Christopher Lafayette

Emergent Technologist | Humanitarian

About Christopher Lafayette

Christopher Lafayette is an emergent technologist, speaker, and humanitarian driving advancements in artificial intelligence, spatial medicine the metaverse, medtech, spatial intelligence and other applied sciences, with a focus on inclusion, innovation, ethics, human-machine collaboration, and evolving social impact. He addresses critical issues like safety, privacy, and data sovereignty.

Christopher founded GatherVerse, a global platform that brings together voices from around the world to discuss various subjects, all aimed at humanizing technology. He also established HoloPractice, an incubator that integrates healthcare and technology, co-founded Aug Lab, which brings together biomedical sciences, AI, and immersive technologies, and founded Hyper Policy, a platform dedicated to guiding both public and private sectors in navigating the complexities of modern innovation through the ethical integration of AI, XR, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.

He has spoken at prestigious organizations and events worldwide, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), CHIEF, the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL), Summerfest Tech, COABE, Tübingen University, IME West, the WICT Network, the Department of Rehabilitation, Berkeley Haas, CES, Verizon Media, Juniper Networks, the Linux Foundation, UCLA, Mayo Clinic, Facebook, Stanford University, San Jose State University, Lethbridge College, Salesforce, and Microsoft. His contributions include keynotes, fireside chats, and roundtable discussions.

Christopher advocates for removing barriers to innovation and embedding ethical, human-centered values into the current and future state of technology. Lafayette consistently advocates for the integration of humanity in technological progress.

Speaking Categories

Artificial Intelligence - Christopher Lafayette

Artificial Intelligence

Metaverse - Christopher Lafayette

The Metaverse

Inclusion in Innovation

MedTech

Spatial Intelligence

The Current and Future State of Technology

The Current and Future State of Technology

Safety and Privacy in Innovation

Safety and Privacy in Innovation

Ethics in Innovation

Ethics in Innovation

Evolving Social Impact

Evolving Social Impact

Data Sovereignty

Data Sovereignty

Human-Machine Collaboration

Human-Machine Collaboration

Removing Barriers to Innovation

Removing Barriers to Innovation

Companies, Cities and Countries

Past Speaking Engagements

National Institute of Standards and Technology

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Washington D.C.
CHIEF

CHIEF

New York City, NY

The WICT Network: Tech It Out

The WICT Network: Tech It Out

St Louis, Missouri
Create The Future Summit

Create The Future Summit

Berkeley, California

World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF)

World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF)

EU

DeepLearning.AI

DeepLearning.AI: Pie&AI

Houston, Texas

The National Center for Families Learning

The National Center for Families Learning

Omaha, Nebraska

XR Reality Pro

Los Angeles

ATD

South Carolina

Canvas8

London England

iLRN 2023

San Luis Obispo, California

AWE USA 2023

Santa Clara, California

Summerfest Tech

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

COABE 2023

Atlanta, Georgia
Oya Media Group

Oya Media Group

Vancouver Canada

Eberhard Karls University

Tübingen Germany

IME West, 2023

Anaheim CA

WICT Tech It out 2022

Denver

Department of Rehabilitation

San Francisco

AWE USA, 2022

Santa Clara, California

Laval Virtual, 2022

France, Europe

2022 XR Access Symposium

Virtual Event

Affine

Berkeley

Berkeley Haas

Berkeley

The Linux Foundation

San Francisco, California

AI LA

Los Angeles, United States

XR Access Symposium

Virtual Event

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon

San Francisco, California

UCLA

Los Angeles, United States

Stereopsia

Belgium, Brussels

Mayo Clinic

Minnesota, Minneapolis

Facebook

Menlo Park, California

Global HR Summit

Global

Blacks in Technology Conference

Minnesota, Twin Cities

Laval Virtual

Laval, France

Virtual World Society

Seattle, Washington

CoreTech

San Jose, California

VR 4 Everyone Conference

Palo Alto, California

Holodeck Engineering Lecture

San Jose, California

Virtual Reality Global Forum

Alberta, Canada

VRX Conference

San Francisco, California

Augmented World Expo

Santa Clara, California

Miami VR Expo

Miami, Florida

AWE NITE SF

San Francisco, California

AWE NITE NYC

New York, New York

Blacks in Technology

New York, New York

Salesforce

San Francisco, California

Microsoft

San Francisco, California

Christopher Lafayette

Hyperscaling the Future of AI

Excellence

Premier Provisions

Advanced AI Strategy

With over a decade in the industry, Christopher’s journey in AI architecture spans various sectors. He advises those aiming to push the boundaries of AI technology. With a deep understanding of the applied science of AI, Christopher focuses on robust and sustainable development in AI strategy and architectural development.

Influential Networks

At the intersection of AI and human culture, Christopher provides a strategic perspective. Moving beyond conventional roles, he’s developing networks across technology, entertainment, sports, science, and both private and public sector programs. His collaborations, from major tech companies to emerging startups, enable organizations to navigate complex landscapes and achieve significant impact.

