Kitty Horlick
Kitty Horlick is COO of Rarilabs and founder of Blackwood, pioneering blockchain and AI tools that protect privacy and democracy, including Freedom Tool, which helped Russian dissidents safely protest Putin. Through her speaking and consulting work, Kitty helps audiences see beyond the hype and harness innovation with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Kitty Horlick is a technology leader and keynote speaker who makes the hidden impacts of AI, blockchain, and cryptocurrency visible and actionable. As COO of Rarilabs, a blockchain-based research center, she pioneers tools that tackle some of the most pressing challenges of digital life, from detecting AI-generated content to protecting personal data from corporate surveillance. Her work sits at the intersection of innovation and social responsibility, translating emerging technologies into real-world solutions that empower individuals and organisations alike.
Kitty's expertise is rooted in over eight years of hands-on experience in the blockchain space and a track record of meaningful impact. At Rarilabs, she helped develop Freedom Tool, a surveillance-free voting platform used by Russian dissidents to anonymously protest the Kremlin, a tool that withstood multiple cyberattacks and became a symbol of digital resistance.
Before Rarilabs, she founded Blackwood, a consultancy that guided traditional businesses through the complexities of AI, Web3, and decentralised technologies. Her insights have earned her recognition as a trusted voice in the field, including a featured appearance on BBC Radio 4 examining the future of crypto and blockchain.
Deeply embedded in the tech industry with her finger on the pulse of its latest trends, Kitty is passionate about making complex technologies accessible to everyone. She believes that understanding how these tools reshape business and society is essential, not just for tech insiders, but for leaders, policymakers, and communities navigating a rapidly changing world. Through her speaking and consulting work, she helps audiences see beyond the hype and harness innovation with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
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