Ritesh Kotak | Ritesh Kotak Consulting
Keynote Speaker
Good Cop, Bot Cop
As law enforcement agencies face increasingly complex digital threats, the rise of automation and artificial intelligence is reshaping how policing is done. In this compelling session, cybersecurity and tech analyst Ritesh Kotak explores the emergence of the “Bot Cop”, AI-driven tools that support everything from surveillance and facial recognition to digital forensics and predictive policing.
Through real-world examples and a critical lens, Kotak examines how these technologies are being used to enhance investigations, streamline decision-making, and improve officer safety. He also delves into the ethical and operational challenges they bring, including issues of bias, accountability, and public trust. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how human officers and intelligent machines can work together and where the limits should be drawn.
Ritesh Kotak
Tech and Cybersecurity Strategist, Lawyer, Media Contributor, Tech Entrepreneur, Small Business Evangelist Management
Ritesh Kotak is a renowned Technology and Cybersecurity analyst who has dedicated his career to exploring the impact of emerging technologies on society. He is also a licensed lawyer in Ontario, practicing in the areas of Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies.
Ritesh began his career in public safety, serving with two police organizations and focusing on cybercrime investigations and innovation. He played a pivotal role in creating the Cyber-Crimes unit and the Research and Innovation portfolio. After an eight-year tenure in policing, he transitioned to the private sector, working with Fortune 500 tech companies on global projects related to cybersecurity, privacy, investigations, and digital transformation. After working in Tech, Ritesh decided to pursue his Law degree. While in Law School, Ritesh interned at the Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (“CIPPIC”).
Ritesh holds an MBA with distinction from the University of Edinburgh and a JD with a Technology Law specialization from the University of Ottawa. Additionally, he completed the Emerging Leaders Executive Program at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.