Mark Minevich

Mark Minevich is a luminary in the AI sphere best known as the founder and President of Going Global Ventures. He is also Co-Chair of AI for the Planet Alliance’s Steering Committee, Global Future Council on Artificial Intelligence for Humanity Member of the World Economic Forum and Official Member of Forbes Technology Council. Leveraging his distinguished AI expertise and strategic vision, Mark has established himself as the go-to advisor on generative AI for enterprise and is a globally renowned speaker on the future of work, climate change and business transformation using AI. 

Holding a BS from Montclair State University and an MBA from Stevens Institute of Technology, Mark began his career as a Programmer for Roche. This was followed by the role of IT Analyst at Comcast, Emerging Market Development Manager at Geotek and Manager at Icon Cmt. In 1997, he became the CTO of Market Strategy and Technology at US Web before joining IBM as CTO, Global Strategy and Technology Business Executive. Having accumulated vast industry expertise, he went on to hold several consulting and advisory positions, including Strategic Consultant for Deutsche Bank Group, Executive Consultant for Global Billions and Senior Operating Advisor to Parkview Ventures, among others. 

As a leading digital cognitive AI strategist and AI expert, Mark holds several notable positions, including Chair of the Executive Committee of AI for Good Foundation, consultant to UNDESA and Senior Advisor to Boston Consulting Group and Aramco. He is also a highly experienced venture capital and investment advisor who formerly advised global emerging markets and AI capital. Moreover, Mark regularly contributes his thought leadership in AI in Forbes, Observer, FastCompany, WEF, VentureBeat and TechCrunch. Furthermore, he is the author of 'Our Planet Powered by AI', 'The CTO Handbook', and 'Six Billion Minds'. 

His authority in emerging technology and AI has seen him named a Leader to Watch by Forbes and one of the 20 AI Influencers and Visionaries for two consecutive years. Now a highly sought-after speaker, Mark regularly attends prominent events such as the Global AI Summit, Wonderland AI Summit and the National Competitiveness Forum to share his strategic insights and expertise in generative AI for enterprise, climate change and the future of work. Additionally, Mark explores the best practices for the effective and responsible implementation of AI and the security and practical challenges it creates.