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James Williams is a distinguished technology keynote speaker with a deep understanding of the intersection between philosophy, ethics, and technology design. A doctoral candidate at the Oxford Internet Institute, his research focuses on the philosophy and ethics of attention and persuasion in the context of highly persuasive design. Through his work, James seeks to advance our understanding of how to safeguard user freedom in environments shaped by complex technological influences. His expertise positions him as a thought leader in fostering technology that respects human attention, goals, and values.

Before his academic journey, James spent over a decade at Google, where he earned the prestigious Founders’ Award, the company’s highest accolade, for his contributions to advertising products and tools. He is also a co-founder of the Time Well Spent campaign,which aims to encourage more ethical design practices in technology by prioritising the needs and values of users. With a background that includes a master’s degree in Human-Centred Design and Engineering from the University of Washington and an …