Adam Gazzaley

Dr. Adam Gazzaley, a Professor in Neurology, Physiology, and Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco, is also the Founder and Executive Director of Neuroscape, a translational neuroscience center. He has a distinguished career in both academia and the technology sector, where he co-founded and serves as Chief Science Advisor of Akili Interactive—a company focused on developing therapeutic video games—and as Chief Scientist of JAZZ Venture Partners, a venture capital firm.

Dr. Gazzaley's contributions to neuroscience and public education are extensive. He has authored over 130 scientific articles and received the 2015 Society for Neuroscience - Science Educator Award for his public education efforts. Additionally, his work extends to popular media, as evidenced by his role as host of the nationally-televised PBS special "The Distracted Mind with Dr. Adam Gazzaley." He is also a celebrated author, with his co-authored book "The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World" winning the 2017 PROSE Award in Biomedicine and Neuroscience.

Dr. Gazzaley has delivered over 600 presentations worldwide, engaging with a diverse array of audiences across five continents and numerous countries including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, China, and Brazil. His speaking engagements have taken him to various venues such as universities, hospitals, retirement communities, and high-profile companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft. He has been a featured keynote at major conferences such as SXSW, TED, DreamForce, CES, and Exponential Medicine. His expertise and dynamic presentation style make him a sought-after speaker in areas of neuroscience, technology, and cognitive function enhancement through novel technologies like video games, virtual/augmented reality, and brain stimulation.