Dr. Calvin D. Lawrence, PhD is a globally recognized AI governance expert, technology executive, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker with more than 30 years of experience designing and deploying enterprise AI solutions across government, healthcare, financial services, education, and Fortune 500 organizations.

As the Founder and CEO of IntegrityFirst.ai, Dr. Lawrence leads the development of XTegrity, an AI governance platform that helps organizations build, deploy, and manage trustworthy AI systems. He is widely recognized for helping organizations balance rapid AI innovation with responsible governance, enabling businesses to reduce risk while accelerating adoption.

Prior to founding IntegrityFirst.ai, Dr. Lawrence served as IBM’s former CTO for Responsible AI and IBM Distinguished Engineer, where he advised global enterprises on AI strategy, governance, and large-scale digital transformation. Throughout his career, he has held executive technology leadership roles spanning cognitive computing, smart cities, public sector innovation, and enterprise AI, leading initiatives that have transformed organizations around the world.

Dr. Lawrence is the author of Hidden in White Sight: How AI Empowers and Deepens Systemic Racism, a groundbreaking examination of algorithmic bias and the societal impact of artificial intelligence. His work has made him a sought-after voice on AI governance, ethical AI, and responsible innovation.

An inventor with more than 30 U.S. patents and author of more than 50 technical publications, Dr. Lawrence has been featured by CNN, C-SPAN, Black Enterprise, the Los Angeles Times, and other national media. His mission extends beyond the boardroom through AI 4 Black Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing the next generation of AI innovators and leaders.

Whether speaking to startup founders, enterprise executives, policymakers, or developers, Dr. Lawrence delivers practical insights that challenge audiences to think beyond building intelligent systems—and instead focus on building AI that people trust.