Susie Violet Ward

Susie Violet Ward is a leading voice at the intersection of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and financial innovation. As CEO and co-founder of Bitcoin Policy UK, she works with policymakers, industry leaders, and energy experts to explore how AI-driven advances in Bitcoin technology can promote economic growth, environmental sustainability, and financial inclusion. With a background in financial analysis and technology systems, Susie has built a career translating complex technical concepts into accessible insights that inspire action and inform decision-making.

Susie began her professional journey in finance and technology, holding roles such as Finance Systems Support Analyst at MS Amlin and Cognos Consultant at AVISEN, where she delivered enterprise planning solutions for global organisations. Her ability to bridge financial systems expertise with technological innovation laid the foundation for her later work in Bitcoin and AI policy. In 2023, she emerged as a respected public commentator on the future of digital assets, becoming a Bitcoin Journalist for Forbes and a columnist for City AM. Through these platforms, she analysed Bitcoin’s growth trajectory, technological breakthroughs, and the ways in which AI tools are transforming mining efficiency, policy modelling, and misinformation detection.

In her role as Head of Mining and Sustainability at Bitcoin Policy UK, Susie developed strategies to integrate renewable energy with Bitcoin mining, using AI-based analytics to optimise grid stability and monetise stranded power. Her work demonstrated how decentralised technologies, when paired with artificial intelligence, could support both environmental goals and economic resilience. Since becoming CEO in December 2024, she has led national advocacy for Bitcoin-friendly regulation, championing AI-enhanced financial systems that prioritise transparency, efficiency, and human rights. Her collaborations have included renewable energy producers, regulators, and advocacy groups, all united by the shared goal of building a cleaner, smarter, and more inclusive financial future.

As a keynote speaker, Susie offers audiences a rare blend of technical depth and practical vision. She speaks on the convergence of AI, blockchain, and energy, revealing how these forces are shaping global finance and policy. Drawing on real-world case studies from her policy work and journalism, she unpacks the environmental, regulatory, and societal implications of emerging technologies. Whether addressing business leaders, technology professionals, or government officials, Susie inspires audiences to see AI not just as a tool for automation, but as a catalyst for sustainable innovation in the digital economy.