Professor Sue Black OBE is an award-winning computer scientist, radical thinker, keynote speaker, social entrepreneur and Professor of Computer Science and Technology Evangelist at Durham University. Sue spins many plates, but at the heart of all her work is inspiring others. With a dedicated Twitter tribe of over 65,500 Sue was an early adopter of the power of the platform. She led the high profile and hugely successful campaign to save Bletchley park, capitalising upon social media as a fitting continuation of institute’s technological legacy. The Chartered Institute for IT Deputy President.
As a keynote speaker she talks about leaving school at 16, being married by 20 with 3 children at 23, then becoming a single parent at 25! Sue’s speech is uplifting and positive and although her world is tech, her message is an inspiration for us all to be our best selves, its called – ‘If I can do it, so can you’.
Winner of a Lovie Lifetime Achievement Award Sue has appeared on Question Time, Girls can Code, Woman’s Hour and The Life Scientific as well an iconic episode of Desert Island Discs.
2025 she approaches the topic of AI
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere—from automating routine tasks to enhancing creativity and decision-making—but for many, AI still feels like a looming threat. Will it replace jobs? Is it too complex to use? What does it mean for the future of work?
In this new, engaging and pragmatic talk, Sue breaks down the myths and misconceptions around AI and show how businesses and individuals can harness its power to work smarter, not harder. Far from eliminating jobs, AI is creating new opportunities, enabling employees to focus on higher-value work and opening doors to careers that didn’t exist a decade ago.
Through real-world examples and practical insights, Sue will show how AI can be seamlessly integrated into daily work life, boosting efficiency, innovation and competitive advantage. From automating mundane tasks to enhancing strategic decision-making. AI isn’t here to replace us—it’s here to empower us.
This talk offers a roadmap for confidently adopting AI without fear—so you and your workforce can lead, not lag, in the AI-powered world.
Key Takeaways:
✅ How AI enhances, rather than replaces, human work
✅ Practical ways to incorporate AI into daily workflows
✅ Real-world examples of AI improving efficiency and creativity
✅ Why AI is creating more jobs—and more fulfilling careers
✅ How to future-proof your workforce by embracing AI confidently
Additional talks from Sue Black include:
Is AI Unconsciously Biased?
AI Demystified: Navigating the New Digital Frontier
If I Can Do It, So Can you
Did Twitter Save Bletchley Park?