Nigel Cameron

Nigel Cameron is a prominent figure in the field of emerging technologies, known for his role as the President Emeritus of the Center for Policy on Emerging Technologies (C-PET) in Washington, DC. He is also a former Technology Editor at UnHerd.com and a Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Science and Society at the University of Ottawa, Canada. With a diverse educational background from Cambridge, Edinburgh Universities, and the Edinburgh Business School, Cameron has made significant contributions in research and academia.

Cameron has a strong background as a Research Professor and Associate Dean at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), where he established the first US university center on nanotechnology and led studies on the implications of diabetes. His expertise extends to writing on the policy impacts of emerging technologies, with notable works like 'Innovation President', 'The New Medicine', and 'Nanoscale: Issues for the Nano Century'. His upcoming book, 'Will Robots Take Your Job? A Plea for Consensus', is highly anticipated.

An accomplished speaker, Cameron has appeared at prestigious events such as the Aspen Ideas Festival, Aspen Global Health Forum, and Economist conferences, discussing innovation and the digital economy. He has also actively participated in international delegations and collaborations, including engagements with the UN, UNESCO, and the State Department. Cameron's advisory roles with various technology companies showcase his ability to navigate complex interdisciplinary challenges and environments, drawing on his vast experience in business, government, and academic circles.