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 given presentations 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.tessono[at]mail.utoronto.ca.
Please find below a selection of my most recent engagements:
“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
- Audio 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
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