Founder of the Citizen Lab; Cybersecurity, AI & Democracy Speaker; Order of Canada Recipient

Toronto, Canada
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Ron Deibert Biography

Ron Deibert is one of Canada’s most decorated public intellectuals working at the intersection of digital security, human rights, and democracy. As founder and director of the Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto, he has led over 180 ground-breaking investigations into government spyware, internet censorship, and digital repression — research that has directly informed G7 and UN resolutions and led to sanctions on spyware vendors. Appointed to the Order of Canada in 2022, Ron Deibert is also a bestselling author whose book "Chasing Shadows" also has screenplay adaptation rights recently optioned.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/16/2026.

Ron Deibert Speaking Topics

  • AI Governance & the Public Interest

    Ron Deibert is an active participant in Canada’s AI policy debate. In October 2025, he and Citizen Lab researchers signed an open letter to Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence rejecting the government’s “National Sprint” on AI strategy, and co-launched the People’s Consultation on AI to build a grassroots foundation for meaningful regulation. His talks on AI cover governance, platform accountability, disinformation, psychological operations, and the human rights implications of AI at scale.

  • Mercenary Spyware & Digital Espionage

    Who is being targeted, how, and what organizations need to know about the commercial surveillance industry operating largely without restraint.

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Ron Deibert Videos

Ronald J. Deibert - Rotman School of Management

Ronald J. Deibert - Rotman School of Management

Topic: "Chasing Shadows: Cyber Espionage, Subversion, and the Global Fight for Democracy"

Ronald J Deibert - TEDxToronto

Ronald J Deibert - TEDxToronto

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Ron Deibert is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as AI Governance & the Public Interest, Mercenary Spyware & Digital Espionage, Social Media, Democracy & Mental Health, Cybersecurity from a Civil Society Lens and Digital Transnational Repression. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ron Deibert for your event is available upon request. Ron Deibert generally travels from Toronto, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Luciano Floridi, Jim Carroll, Cristina Criddle, Scott Amyx and Ayanna Howard. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ron Deibert for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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