Ayesha Khanna, co-founder and CEO of ADDO AI, has significantly advanced the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in promoting sustainability and developing smart cities. With over 15 years of experience in technology innovation, including a decade advising clients on Wall Street, she has become a strategic advisor on AI, data, and smart cities to leading corporations and governments worldwide.
Her journey began with a PhD in Information Systems from LSE, where her research on smart city information infrastructures ignited her fervour for technology’s transformative role, and since Ayesha has played a pivotal role in the transformation of Dubai into a smart city. Starting as a Senior Advisor for Fitzgerald Analytics Inc, her career trajectory included pivotal roles as Editorial Director of The Economist and CEO of The Keys Academy. Her profound passion for human-technology co-evolution led her to become the Co-Founder of the Hybrid Reality Institute before establishing Addo, recognised by Forbes as one of Asia’s Leading Artificial Intelligence Companies.
In her position as Member of the Governance Committee at Johnson Controls, Ayesha is dedicated to building safe, healthy and sustainable spaces in the world. Ayesha’s work focuses on using AI to enhance urban sustainability. As one of Singapore’s leading women in tech, Ayesha has also been a Member of the Health Promotion Board in Singapore, Generative AI Advisor at EQT Group, and Board Member at NEOM. Additionally she serves as a Scientific Advisory Board Member at L’Oreal – offering her expertise on future of new technologies, disruptive innovations and changing consumer preferences.
Beyond her professional roles, Ayesha is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in technology. She founded 21st Century Girls, a charity that delivered free coding and AI classes to girls, and currently leads Amplify, an education platform dedicated to empowering mid-career women to learn the skills to thrive in an AI-powered workforce. Through these initiatives and her position as a LinkedIn Top Voice for AI, she addresses cultural biases and the rapidly evolving tech landscape, ensuring that women have the opportunity to contribute to and benefit from advancements in AI and smart city development. Having received an official rating of 9/10 as a sustainability keynote speaker, Ayesha Khanna is now available to hire for a wide range of events. Enquire today and book Ayesha for your next sustainability event!
Dr Ayesha Khanna is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“Please forward our thanks to Ayesha. Her session was amazing and really inspiring for all of us to watch! “
“Feedback was extremely positive with many stating Dr. Khanna is the best outside speaker we have invited to
date. An hour of time with her just wasn’t enough!”
“Sincere gratitude for your enlightening session on Al during our FedEx APAC
O&D Summit. Your expertise and enthusiasm for this transformative technology were truly inspiring. Your ability to demystify complex Al concepts and present them in a clear and accessible manner was commendable.”
“Dr. Ayesha’s keynote about “Smart Cities and the Urban Revolution” was perfectly prepared and presented in
the most respectable appearance. It would be our great pleasure to welcome her again.”
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