Dag Kittlaus

Dag Kittlaus

Pioneer of Conversational AI, Serial Entrepreneur & Co-Founder of Siri

Core Intelligence Domain: Artificial Intelligence
Location: United States | Languages: English
Representation: Represented globally by PSpeakers Global Intelligence

Dag Kittlaus is a globally recognised technology visionary, serial entrepreneur, and a foundational architect of modern artificial intelligence. Best known as the Co-Founder and CEO of Siri, the world’s first mainstream virtual assistant, Kittlaus has fundamentally transformed human-computer interaction. His foresight into natural language processing and conversational AI paved the way for a paradigm shift in how global populations engage with technology. Combining deep technical understanding with unparalleled commercial acumen, Kittlaus provides C-suite leaders and global organisations with proprietary insights into the future of digital ecosystems, scalable innovation frameworks, and the strategic deployment of disruptive technologies.

Before achieving global prominence with Siri, Kittlaus honed his expertise at the intersection of mobile technology and consumer behaviour. He served as General Manager of Smartphone Technologies at Motorola and later as Vice President of Consumer Internet Services at Telenor Mobile. In 2007, alongside Adam Cheyer and Tom Gruber, he co-founded Siri as an incubator project at SRI International. The groundbreaking platform was acquired by Apple in 2010, leading Kittlaus to serve as Director of iPhone Apps, working closely with Steve Jobs to integrate Siri into the iPhone 4S—a move that redefined the global smartphone industry.

Never one to rest on his laurels, Kittlaus subsequently co-founded Viv Labs, an advanced AI platform designed to be ubiquitous and highly conversational, functioning as “the global brain.” Demonstrating his exceptional ability to build and scale highly sought-after tech assets, Viv Labs was acquired by Samsung in 2016. Kittlaus then transitioned into the role of Vice President at Samsung, overseeing the development and global rollout of Bixby, Samsung’s proprietary voice assistant, across billions of smart devices worldwide.

Core Speaking Themes & Strategic Intelligence

As a keynote speaker, Dag Kittlaus draws upon his unparalleled experience negotiating with tech titans and building category-defining products. His presentations are highly sought after by corporate boards and global innovation summits, delivering actionable intelligence on technological convergence and market positioning.

• The AI Evolution: Forecasting the next decade of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the transition toward ubiquitous, invisible computing.
• Entrepreneurial Strategy & Scale: Proprietary frameworks for building agile startup cultures, driving rapid growth, and positioning for high-value acquisitions by Big Tech.
• Disruptive Innovation: How legacy organisations can cultivate a forward-thinking mindset to outmanoeuvre competitors in an era of exponential technological change.
• Human-Computer Interaction: Exploring the future of conversational interfaces, spatial computing, and friction-free user experiences.
• Lessons from the Titans: Inside insights from working directly with visionary leaders like Steve Jobs, and successfully integrating startups into trillion-dollar ecosystems like Apple and Samsung.

Key Takeaways

• Pioneering Vision: Gain unmatched perspectives from the mastermind behind Siri and Viv Labs, two of the most significant conversational AI platforms in history.
• Strategic Foresight: Equip leadership teams with actionable intelligence to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of generative and conversational AI.
• Proven Execution: Learn the precise mechanisms of scaling an enterprise from a nascent concept to a successful acquisition by the world’s largest technology conglomerates.
• Future-Proofing: Understand how to integrate seamless, AI-driven digital experiences into modern corporate infrastructure and consumer touchpoints to secure market dominance.