🌍 Recognising leaders advancing the global AI policy conversation at UNGA81. At the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, the AI Policy 100 brought together influential voices shaping the future of AI governance. In a special recognition ceremony, H.E. Laura Chinchilla, President of Club de Madrid and former President of Costa Rica, presented the AI Policy 100 Award to: 🏆 Gabriela Ramos, Senior Fellow, Institute for AI Policy and Strategy, and former Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences at UNESCO. 🏆 Vilas Dhar, President, Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, and a leading voice on AI, technology, governance and human rights. The ceremony was joined by Sanjay Puri, Founder & President, RegulatingAI, marking a moment of recognition for leaders contributing to the global AI policy ecosystem. 📍 New York | UNGA81 🤖 AI Policy 100 | 2026 #AIPolicy100 #UNGA81 #AIGovernance #AIRegulation #ResponsibleAI #RegulatingAI #ArtificialIntelligence #AILeadership #AIpolicy

What happens inside the AI boardroom when organisations move from experimentation to transformation? 🤖💡 That was the focus of the Executive Conversation at the Universal AI Awards 2026 – India Chapter, bringing together perspectives on the realities of enterprise AI transformation and the journey from pilots to meaningful business impact at scale. 🎙️ Moderator: Ashok Kalra, Associate Director, Deloitte 👥 Panelists: 1. Vikram Malhotra — Director of AI Technology Strategy, Microsoft 2. Ashwin Raguraman — Co-Founder and Partner, Bharat Innovation Fund 3. Vicky Nanda — COO & Head International Business, NiramAI Health Analytix 4. Harish Chandra — Hospitality and Travel Transformation Leader The conversation explored high-value AI opportunities, ROI, technology and data foundations, and build-vs-buy decisions. #UniversalAIAwards #UniversalAIAwards2026 #AIIndia #EnterpriseAI #AITransformation #AILeadership #ArtificialIntelligence #KnowledgeNetworks

AI beyond tomorrow starts with the questions we ask today. 🤖✨ At the Universal AI Awards 2026 – India Chapter, the TED-style talk “AI Beyond Tomorrow: The Next Decade of Human Progress” explored what the coming decade of AI could mean for human progress. 🎙️ Featuring: Raul John Aju — Founder of ThinkCraft Academy, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Airealm Technologies A thought-provoking session looking ahead at the possibilities of AI and the future it could help create. 🚀 #UniversalAIAwards #UniversalAIAwards2026 #AIIndia #ArtificialIntelligence #HumanProgress #FutureOfAI #AILeadership #KnowledgeNetworks

What does it take to turn India’s AI ambition into global competitiveness? 🇮🇳🤖 That was the focus of the opening panel at the Universal AI Awards 2026 – India Chapter, bringing together leaders from science, technology, cybersecurity and the AI ecosystem for a conversation on India’s evolving AI roadmap. 💡 🎙️ Moderator: Shakoor Rather, Founder, Science Matters 👥 Panelists: 1. Dr. Shakti Goel, Chief Architect and Data Scientist, Yatra Online Ltd. 2. Alok Shankar Pandey, Group General Manager (IT) & CISO, Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd. 3. Ankit Bose, Head of AI, NASSCOM From policy and infrastructure to talent, cybersecurity and enterprise adoption, the discussion explored the building blocks India needs to strengthen its AI ecosystem. 🚀 #UniversalAIAwards #UniversalAIAwards2026 #AIIndia #IndiaAI #AILeadership #ArtificialIntelligence #AIInnovation #KnowledgeNetworks

A meaningful beginning to a day of ideas, conversations and recognition. ✨ The Universal AI Awards 2026 – India Chapter was formally inaugurated with the ceremonial lamp lighting, marking the start of the Leadership Summit. 🪔🤖 The ceremony brought together Dr. Buddha Chandrasekhar, CEO, Anuvadini AI & Chief Coordinating Officer, All India Council for Technical Education, Ministry of Education, New Delhi, and Sanjay Puri, Founder and Chairman, Knowledge Networks, as the day began with a moment of tradition and purpose. 🇮🇳 Here’s to a day of meaningful conversations, new connections and recognising the people making an impact across the AI ecosystem. ✨ #UniversalAIAwards #UniversalAIAwards2026 #IndiaChapter #AIIndia #ArtificialIntelligence #AILeadership #KnowledgeNetworks #LeadershipSummit

A few glimpses from the venue as we get ready for the Universal AI Awards 2026 – India Chapter. ✨ From the stage and registration desk to the little details that bring it all together, the venue is coming to life in Delhi. The anticipation is building. The room is ready. And soon, it’s time to celebrate the people and ideas making an impact across AI. 🏆 The Universal AI Awards 2026 are here. 🇮🇳 #UniversalAIAwards #UAA2026 #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #IndiaChapter #AICommunity #AwardsNight

I will be attending Ai4 2026 in Las Vegas this August. Looking forward to being back among the people building, governing, and shaping the future of AI, and to some good conversations on where responsible AI goes next. If you're going to be there, let's connect. Come find me and the Knowledge Networks team at Booth 342, Hall BC, 2nd Floor. August 4-6 | The Venetian, Las Vegas #Ai42026 #Ai4LasVegas #ResponsibleAI #AIGovernance #EnterpriseAI #KnowledgeNetworks #AILeadership #AIPolicy

