Kitty Horlick

Kitty Horlick is the founder of Blackwood, a consultancy firm focused on introducing traditional businesses to web3 technologies such as blockchain, NFTs, the metaverse, and cryptocurrencies. Alongside running Blackwood, Horlick is a Director at Rarify Labs, which uses blockchain-based solutions to counteract threats posed by AI to digital identities and content provenance. From deep fakes that misappropriate personal likenesses for fabricated videos to AI-generated images that can destabilize markets, the reliability of digital content is under siege. Blockchain's inherent traceability and security features are becoming essential for ensuring the provenance of content, data, and online identity credentials.

Horlick has over six years of experience in the crypto and NFT sectors. Since 2017, she has been involved with Ehab, a startup aiming to transform the construction industry through blockchain technology. Horlick is known for her deep understanding of blockchain's applications in this sector. As a technology keynote speaker, she is lauded for her ability to discern and articulate the substantial benefits and limitations of emergent technologies. Her notable speaking engagements include "Master the Metaverse: Ethics and Disruption," "Your Guide to Success in Blockchain & Cryptos," and "Succeeding in the Age of AI & Digital Disruption" which offer audiences insights into making informed decisions and navigating the complexities of these innovations. She recently spoke at the "Road to the Metaverse" event, where her participation was met with positive feedback.

In addition to her expertise in blockchain, Horlick writes bi-monthly columns for gallery Unit London where she explores the intersection of AI with art and NFT use cases. Her background also includes roles as a PR executive and a multi-media journalist with contributions to publications like The Sunday Times, and she has produced award-winning documentaries. Horlick's diverse experience underscores her unique capacity to convey complex technological concepts in relatable terms to a broad audience, making her a valuable speaker and consultant in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.