Dalith Steiger is recognized worldwide as a leader, influencer, and entrepreneur specializing in artificial intelligence, digitalization, and digital transformation.
Dalith Steiger pursued mathematics at the University of Zurich and co-founded the award-winning AI start-up SwissCognitive “The Global AI Hub” along with the CognitiveValley Foundation with Andy Fitze. She serves as a global AI consultant and speaker, sharing her broad expertise and experience in artificial intelligence internationally.
In addition, Dalith Steiger is the CEO of the Swiss IT Leadership Forum and sits on the advisory board of digital-liberal.ch. She is a jury member for the Digital Economy Award and the START Hack, a consultant at Kickstart Innovation, a mentor at the Founder Institute, and teaches AI & Machine Learning in a CAS module at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts.
Dalith Steiger Lecture topics
- Ethics: The necessity of responsible artificial intelligence
- Leadership: AI as an essential element for the C-suite
- Transformation: The critical role of AI in shaping the new normal
- Holistic: Artificial intelligence as more than just technology
- Smart Data: Managing the data explosion hidden within your data center
- AI & Data: Strategies for a successful integration
When artificial intelligence comes to mind, many think only of machines, robots, algorithms, and automation. In her keynote, Dalith Steiger emphasizes the importance of considering people beyond these elements. AI not only accelerates, refines, and optimizes processes but also transforms large volumes of data into valuable insights. This enables addressing critical global challenges and creating a better future for both the economy and society.
Dalith Steiger’s perspective: “When I think of AI, I think of people – how AI can support humanity.”
Dalith Steiger highlights the daily challenges faced by C-level executives from various directions, including boards, management, evolving customer demands, and changing business environments. Additionally, the evolving technology landscape influences all these factors. The response of a company often depends heavily on its C-level leadership. Therefore, executives must prioritize AI strategically due to its transformative impact across the organization.
The global landscape – insights from society, politics, regulation, and business
Dalith Steiger’s keynote centers on the “AI Centre of Excellence,” outlining practical steps and essential elements to prepare organizations for a successful AI journey. Key components include defining focus, creating a vision, managing expectations, attracting and developing talent, establishing technical infrastructure, fostering external partnerships and internal networks, and addressing ethical considerations.
SwissCognitive “The Global AI Hub” is an international network comprising industries, organizations, companies, and start-ups dedicated to open and transparent discussions about the opportunities, impacts, and development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI. This community operates both online and offline, emphasizing practical use cases and experiences to turn AI hype into tangible possibilities.
Dalith Steiger, Andy Fitze, and their team unite influential voices and decision-makers in AI across various industries worldwide. They empower the AI community to openly explore both the potentials and risks of AI, encouraging collaboration among teams, organizations, and industries to develop effective, value-driven AI solutions.
Dalith Steiger Awards:
- Women Empowering Award 2025
- Top AI Voice, Onalytica 2021
- AcceleratorTop 50 Women in Tech Influencers, The Awards Magazine, 2020
- Top 10 Pioneering Women in AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Management 360 London, 2019
- Top 100 Digital Shapers in Switzerland, Bilanz, 2019
Beyond her passion for cognitive technologies, Dalith Steiger is a devoted mother of two teenage daughters, an enthusiastic mountain biker, and an admirer of high heels.
