When audiences think about the future of technology, they often picture faster computers, smarter artificial intelligence, or the next breakthrough innovation. Audrey Tang sees something different. For her, the most important question is not what technology can do, but how it can help people work together, solve problems, and strengthen democracy.

That perspective will be on display when Audrey appears at SXSW London 2026, one of the world’s most influential gatherings of innovators, artists, technologists, policymakers, and cultural leaders. 

As Taiwan’s Cyber Ambassador-at-Large and one of the most respected voices in civic technology, Audrey will participate in a featured session titled “Reimagining AI Alignment for Humans.” The discussion will explore how artificial intelligence can be developed in ways that serve humanity rather than simply maximizing efficiency or profit.

Few speakers are better positioned to lead that conversation. Throughout her career, Audrey has challenged the assumption that technology inevitably concentrates power. Instead, she has demonstrated how digital tools can increase transparency, encourage participation, and help citizens collaborate with the government. During Audrey’s years as Taiwan’s Digital Minister, she became internationally known for helping create innovative approaches to civic engagement, combating misinformation, and building trust between institutions and the public. Her work helped establish Taiwan as a global model for digital democracy and citizen participation.

What makes Audrey particularly compelling as a speaker is her ability to connect highly technical topics to everyday human concerns. Whether discussing artificial intelligence, online governance, digital identity, or collective intelligence, she consistently focuses on the people behind the technology. Audiences leave with practical insights rather than abstract theories, and with a renewed sense that technology can be designed to empower communities instead of dividing them.

That message aligns perfectly with the spirit of SXSW, a festival known for bringing together creative thinkers from diverse disciplines to explore society’s biggest opportunities and challenges. As AI continues to reshape industries, governments, and daily life, conversations about accountability, transparency, and public trust have become increasingly urgent. Audrey’s perspective offers a refreshing alternative to narratives that frame technology as either salvation or catastrophe.

Her appearance also comes at a moment when global leaders, businesses, and institutions are searching for practical ways to ensure that AI development reflects democratic values. Audrey has become one of the leading advocates for approaches that place human participation at the center of technological progress, making her one of the most sought-after voices in international discussions about the future of AI.

For SXSW attendees, Audrey’s session promises more than a discussion about emerging technology. It offers an opportunity to hear from a leader who has spent years proving that innovation and democracy can reinforce one another. In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, her ideas may prove more important than ever.

Bottom line: 

As organizations around the globe grapple with questions about trust, governance, and technological change, Audrey Tang continues to provide a roadmap for building a future that is both innovative and deeply human.
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