Meet Dr Ayesha Khanna, a Forbes-recognised, groundbreaking entrepreneur and a leading expert in global artificial intelligence and smart cities. As the co-founder of Human Technology Co., she plays a pivotal role in advising global corporations and governments, shaping the future of AI and urban living across continents, particularly in AI Asia.
Discover Dr Ayesha Khannaone of the leading artificial intelligence companies, smart cities, and the metaverse. She has been instrumental in shaping the leading smart city initiatives and driving the smart nation vision. With a sterling academic background and a passion for innovation, she also champions artificial intelligence classes to empower future generations as a trailblazing leader in the world of artificial intelligence (AI).
She has been the catalyst for transformative change in multiple sectors, leveraging emerging human technology, civilisation and accelerating technologies that impact corporations and governments worldwide through her strategic insights and leadership in data-driven digital transformation.
In her role as the co-founder and CEO of Addo, Dr Khanna has reached an unprecedented level of influence in AI technology. Named one of Southeast Asia’s groundbreaking female entrepreneurs by Forbes, she has lent her expertise as a strategic advisor to the world’s largest corporations and governments, helping them disrupt business models and navigate the complexities of emerging technologies.
Her deep understanding of AI and disruptive technologies makes her a sought-after thought leader across the globe, frequently engaging with leading corporations and civic stakeholders at industry conferences to share insights on the future of innovation and its impact on the global economy.
Dr. Khanna’s academic credentials are as impressive as her professional achievements. Holding a BA (Honours) in Economics from Harvard University, an MS in Operations Research from Columbia University, and a Ph.D. in information systems-focused research from the London School of Economics, her education underscores the depth of her understanding of both data and technology and its socioeconomic implications.
For more than a decade, she has explored the dynamics of human-technology co-evolution, contributing insights to publications such as the Harvard Business Review…
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