Stacey Abrams

Biography

Stacey Abrams is a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur and political leader. She served as Minority Leader in the Georgia House of Representatives, and she was the first black woman to become the gubernatorial nominee for a major party in United States history. Abrams has launched multiple nonprofit organizations devoted to democracy protection and effective public policy. She has also co-founded successful companies including a financial services firm and the media company, Sage Works Productions, Inc. She is the lead organizer of the 10 Steps Campaign, and the founder of the American Pride Rises Network.

Sessions

1. Coded Justice: Power, Technology, and the Fight for Fairness

   Fri, Nov 6, 10:35 AM – 11:00 AM CT

   Track Artificial Intelligence

   Entrepreneur, political leader, and bestselling author Stacey Abrams on Coded Justice, her Avery Keene thriller set inside a tech company building an AI system poised to revolutionize healthcare. Drawing on her experience co-founding multiple companies and leading in politics, she explores what happens when billions of dollars, a charismatic founder, and a fast-moving technology collide, and the moral boundaries that should govern what we build.