Dr. Clara Neppel is Senior Director at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the world’s largest professional organization advancing technology for humanity. She is involved in efforts related to emerging technologies, standardization, entrepreneurship, as well as societal implications of technology. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from the Technical University of Munich and a Master in Intellectual Property Law and Management from the University of Strasbourg. Dr. Neppel is also an Independent Director of the Supervisory Board of EIT Digital, Co-Chair of the OECD Expert Group on AI, Data and Privacy, and Member of Austria’s AI Advisory Board and EY.ai Global AI Advisory Council.