I have accumulated expertise on a wide range of topics in technology policy, which allows me to speak on a variety of emerging challenges. I have testified in Canadian parliament, given guest lectures on facial recognition technology, education technology & surveillance, and artificial intelligence governance to name a few examples. For invitations, do not hesitate to contact me via email: christelle [dot] tessono [at] mail [dot] utoronto [dot] ca
Please find below a selection of my most recent engagements:
“AI Governance in Canada: A Primer” November 20, 2024.[Guest Speaker]
- Master of Public Policy in Digital Society, McMaster University
- Virtual Lecture
- No recording available
“AI and Public Education: Ensuring Equity in a Privatizing Landscape” November 15, 2024. [Panelist]
- Canadian Teachers’ Federation National Staff Conference
- In-person event at Delta Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario
- No recording available
“Facial Recognition Technology: A Technical and Legislative Overview” November 18, 2024. [Guest Speaker]
- ELE 900: AI: Sociotechnical Perspective, Toronto Metropolitan University
- In-person lecture
- No recording available
“Facial Recognition Technology: A Technical and Legislative Overview” October 17, 2024. [Guest Speaker]
- Masters in Public & International Affairs, York University
- In-person lecture
- No recording available
“Youth Leadership in Canadian Internet Governance” September 27, 2024. [Panelist]
- Canada Youth Internet Governance Forum
- In-person event at the Toronto Metropolitan University in Toronto, Ontario
- Watch Recording
“Navigating Artificial Intelligence and Online Harms” September 23, 2024.[Panelist]
- at the Digital Justice Summit
- In-person event at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, Ontario
- No recording available
“AI Governance in Canada: A Primer” April 22, 2024 (Guest Speaker)
- for Master of Public Policy and Administration at Carleton University
- Virtual Lecture
- No recording available
“Artificial Intelligence Regulation and Innovation in Canada” March 22, 2024. [Guest]
- Intended Consequences Podcast by the StrategyCorp Institute
- Listen here
Testimony on Bill C-27: Digital Charter Implementation Act. (February 14, 2024). [Expert Witness].
- House of Commons of Canada Standing Committee on Industry & Technology
- Opening Remarks
- Watch the full hearing
“Can Artificial Intelligence Be Regulated?” December 7, 2023 [Panelist]
- Centre for Free Expression, Toronto Metropolitan University
- Virtual event
- Watch Recording
“Privacy and Biometrics: Technology & Requirements” November 9, 2023 [Panelist]
- Privacy and Access Law Symposium, Canadian Bar Association
- In-person event at the The Westin Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario.
- No public recording available.
“Facial Recognition Technology: A Technical and Legislative Overview” August 25, 2023 [Guest Speaker]
- Responsible AI initiative of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Collaborative Research and Training Experience program (CREATE)
- Virtual Lecture.
- No public recording available.
“Facial Recognition Technology: A Technical and Legislative Overview” June 30, 2023 [Guest Speaker]
- Master in Public Policy in Digital Society, McMaster University
- Virtual Lecture.
- No public recording available.
“An Introduction to EdTech & Surveillance” June 28, 2023 [Guest speaker]
- Youth Assembly on Digital Rights and Safety
- In-person event at the Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
- No public recording available.
“AIDA or BETA? Discussing Canada’s New Artificial Intelligence and Data Act and Beyond” April 17, 2023 [Panelist]
- Concordia University
- Hybrid webinar
- Watch Recording
“The proposed Artificial Intelligence and Data Act: A Roundtable Discussion” December 21, 2022 [Panelist]
- Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Monthly Privacy Call
- Virtual event
- Watch Recording
“Episode 148: Christelle Tessono on Bringing a Human Rights Lens to AI Regulation in Bill C-27” November 28, 2022 [Guest]
- The Law Bytes Podcast
- Listen here
“Roundtable on the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act” July 7, 2022 [Panelist]
- McGill University Center for Media, Technology & Democracy
- Virtual event
- Watch Recording
Christelle Tessono 