, balancing the quest for knowledge with the need for mental well-being.
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Alles überall auf einmal: Wie Künstliche Intelligenz unsere Welt verändert und was wir dabei gewinnen können
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