The Radio Club of America Announces Dr. Kinuko Masaki as Keynote Speaker for 2025 Banquet
The Radio Club of America (RCA) is thrilled to announce that Dr. Kinuko Masaki will deliver the Banquet Keynote at the 2025 RCA Banquet and Awards Ceremony, to be held on Saturday, November 22, at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill in Washington DC.
A Visionary in Voice AI and Critical Communications
Dr. Masaki is the Founder and CEO of VoiceBrain, a real-time agentic AI company transforming the critical communications industry. With more than twenty years of experience at the intersection of artificial intelligence, biomedical engineering, and voice technology, She has become one of the most influential voices in advancing AI for public safety, homeland security, creating a safer, more responsive and productive workforce.
When asked what inspired her to create VoiceBrain, Dr. Masaki explained:
“I wanted to solve one of the hardest challenges in critical communications—how to capture and analyze the human voice in real time, in environments where every second matters. The voice is still the fastest, most natural interface for humans, and I believed AI could finally unlock its full potential.”
Academic Foundations and Stanford Influence
Dr. Masaki’s academic path reflects both depth and breadth:
- Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science (joint program, MIT & Harvard)
- Postdoctoral Research in Biomedical Engineering at Stanford University
Leadership in Innovation
As CEO of VoiceBrain, Dr. Masaki leads a team that has redefined what is possible in real-time AI for communications. The company’s flagship platform integrates voice capture and intelligent analytics, enabling critical industries to operate with unprecedented speed and precision.
Under her leadership, VoiceBrain has secured major partnerships, including with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (DHS/TSA), where its platform is being deployed to enhance security and streamline air travel and just starting to work with the United Sates Coast Guard.
“Since its implementation, we’ve been able to capture and analyze voice data in real time, enabling faster responses with greater insight,” said Federal Security Director James W. Adams. “It’s clear the VoiceBrain platform can help us assess operational events in real time, reduce costs for airlines, airports, and stakeholders, and strengthen TSA’s overall security posture.”
A Global Voice in AI
Dr. Masaki’s influence extends worldwide. In January 2025, she was a featured speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where she joined the Global Industrial AI panel. Sharing the stage with leaders from Ericsson Enterprise Wireless and other global companies, she emphasized the role of AI at the edge in shaping safe, resilient communications infrastructure.
RCA 2025 Keynote
Dr. Masaki’s keynote,“Reimagining Radios in the Age of AI,”will explore how to modernize radio systems for the AI era and highlight the advantages of real-time voice AI platforms that analyze group communications as they happen. Her talk promises to inspire RCA members and guests with a forward-looking vision of how AI-driven communications can make societies safer, more connected, and more resilient.
The Radio Club of America looks forward to welcoming members, honorees, and guests for this celebration of innovation, recognition, and community.
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