Humans need to govern AI and to benefit ourselves and humanity. In this new world, you are the hero of this story, not AI.
Dr. Ayesha Khanna is the Co-Founder and CEO of Addo, a global artificial intelligence (AI) solutions firm headquartered in Singapore. Ayesha was named one of Southeast Asia's groundbreaking female entrepreneurs by Forbes magazine and is a strategic advisor on artificial intelligence, data and smart cities to leading corporations and governments worldwide.
Ayesha is a highly regarded speaker on AI and disruptive technologies, provides high-level government and board briefings, and was a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Future Councils, a community of international experts who provide thought leadership on the impact and governance of emerging technologies.
Ayesha has a BA (honors) in Economics from Harvard University, an MS in Operations Research from Columbia University, and a Ph.D. in Information Systems (focused on digital innovation in smart cities) from the London School of Economics.
Ayesha serves on the board of Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), a global leader in smart buildings, creating safe, healthy, and sustainable spaces with the world's largest portfolio of building technology, software, and service solutions. She is a member of the Governance Committee.
She serves on the board of NEOM Tonomous, responsible for formulating the vision and delivery of the technology infrastructure (which includes AI, robotics, blockchain, and metaverse) for NEOM, the $500 billion smart city under development in Saudi Arabia. She served as the Chairwoman of the Investment Committee her first term, and now serves as Chairwoman of the Renumeration Committee.
Ayesha serves on the Scientific Advisory Board of L'Oreal, the world's largest beauty company, where she advises on new technologies and disruptive innovations. She also serves on the Consumer Committee of the Board for Mercy, one of the largest healthcare providers in the United States, and named to Fortune magazine’s most innovative companies of 2023, and advises on how to modernize and improve consumer journeys and clinical outcomes with data and AI.
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Generative AI 101
Generative AI is one of the fastest-growing technologies of our time. Amidst the hype and heightened fears, Dr. Ayesha breaks down the ground realities into bite-sized, digestible pieces that anyone can grasp, whether an existing techie or aspiring to be one. She covers everything about generative AI, from what it is, its applications, and various types to how to run your own generative AI pilot. Dr. Ayesha takes the audience on a jargon-free journey full of relatable anecdotes and examples that leave them more confident when discussing generative AI, whether in everyday conversations or board meetings.
Generative AI 101
Winning with AI
Artificial intelligence has been called one of the most powerful technologies of our time. However, what is the reality behind the hype? With some of the world’s most recognized companies as her clients, Dr. Khanna provides insights into how innovative firms embrace data and machine learning to leapfrog competitors and win new customers. She also provides recommendations for accelerating your AI journey and using AI responsibly to engender trust amongst consumers and investors.
Winning with AI
The Future of Work
Generative AI, robotics, additive manufacturing, AR/VR, quantum computing, and gene editing are among the revolutionary technologies disrupting every industry in the world. What do they mean for the future of work and jobs? Dr. Khanna takes audiences on a journey through the main forces that will reshape the corporate world and labor markets, emphasizing how each sector can leverage these breakthroughs to make workers more productive, innovative, and empathetic. This process of human-technology co-evolution will forever change how we view the global economy and our role in it.
The Future of Work
AI for everyone: Enhancing productivity
AI is not just another technology; it is THE technology aiming to change every facet of human existence in the coming years, from everyday life to work to entertainment. As such, it is bound to impact productivity as well, and Dr. Ayesha, having spent 20+ years in the field, is an expert on how to use AI to boost productivity rather than hamper it. She takes the audience on the journey of discovering the three facets of AI and productivity: AI that makes humans more productive, AI that makes machines more productive, and AI that makes AI more productive. Through practical and real-world examples, she explains how AI can make you and your organization more productive.
AI for everyone: Enhancing productivity
Smart Cities: The Future of How We’ll Work, Live and Play
New technologies such as AI, the Internet of Things, and robotics can offer urban businesses and citizens high-quality, productive, and sustainable lifestyles. The critical shift is from centralized, top-down models to an ecosystem approach that includes corporate and civic stakeholders and leverages data and AI. With a Ph.D. in information systems focused on smart cities, Dr. Khanna delivers a comprehensive assessment of Smart City 2.0 best practices supported by a rich suite of illustrative case studies.
Smart Cities: The Future of How We’ll Work, Live and Play
Top Tech Trends That Will Transform Your Industry
Technologies like Generative AI, edge computing, robotics, and human enhancement will significantly impact all industries in the coming 5-10 years. Using illuminating case studies, Dr. Khanna discusses how these accelerating technologies will disrupt business models and operations and open up new opportunities to lift your firm to new heights. With experience advising some of the world’s largest corporations on data-driven digital transformation and innovation, Dr. Khanna highlights the key technologies you must include in your strategic planning for the decade beyond.
Top Tech Trends That Will Transform Your Industry
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Seoul Future Conference, Seoul 2023 | Ayesha Khanna
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Ayesha believes that all people should know about the disruptions in labor markets and have access to the relevant skills as machines begin workplace takeover. As an innovation and technological expert, she is passionate about skilling up the next generation of tech-minded Millennials. Ayesha Khanna is a digital technology and product strategy expert advising companies and governments on smart cities, future skills, fintech, and other emerging industries. As an innovation and technological expert, she is passionate about skilling up the next generation of tech-minded Millennials. In this new era of automation, Ayesha Khanna addresses the fears about the future of work and its opportunities. She envisions a future where we can embrace a new radical role at work and continue to enjoy the productive and meaningful work that we do.Sincere gratitude for your enlightening session on AI during our FedEx APAC O&D Summit. Your expertise and enthusiasm for this transformative technology were truly inspiring. Your ability to ... keep reading FedEx
Dr Ayesha Khanna's keynote presentation was a crowd favourite. Khanna debunked fears around AI technology, pointing to the crucial role AI plays in the profession, improving efficiency, supporting teams and preparing for the future.
