Stop Outsourcing AI Responsibility. Start Owning It.

Poorly governed AI is a bigger risk than not using it at all. I help organizations, institutions and leaders turn AI governance into action: as a keynote speaker, strategic advisor and advocate for responsible AI.

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I’m Luana, a bridge between (confusing) policy and practice

I've spent 15 years seeing what others miss, from questioning Facebook's business model in 2007 when no one else did, to shaping the EU AI Act before most understood its necessity. Today, I bridge the gap between confusing regulation and practical business action, helping leaders build AI governance that protects innovation instead of blocking it.

Shaped the EU AI Act by advocating for the inclusion of general-purpose AI before others saw its necessity

United Big Tech, civil society, and the European Commission on the Code of Practice on Disinformation

From shaping EU digital regulation to speaking at the Italian Senate, the Élysée, and TEDx stages, trusted at the highest levels of policy and global decision-making.

Best Legal Strategist in AI 2025 for building governance that actually works

"La conoscenza rende liberi.
Knowledge makes us free. And there is no worse slavery than the one we don't recognize."

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Trusted By Decision-Makers Globally

“I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Luana speak at multiple conferences, including Cannes and AI Week, and she never fails to impress! Her insights on AI, law, and ethics are both thought-provoking and incredibly timely.”

Fabio Moioli

Executive Search, Leadership & AI Advisor at Spencer Stuart.

"Luana Lo Piccolo is one of the most authoritative and respected voices in AI governance and regulatory strategy in Europe. Her rare ability to combine deep regulatory expertise with strategic, business-oriented AI governance makes her a trusted partner for institutions and industry alike."

Pier Luigi Dal Pino

Senior Regional Director, Government Affairs – Microsoft

Working with Luana Lo Piccolo during the drafting of the Code of Practice on Disinformation was a truly valuable experience. She combines deep expertise on digital policy and information ecosystems with a rare ability to connect strategic thinking with real-world societal challenges.

Jorge Gomes

Chief Operations Officer (VOST Portugal)

“What sets Luana apart is her rare ability to translate AI governance and regulation into concrete, actionable guidance for those actually building technology. Her work sits exactly at the intersection where modern technology needs to be: technically informed, legally sound, and deeply human.”

Davide Montalegni

Country Legal Manager - Southern and Western Europe at Apple

We were thrilled to have Luana join us at the AI & I summit to speak to our diverse audience about the intersection of law, ethics, and creativity. She brought a refreshing clarity to the risks associated with AI, and despite the technical nature of the subject, her delivery was wonderfully accessible and filled with deep, thought-provoking insights. Her energy on stage is infectious, making her one of the most compelling and memorable speakers of the entire festival.

Tey Bannerman

Partner at McKinsey & Company

Luana was a standout speaker at our AI Summit during Bucharest Tech Week 2025. Her session provided our audience with a good view on how responsible AI frameworks actually drive competitive advantage. Luana has a rare gift for making complex EU regulations actionable and strategic. If you are looking for a speaker who can bridge the gap between legal rigor and visionary tech leadership, Luana is the one of the best in the field.

Alexandra Danciu

Agenda Manager Bucharest Tech Week

I had the pleasure of collaborating with Luana through CDTI, where her expertise in AI governance and EU-level legal frameworks immediately stood out. She has an exceptional ability to clarify complex concepts and to translate regulatory principles into meaningful, actionable insights. A truly authoritative voice in responsible AI! precise, brilliant, and essential for anyone seeking to understand how Europe can shape the future of artificial intelligence.

Vincenzo Santoro

Global Account Technology Strategist at Microsoft

La presentazione di Luana sull'Intelligenza Artificiale durante l’AI Week 2024 è stata chiara, coinvolgente e altamente informativa. È riuscita a spiegare concetti complessi in modo semplice, mescolando teoria e applicazioni pratiche. Il suo approccio equilibrato, che ha toccato sia gli aspetti tecnici che le implicazioni etiche, ha stimolato riflessioni profonde sul futuro dell'AI.

Tino Cammaroto

Sr Enterprise Account Executive at ServiceNow

What sets Luana apart is not just her deep expertise, but her ability to inspire and engage her audience. She has a rare gift for transforming intricate concepts into relatable, thought-provoking insights, leaving her listeners not only informed but genuinely moved. Her passion for the intersection of technology, law, and ethics in the field of AI is evident in every word she speaks, and her enthusiasm is nothing short of contagious.

Xavi Ginesta

Fundador de Voxel, Fundació Humanitas & Institut de Neurociencia Avançada de Barcelona

Luana Lo Piccolo is a distinguished expert in Legal Tech and AI, with a robust background in Global Governance Law and Digital Policy. She offers strategic consultancy on AI and Digital Law, crafting frameworks for responsible AI use. As a global speaker, researcher, and advisor, Luana assists businesses in balancing ethics with innovation, leveraging AI for competitive advantage while ensuring adherence to regulations.

Fatih Girisken

CEO & Founder at Dubme Soft

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Regulation Is Not Governance

Regulation tells you what you must do. Governance decides how you deploy AI responsibly and get a return from it.

Why following the rules is not the same as being ready

How strong governance protects your AI investment and ROI

What to build now, before the next regulation arrives

Ideal for: corporate events, executive and board audiences.

Who Is Responsible When AI Fails?

“Technology is neutral” lets everyone avoid accountability. Responsibility has to be designed in, not added later.

Find the gaps where decisions and accountability get lost

Connect legal, tech and business around shared ownership

Lead before the crisis instead of reacting after it

Ideal for: conferences, tech and legal audiences.

Global AI, Local Rules

AI crosses borders, laws don’t. Global governance must be flexible enough to respect local law and context, and strong enough to protect shared values across jurisdictions.

Why one-size-fits-all rules fail, and so does fragmentation

How to hold your values across different legal systems

What organizations working across markets should do now

Ideal for: international summits, institutions, multinationals.

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My Approach

Governance as your immune system

Map Your Responsibility Gaps

I identify where responsibility fragments: who decides, who implements, and where accountability disappears when things go wrong. Most AI risks hide in these gaps.

Build Clear Accountability

I help create structures across teams so everyone knows their role and how it connects to the whole. No more siloed decision-making or unclear ownership.

Turn Governance Into Advantage

Your governance protects reputation while accelerating innovation. You lead instead of react because responsibility is built in, not added later.

Whether you’re planning an event, building your AI governance or looking for a voice on responsible AI, let’s talk

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