Strategic Collaborations

Collaborating with top-tier organizations is built on trust, strategic foresight, and unwavering dedication. From industry leaders to innovative startups, Christopher engages with a select clientele, emphasizing his commitment to advanced AI strategies and ethical practices. While client confidentiality remains key, his track record highlights partnerships with some of the most influential entities globally.

Podcast and Shows

The Being Virtual Show

How the Apple Vision Pro will impact humanity? with Christopher Lafayette, founder of Gatherverse.

Live Wide Awake

Christopher Lafayette on AI ethics, the intersection of humanity + technology

Manufacturing Happy Hour

How the Metaverse will Impact Manufacturing with Christopher Lafayette

VWS Fireside Chat

Tom Furness x Christopher Lafayette

The Ones Changing the World

Leading the Charge for an Inclusive Equitable Metaverse – Christopher Lafayette, Founder GatherVerse

ARea6DoF

“Flying Into The Metaverse Through Books & Culture” – GATHERVERSE

Magazine Articles

VRDays Europe

New Horizons

Christopher Lafayette is an Emergent Technolgiest in Medtech, XR and AI. He also advocates to make Tech more inclusive. If Developers are Diverse, so are the worlds they create.

AV Magazine

If we’re going to extend reality, then we must bring reality with it. If we see the narrative discussion that’s happening all around the world regarding racial equality, it’s evident in business that things need to change.

Realcomm EDGE

The Holodeck Story: A Digital Journey

Today we’re building spatial tools and experiences, but tomorrow we’ll be building populated immersive worlds in which real estate firms will be selling and brokering digital spaces, in droves.

Laval Virtual

The Approach to Space for Extended Reality 

In the process of developing medical Holodecks
With new and scaling adoption of virtual and augmented reality. Hospitals are discovering more ways to incorporate this technology into their programs.

Featured In

Press

Hyper Policy

Deus x Machina

GatherVerse AI Safety Summit Decodes Hurdles to Tech Regulation, Ethics
Hyper Policy

Deus x Machina

GatherVerse Chief Opens Hyper Policy to Innovate ‘Responsible’ Emerging Tech
GATHERVERSE - UNLOCKING VOICES FOR FUTURE

TechwangArt

GatherVerse: Unlocking Voices for Future

Building a MedTech Metaverse

Machine Design

Building a MedTech Metaverse

Manufacturing Happy Hour

How the Metaverse will Impact Manufacturing with Christopher Lafayette

CIO - The voice of IT leadership

Mentoring tomorrow’s Black IT leaders

TechTarget

Open source effort seeks to build tech diversity into code

Chill Magazine

Black Men Can Tech
Creating a Global Metaverse Community with Gatherverse Founder Christopher Lafayette

The Metaverse Insider

Creating a Global Metaverse Community with Gatherverse Founder Christopher Lafayette

Insight News

Turning Silicon Valley into Melanin Valley

Venetoeconomia

Virtual reality, at the M9 the European Immersive Computing Summit

Giornale delle PMI

The European cultural and creative industry has 7 million people employed and 2.5 million companies

Startup Business

Virtual reality, appointment in Mestre at EICS, 27 and 28 June

3E @ VRX

San Francisco – Christopher Lafayette, The Armada

VR Scout

Vancouver VR/AR Global Summit

Industria Italiana

EICS-European Immersive Computing Summit 2019: the present of virtual reality and augmented reality

Written Blogs

Speaking Snapshots

WICT Tech it Out

Denver, Colorado

Closing Keynote/Fireside

IME West

Anaheim, California

Opening Keynote

COABE

Atlanta, Georgia

AI and Adult Education Panel

Tübingen University Symposium

Bavaria, Germany

Fireside Chat

iLRN Education Conference

San Luis Obispo University

Opening Keynote

In the era of AI, the Metaverse, and emerging technologies, these advancements collectively create a dynamic ecosystem impacting work, business, connectivity, and civilization. I’ve been studying these technologies for decades, witnessing their transformative power.

Daily, I engage with companies navigating this significant transformation, offering guidance and insight throughout their journey. Central to this evolution is the symbiotic integration of AI and humanity – a dynamic convergence where technology augments our capabilities, rather than replacing them. Together, we’re creating a future where these evolving platforms serve as spaces fostering human connection, advancement, and innovation.

Technology, when approached sustainably and compassionately, can drive profound progress. This narrative is at the heart of our mission, ensuring that the advancements we pursue are in harmony with our values and aspirations.

Engagements

I have been graciously invited to speak around the world and lecture on a variety of subjects both in-person and virtually.

SPOKEN EVENTS

STUDENTS TAUGHT IN ONLINE COURSES

SUMMITS PRODUCED

CITIES

SPOKEN IN CONTINENTS

Continents

Billion People

Countries

Earth

Reach Out

Location: Silicon Valley

Email: [email protected]