Co-Developer of SixthSense & Former Global Vice President at Samsung Electronics

Pranav Mistry is a visionary technologist, entrepreneur, and leader known for shaping innovations at the intersection of design, AI, and human-computer interaction. He previously served as President and CEO of STAR Labs at Samsung, pioneering futuristic projects. Currently, he is the Founder and CEO of TWO, a venture driving breakthroughs in technology. Beyond industry leadership, Mistry contributes to national security as a Cybersecurity Advisor for NSFU, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. His career reflects a blend of groundbreaking research, entrepreneurship, and global impact.

Credentials and Impact

Pranav has left a distinctive imprint on the AI and tech landscape by blending research rigor with imaginative product vision. Beginning as a UX Researcher at Microsoft, he honed a user-centred mindset that later informed collaborations with Google, Carnegie Mellon University, NASA, UNESCO, and Japan Science & Technology. At the MIT Media Lab, he developed the legendary SixthSense wearable interface and went on to invent Mouseless, an invisible mouse, Sparsh, a cross-device copy-and-paste system, Quickies, intelligent sticky notes, and Blinkbot, a gaze and blink-controlled robot, among many others.

He joined Samsung as Director of Research and later led the company’s Think Tank Team, translating bold concepts into future-facing prototypes and platforms. His cross-disciplinary work spanning HCI, ubiquitous computing, and ambient AI has inspired engineers and designers globally by showing how intuitive interfaces can dissolve barriers between people and technology.

Mistry’s impact is underscored by international recognition. The World Economic Forum named him a Young Global Leader, IIT Bombay honoured him with the Young Alumnus Award, he appeared in Creativity 50’s Most Creative People list, and Popular Science awarded him Invention of the Year. Recently, Forbes India x Accel named him among India’s 30 minds in AI, reaffirming his leadership.

Publication and Media

He has shared his pioneering ideas through widely acclaimed TED Talks, inspiring global audiences on the future of human-technology interaction. His thought leadership and innovations have been highlighted in Forbes India, showcasing his influence in shaping AI and technology. His latest venture, TWO, has also been featured in Economic Times India, underlining its potential to drive transformative breakthroughs and cementing Mistry’s role as a leading voice in the AI and tech industry.

Why Hire Pranav Mistry?

Pranav Mistry is booked as an AI and technology speaker for his ability to deliver highly fascinating and intellectual presentations that both inspire and educate. With passion and clarity, he delves into topics such as wearable computing, augmented reality, ubiquitous computing, gestural interaction, AI, machine vision, collective intelligence, and robotics.

Drawing from his groundbreaking work on projects like Samsung Galaxy Gear and Project Beyond, as well as his career at leading global technology organisations, Mistry offers audiences rare insights into the future of innovation. His talks blend visionary thinking with practical experience, making him a sought-after voice in the tech world.

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