Speaker

Anu Bradford

Law Professor | Author | Global Technology Expert | Speaker

Anu Bradford is an internationally acclaimed speaker, award winning author, and professor of law at Columbia Law School in New York. As a leading expert on the global economy and digital regulation, Anu Bradford provides organizations with deep insights into how geopolitics and technology shape tomorrow's markets.

Living and working in the heart of global trends, Anu Bradford examines the intersection of the digital economy, the geopolitics of artificial intelligence, and international regulatory power. This unique perspective helps corporate executives and public sector leaders navigate an era where tensions between global superpowers redefine market dynamics.

On stage, Anu Bradford delivers highly engaging and visual presentations that connect academic depth with practical business strategies. Audiences regularly praise the ability of Anu Bradford to make complex global issues accessible, clear, and inspiring for every listener.

Speaker profile

Who is Anu?

Anu Bradford has built a distinguished international career, establishing a position as one of the foremost authorities on technology law and global markets. Raised in Finland and educated at the University of Helsinki, Anu Bradford moved to the United States to complete a doctoral degree at Harvard Law School. Today, Anu Bradford directs the Center for European Legal Studies at Columbia University, tracking macro trends that impact global businesses.

Global recognition arrived when Anu Bradford introduced the concept of the Brussels Effect, describing the European Union's unique power to shape global market standards. The book on this topic was named one of the best books of the year by Foreign Affairs. Following that success, the latest book by Anu Bradford, titled Digital Empires, explored the intense battle between the United States, China, and the European Union for technological supremacy, earning a spot on the Financial Times best economy books list.

As companies face the artificial intelligence revolution and rising geopolitical risks, Anu Bradford offers a clear analytical roadmap for the future. Through keynote speeches, Anu Bradford explains the clash between the market driven American model, the state driven Chinese model, and the rights driven European model. Audiences gain a unique perspective on how these regulatory frameworks impact innovation, organizational competitiveness, and corporate strategy.

Anu Bradford excels at fostering genuine engagement with sophisticated audiences worldwide. The strong academic background ensures immense depth, yet Anu Bradford always guarantees that the core message remains highly actionable for business leaders. These captivating presentations leave listeners with new perspectives on the strategic choices of the digital age.