Eva-Maria Hempe
Executive Director Public Sector EMEA at NVIDIA
Main focus: Sovereign AI & Future Health
Websites/Blogs/Social Media Accounts:
http://eva-maria.hempe.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-maria-hempe/
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Languages: English, German
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland
Topics: empathy, leadership, technology, artificial intelligence, strategy, healthcare, national ai strategy, ai-ready nation, geopolitics of intelligence, sovereign ai
Services: Talk, Moderation, Workshop management, Consulting, Coaching, Interview
Willing to travel for an event.
Willing to talk for nonprofit.
As a passionate speaker who loves connecting with audiences, I draw on my roots in healthcare and the discipline of elite rowing to demonstrate how Sovereign AI saves lives and builds nations. I help leaders synchronize policy, people, and technology to solve the public sector's toughest challenges.
Dr. Eva-Maria Hempe is the Executive Director Public Sector EMEA at NVIDIA and a sought-after speaker known for her ability to translate complex technology into compelling insights and calls for action. She spearheads NVIDIA’s engagement with governments, focusing on Sovereign AI as a driver for economic growth and security.
With a deep foundation in Healthcare and Life Sciences, Eva-Maria uses her experience in this critical vertical to illustrate how AI infrastructure transforms regulated industries - from hospitals to national defense. She advises ministries and agencies on transitioning from passive technology consumers to active architects of their digital ecosystems.
Key focus areas:
- The Human Impact of AI: Leveraging healthcare use cases to demonstrate how sovereign data and compute save lives and improve citizen services.
- National Strategy: aligning NVIDIA’s platforms with government priorities to build robust domestic AI capabilities.
- Leadership & Culture: Applying the discipline of elite rowing to lead virtual teams and drive diversity in the tech sector.
Eva-Maria is recognized for her candid, high-energy presentation style and her commitment to fostering a diverse, ethical AI landscape.
Examples of previous talks / appearances:
Equality Lounge during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Davos
This talk is in: English
“Making New Technologies a Reality” – Panel discussion Swedish Lunch during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Davos
“How GenAI is shaping industries, driving innovation, and unlocking new opportunities” – BCG | BCG X breakfast session during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Davos
“How can life sciences organizations effectively harness AI to drive innovation” – private roundtable, Basel
“Digital Healthcare: Building the Foundation” – American Irish Medical Summit (AIMS), Dublin
“Generative AI and enabling the next era of drug discovery” – AWS Industry Day, Zurich & Cloud Leadership Day, Zurich
“What is the secret sauce to successful change?” – CXO event, Tel Aviv
“Together in technology” – Dell Technology Forum, Zürich
“If you are looking for your health, it’s in the cloud – What can we expect from cloud-based health care services?” – BVDVA Kongress (National Association of Mail Order Pharmacies), Berlin
“Careers in IT” – EmpowerHER, Munich
“How technology will change our world – for the better?” – UnDavos (side event to World Economic’s Annual Meeting), Davos
“Cloud and Edge 101 – and their strategic implications” – Women for the Board Lunch & Learn, virtual