Gary Kasparov

Garry Kasparov is widely regarded as the greatest chess player in history, a bestselling author, a leading voice on artificial intelligence and technology, and one of the most prominent human rights advocates of his generation. He became the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion in 1985 at age 22 and held the top ranking for a record 20 consecutive years.

The Man Who Battled Both Chess Computers and Dictators

Kasparov’s famous 1997 match against IBM’s Deep Blue was a watershed moment in the history of artificial intelligence and human-computer interaction. Since retiring from competitive chess in 2005, he has become one of the world’s most influential thinkers on AI, arguing passionately that humans and machines must work together rather than in opposition. He is the author of bestselling books including How Life Imitates Chess, Deep Thinking on AI, and Winter Is Coming on the threat of authoritarianism. As chairman of the Human Rights Foundation, he is a tireless advocate for democracy and freedom.

Strategic Thinking for an Age of Disruption

Kasparov’s keynotes draw on his unparalleled experience in strategic thinking, decision-making under pressure, and the evolving relationship between human intelligence and artificial intelligence. He challenges audiences to think bigger, embrace technology as a partner rather than a threat, and apply the principles of chess strategy to business, leadership, and life in an era of rapid disruption and uncertainty.

A conversation with Garry Kasparov

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