Ayesha Khanna

Dr. Ayesha Khanna is co-founder and CEO of Addo AI, an artificial intelligence solutions firm and incubator that supports businesses in leveraging AI for growth. Khanna advises Fortune 500 CEOs, governments, and corporations on artificial intelligence, smart cities, fintech, and data-driven digital transformation, providing strategic insights that influence business models and urban development. Her board roles at Johnson Controls, NEOM Tonomous, L’Oreal’s Scientific Advisory Board, and Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority reflect her involvement in technology infrastructure and innovation on a global scale.

Khanna is the author of "Straight Through Processing" and co-author of "Hybrid Reality: Thriving in the Emerging Human-Technology Civilization," contributing to thought leadership at the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and human progress. She founded the Hybrid Reality Institute, a think tank focused on technology trends and data intelligence, and Urban Intel, a platform for digital skills in urbanization. Khanna also established Amplify, which supports mid-career women pursuing AI-driven careers, demonstrating her commitment to advancing expertise and innovation in technology and digital transformation.

As a keynote speaker, Khanna addresses major conferences, TEDx events, AI Asia symposiums, and government briefings, discussing the economic and political impacts of emerging technologies. Her analyses on AI’s role in transforming work and society have appeared in The New York Times, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and World Economic Forum. Khanna provides practical guidance to leaders navigating the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and digital innovation.