Kelly Forbes

Kelly Forbes is a decorated strategic advisor, who specialises in the governance of artificial intelligence. Currently working as the Executive Director of the AI Asia Pacific Institute, Kelly is committed to educating society on the risks that are associated with the use of AI – bridging the gap between policy, research and industry. Also an AI Advisory Council Member of Qlik and an Advisory Committee Member of DIFC, Kelly is now highly sought after as a keynote speaker to help audiences prepare for a future in which AI is only becoming more prevalent.

Having achieved qualifications in Equity Law from The University of Aukland, a Certificate of Proficiency in Law from the Queensland University of Technology, a Bachelor of Laws from UNICURITIBA and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from The Australian National University, Kelly began her career working as a Legal Researcher for the State Revenue Office. Having become qualified as a lawyer in both Common and Civil Law, Kelly soon proved her proficiency in tackling international challenges, later going on to become the Secretary and President of the International Law Association Victorian Chapter (Australian Branch).

Since then, Kelly has been a Founding Member of the Singapore Branch of the International Law Association and a Legal Assistant for Norton Rose Fulbright, before she embarked on her journey as an expert on the governance of artificial intelligence. Amongst her commitments to being a Guest Lecturer at Bond University, Kelly is also an Editorial Board Member of the AI and Ethics Journal of Springer Nature Group – of which she was previously a Founding Review Board Member. Sitting at the helm of the AI Asia Pacific Institute, Kelly is committed to addressing the social, ethical and legal implications of artificial intelligence, in turn advancing the adoption of AI and unlocking its potential. Her other roles in the field of AI encompass her spreading the emerging trends of the sector and advising on legislation that will ensure the ethical use of artificial intelligence.

Working with governments and leading organisations, Kelly Forbes is highly sought after as a keynote speaker to increase awareness of the importance of ethical AI. Working for the past 15 years in the Asia-Pacific region, Kelly has been recognised internationally by the likes of Forbes for her revolutionary work on AI frameworks and guidelines. Having worked across more than five countries, Kelly has adopted an avid understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures and values, which she encompasses in her speeches. In addition to her distinctive outlook on AI governance, Kelly is also known to speak on law, sustainability and organisational governance in her keynote speeches. If you are looking to better understand the emerging technology of artificial intelligence, Kelly Forbes is a fantastic speaker to choose who is dedicated to the acceleration of the future of AI.