Matthew Blakemore is a revered AI strategist, innovator and digital transformation expert. Chief AI Strategist at AI Caramba, Matthew works closely with organisations like Amazon Web Services to bridge the expanse between AI’s theoretical potential and its tangible and impactful applications. A prolific speaker, who has been shortlisted for the CogX Global Goals Impact Award in recognition of his commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Matthew is available to hire for a wide range of events.
Matthew possesses a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from the University of Hertfordshire and a Post Graduate degree in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Texas. Since then, Matthew has forged a spectacular career working across a myriad of sectors. Most notably he has been the CEO of Looks Good On Me - a tech startup focused on infusing sustainability within the fashion industry. As a Member of the Innovate UK Bridge AI Advisory Group today, Matthew advises on how a budget of £100 Million will be utilised most efficiently to facilitate responsible and ethical AI. He also served as Sub-editor of the globally approved International Standard Organisation AI Data Lifecycle Standard - instrumental in shaping policy and regulation for responsible and ethical AI research, development and deployment. Matthew is also particularly skilled at managing and advising Boards and C-Suite executives of globally prominent organisations, including the City of London, on tech and AI-related projects.
As Head of Product for the British Board of Film Classification, Matthew pioneered a multimodal AI Solution and is renowned for his AI-powered short films that have been showcased at platforms like the European Broadcasting Union and the 70th Anniversary of VRT. As of 2023, he is also the Inventor of a patented AI Solution. Other positions Matthew has held in his career include being the Board Member and Chairperson of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals, AI Standards Committee Member for BSI and Member of ISO. He has also been a Business and Innovation Consultant for Unifya Limited, Product Consultant for Soundation and an Innovation Lead for Paradise Wildlife Park. Owing to his exceptional career, Matthew is the ideal person to mentor entrepreneurs and startups and has also offered his mentorship at The Global Tech Connect AI Bootcamp for AI Startups.
Winner of the UK Business Tech Visionary Award, the Prince Abdul Aziz Entrepreneurial Award and shortlisted for the Technology Rising Star Award at the Business Awards UK, Matthew also hosts the Startup Voice podcast, through which he champions entrepreneurs all over the world. In addition to presenting at the Web Summit, where he spoke to 70,000 audience members, Matthew has also presented at the 2023 AI Summit in New York, the Big Data Conference, the Nordic AI Summit, and the Future Impact Summit, to name a few. Matthew Blakemore is a speaker you should not miss out on hiring for your next AI, big data, business or technology related event.
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Matthew Blakemore's official speaker topics include:
- AI and Creativity
- Ethics, Responsibility, Standards and Regulations in AI Deployment
- AI’s Transformative Potential in Business and Society
- Navigating the Future: Crafting a Resilient AI Strategy for Sustainable Business Transformation
- Boosting Business Creativity: Unleashing AI's Power
- Co-Author's Brief: Harnessing ISO 8183 for AI Data Lifecycle Excellence
- AI-Driven Business Growth: Forming Effective Strategies
- AI Empowerment Across Marketing, Sales, HR, and CX
- C-Suite Guide: Thriving with AI in the Human-Machine Era
- AI Insights: Closing Skills Gaps and Shaping Future Jobs
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"I had the pleasure of collaborating with Matt at World Summit AI 2023 in Amsterdam, and his contributions truly stood out. As the chair of our Deep Dive Tech Talks and moderator for the Fireside Chat on Computer Vision, Matt skillfully guided discussions, ensuring they were both insightful and engaging for everyone involved. His presentation on 'Is your data Oscar-worthy for AI deployment?' was another standout moment, offering a thought-provoking perspective on the crucial role of data in the AI landscape. I wholeheartedly recommend Matt for his expertise, effective moderation, and engaging presentation style. It was a pleasure working alongside him at the conference." - Maisie, Group Director, InspiredMinds
"Thank you for your artful moderating, Matthew! It was a really enjoyable discussion." - Laura, Head of AI Research, Adobe
"Matthew was the Master of Ceremonies at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK's Tech Forum in 2021 where I was an organiser. It was a hybrid forum on the topic 'Towards an AI enabled future' that brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs, policy makers and academics to meet, learn and discuss. He was brilliant to work with, helpful in project development, and committed and professional in his role both as an MC and as an expert in his area. I highly recommend Matthew for any similar commitments." - Michelle, Management Consult, Ernst & Young
"Matt has been a keen supporter of our efforts for some time and spoke at our ITS: Localisation event in London in February this year. In his session he previewed a new video age rating solution, which was very well received by our audience. The presentation was excellent, Matt is a very accomplished and engaging public speaker, as well as being highly knowledgeable. We will be maintaining our relationship with Matt and hope he will continue to speak at our events and support the work which MESA is doing across the media and entertainment industry." - Caroline, Director of Member Services, MESA Europe
"It was a pleasure to have you on our show Matthew Blakemore. Thanks for providing your valuable insights to our audience." - Vaibhav, Marketing Analyst, Outgrow.co
"Matthew joined us in curating and speaking on our SocietyGPT Panel for the 2023 Future Impact Summit. As well as providing some great insights during discussions, Matthew was very supportive in the lead-up to the event and has been a great collaborator in exploring further projects in the space. His in-depth and well-rounded knowledge combined with great industry-led and creative insights make him both a truly compelling speaker and collaborator in the AI space." - Kenneth, Co-Founder, Future Impact Summit
"Matthew has supported our London & Partners ecosystem on a number of occasions and every time he just delivers every time. He last joined us on a panel discussion on the topic of AI in front of an audience of 110 high growth companies from the Grow London Global programme, where he shared all his expertise on the topic. He's not only very informative but downright inspiring. Matthew's ability to break down complex concepts into digestible nuggets is impressive, and his passion for the subject is contagious! He's also great to work with when it comes to planning the event and content, giving ideas prior to the session and very keen on helping as much as possible to make sure the content is spot on. If you're looking for a speaker who can educate and energise your audience, Matthew is your guy. Highly recommended!" - Guillermo, Senior Partnerships Manager, London & Partners
"Fascinating talk, with great examples of content Classification using AI. I look forward to catching up and understanding more about these amazing applications of AI." - Richard, Chief Data Officer, Scottish AI Alliance Leadership Group
- 2023 - Chief AI Strategist, AI Caramba
- 2023 - Winner of Business Awards UK for Tech Visionary
- 2023 - Shortlisted for Rising Star in Tech at Business Awards UK
- 2023 - Listed as Inventor of a patented AI Solution
- 2023 - Member of the Innovate UK Bridge AI Advisory Group
- 2023 - Presented at the Web Summit before 70,000 audience members
- 2023 - Presented at the AI Summit in New York
- 2021 - Board Member, Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK
- 2020 - Member of International Standards Committee for AI Standardisation
- 2020 - AI Standards Committee Member, BSI
- 2020 - Head of Product, BBFC
- 2014 - Chief Executive Officer, Looks Good One me
- 2014 - Business & Innovation Consultant, Unifya
- 2013 - Product Consultant, Soundation
