Speaker & Presenter

Christoph Engel-Bunsas

"Those who want something find ways; those who don’t want something find reasons."

Admitted as a lawyer in Switzerland, France, and Germany, Christoph Engel-Bunsas is also an international opera and concert baritone and the founder of a boutique law firm specializing in the cultural and creative industries. He combines legal precision with artistic experience and academic rigor. A visionary and advocate for the right to one’s own voice, he is an expert in deepfakes, tokenization, and the protection of intellectual property for creatives in the digital world. His keynotes are inspiring, passionate, and full of surprising perspectives—for everyone who wants to experience law in a whole new way!

Rates

Vita

Law Explained Clearly

Christoph Engel-Bunsas is your expert when it comes to the legal—especially personality rights—challenges of the digital age. He makes complex topics accessible to any audience, using clear language, charm, and deep substantive insight:

Author of the monograph "Das Recht an der eigenen Stimme" and numerous publications on the subject in prestigious academic journals.
Sought-after speaker on deepfakes, blockchain, copyright, and personality rights at symposia, conferences, and seminars.
Attorney specializing in commercial legal protection, copyright, and personality rights for the cultural and creative industries—admitted to practice in Switzerland, France, and Germany.

Current Keynotes, Projects & Publications

Christoph Engel-Bunsas is not only a sought-after expert but also a proactive doer. In his current keynotes, he addresses topics such as:

The right to one’s own voice;
AI-generated audio content like deepfakes and voice cloning;
Tokenization of the voice;
And more.

As a lawyer, he advises companies, creatives, and cultural institutions—primarily in the DACH region and France—on building rights-holder-centered, AI-based business models, legal policy initiatives, and the enforcement of intellectual property claims.

He is also a regular guest on podcasts, co-host of "Let's Talk Why – Der Podcast für Kreative, Intellektuelle und Visionäre," and author of a monograph and academic articles. He is currently pursuing a doctorate on the topic of "Deepfakes."

Over 10 Years of Professional Stage Experience

At just 4 years old, he dreamed of becoming an opera singer. By 34, he was a lawyer for creatives. Christoph Engel-Bunsas has one of the most extraordinary career paths imaginable. He reflects on an impressive stage career, performing in concerts and opera productions across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and South America. Now, as a lawyer, he dedicates his expertise to serving the creative community. With his interdisciplinary knowledge—backed by a Master of Arts in Musical Performance, an LL.M. and MBA in Digital Media Law and Management, and a Design Coach certification from the Hasso Plattner Institute—he inspires others to remain open to life’s unexpected turns and to have the courage to pursue their dreams.

Why Christoph Engel-Bunsas Is Perfect for Your Event:

Unique blend of legal expertise and a commanding stage presence;
Communicates complex and current topics in a clear, engaging, and powerful way for your audience;
Inspires and sparks meaningful dialogue and exchange;
Delivers tailored content for your industry and target audience;
Experienced in keynotes, moderation, and workshops.

Topics

Legal Artificial intelligence (AI) Voice Blockchain

Let my topics inspire you. Additionally, there is always the opportunity to develop tailored formats. Feel free to reach out!

1) “Legal Challenges and Risks of Voice Substitution in AI-Generated Audio Content”

The use of AI-generated audio content—whether in radio, film, or social media—primarily concerns personality rights, copyright law, and criminal law. In his keynote, Christoph Engel-Bunsas analyzes current cases (such as those involving Collien Fernandes, Jens Wendland, and Manfred Lehmann) with clarity and precision. He outlines the legal framework and highlights existing protection gaps. This talk addresses creatives, businesses, and policymakers alike, preparing them for the disruptive impact of voice clones and deepfakes.

2) “‚Never Again‘ in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence: When Algorithms Rewrite the Stories of Holocaust Survivors”

The digital resurrection of the voices of the deceased—such as AI-generated audio recordings of Holocaust survivors or victims of the Nazi regime—raises profound ethical and legal questions: Is it an act of reverence or profanation? A preservation of memory or exploitation? Who has the right to decide on the “resurrection” of a voice—family members, historians, tech corporations, or the state? In this interdisciplinary keynote, Christoph Engel-Bunsas explores the legal principles of postmortem personality protection, discusses the philosophical interpretation of voice cloning, and examines the risks of its instrumentalization. He boldly attempts to reconcile human dignity, memory, and technology.

3) “Regulation by Technology: Can Tokenizing the Voice Save Us?”

Voice clones and audio deepfakes present rights holders and society with significant enforcement challenges: Who guarantees the “authenticity,” “ownership,” and “provenance” of the original voice? How can voice owners effectively assert their rights? The answer may lie in technology itself: tokenization and regulation by technology. But can blockchain truly protect voices from appropriation and misuse—or does it create new problems? In his keynote, Christoph Engel-Bunsas examines how technological solutions like NFTs, smart contracts, and decentralized identity verification can provide regulatory approaches—and where their limitations lie.