Natalie Monbiot keynote speaker

As the founder of Virtual Human Economy (VHE), Monbiot develops pro-human AI solutions that scale leadership, unlock talent and extend identity in purposeful ways. Her work sits at the intersection of AI, identity and human agency—shaping technologies that expand what it means to be human in a machine-readable world.

Monbiot helped define this space as a co-founder at Hour One, one of the first AI avatar companies, where she co-built both the company and category from the ground up. There, she launched one of the first human-centered AI economies based on real, compensated individuals—proof that virtual humans can carry human value into digital spaces.

Monbiot’s TEDx talk “Can Your Digital Twin Be Trustworthy?” and features in The Wall Street Journal, The Information, and MIT Tech Review reflect her mission to make emerging technology work for people. She has spoken globally at forums like Web Summit, SXSW, and Fortune Brainstorm AI—guiding how AI twins and agents can empower leadership, creativity and identity.

Previously a digital media executive for brands like Samsung, BMW and Coca-Cola, Monbiot has always worked at the edge of possibility—turning emerging tech into meaningful experiences and strategic advantage.