AI is transforming the world today, and the pioneers behind this revolution deserve global recognition. The Universal AI Awards by Knowledge Networks celebrates innovation, leadership, and responsible AI across industries. The journey begins with the India Chapter on 17 September 2026 in New Delhi, followed by Europe and the U.S. If you're making the real contribution towards AI and it’s applications, this is your opportunity to showcase your impact on a global stage. Nominations for the India Chapter are now open. Apply today! Nominate Now- lnkd.in/g8Ktw4PZ Join KNC for more- lnkd.in/gCjBsKzC #UniversalAIAwards #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #ResponsibleAI #AIInnovation #Innovation #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #AILeadership #Awards #Technology #FutureOfAI #GlobalRecognition #KnowledgeNetworks #IndiaAI #NewDelhi #NominateNow

An insightful conversation with Bernhard Kowatsch, Director of Global Accelerator and Ventures at the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), on this special episode of the RegulatingAI Podcast, recorded live at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva. Founder of WFP's Global Accelerator and co-creator of the award-winning ShareTheMeal app, Bernhard has helped scale innovation to improve lives worldwide. We discussed how AI, entrepreneurship, and technology can accelerate humanitarian action, strengthen food security, and empower innovators to solve global development challenges. Stay tuned for the full episode. #RegulatingAI #AIForGood #AIForGood2026 #Geneva #WFP #SocialImpact #FoodSecurity #Innovation #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfAI #Podcast

An insightful conversation with Alissa Starzak, Chief Legal Officer at Cloudflare, on this special episode of the RegulatingAI Podcast, recorded live at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva. A former U.S. Department of the Army General Counsel and national security leader, Alissa brings deep expertise in cybersecurity, law, and technology policy. We explored AI governance, digital trust, cyber resilience, and the evolving legal frameworks needed to secure AI-powered technologies while fostering innovation and protecting the public interest. Stay tuned for the full episode. #RegulatingAI #AIForGood #AIForGood2026 #Geneva #Cybersecurity #AIGovernance #Cloudflare #ResponsibleAI #DigitalTrust #FutureOfAI #Podcast

An insightful conversation with Sasha Rubel, Head of Public Policy for Generative AI at Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, on this special episode of the RegulatingAI Podcast, recorded live at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva. A former UNESCO AI policy leader, Sasha has spent over a decade shaping international AI governance alongside the OECD, G7, African Union, and European Commission. We discussed responsible AI, global policy coordination, capacity building, and how governments and industry can work together to ensure AI drives innovation while benefiting people and society. Stay tuned for the full episode. #RegulatingAI #AIForGood #AIForGood2026 #Geneva #ResponsibleAI #AIGovernance #AWS #GenerativeAI #PublicPolicy #FutureOfAI #Podcast

A real pleasure meeting Amandeep Singh Gill, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Envoy for Digital and Emerging Technologies, at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva. An engineer and career diplomat, Amandeep has spent decades at the intersection of technology and global policy, and today leads the UN's efforts on digital and AI governance. His work on the Global Digital Compact and international AI cooperation is shaping how the world approaches this moment. Conversations like this are exactly why gatherings like AI for Good matter. Grateful for the exchange and the shared commitment to building a responsible AI future. #RegulatingAI #AIForGood #AIForGood2026 #Geneva #AIGovernance #ResponsibleAI #DigitalCooperation #UnitedNations #FutureOfAI

An insightful conversation with Dr. Kamal Shehadi, Lebanon's Minister of State for Technology and Artificial Intelligence and Minister of Displaced Persons, on this special episode of the RegulatingAI Podcast, recorded live at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva. An economist and telecom leader, Kamal is the first to hold Lebanon's technology and AI portfolio. He previously served as Chief Strategy Officer at e& Group and Chairman of Lebanon's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, and now leads LEAP, the country's national strategy for digital transformation. We talked about rebuilding public trust through technology, national AI strategy, and how emerging economies can turn AI into a driver of growth and resilience. A conversation full of insight and hard-won perspective. Stay tuned for the full episode. #RegulatingAI #AIForGood #AIForGood2026 #Geneva #AIGovernance #ResponsibleAI #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalTransformation #Lebanon #FutureOfAI #Podcast

🎙️ New Episode LIVE | Indianness Podcast Baroness Sandy Verma, House of Lords — the first South Asian woman on the UK Parliament's front bench: "I would rather give up a seat than sell my soul." Born at the Golden Temple. Built in Leicester. Made history in Westminster. 🎧 piped.video/0g2hdNsehyU #IndiannessPodcast #BaronessVerma #IndianDiaspora #WomenInPolitics #BritishIndian

🎙️ New Episode LIVE | Regulating AI Podcast Sam Majid, CEO of Malaysia's National AI Office: "What you measure is what you optimize for. Relying on external rankings means adopting someone else's definition of success." Malaysia's answer: build your own. Top 10 AI nation by 2030 — "Confident. Obviously." 🎧 piped.video/FuQeNg897rU #RegulatingAIPodcast #SamMajid #NAIO #Malaysia #AIGovernance #AIPolicy #ASEAN

Live from TechX Miami: GS Jha joins the CAIO Connect Podcast to discuss enterprise AI, cyber resilience, governance, AI agents, and the future of leadership in intelligent organizations. #EnterpriseAI #CyberSecurity #AILeadership #DigitalTransformation #CAIO

Live from TechEx , Anjali Arora Mehra shares insights on ethical AI, governance, enterprise adoption, AI ROI, and scaling innovation responsibly in a rapidly changing world. #ArtificialIntelligence #ResponsibleAI #AIGovernance #EnterpriseAI #DigitalTrust

🎙️ New Episode LIVE | CAIO Connect Dr. Nina Kottler, MD, Chief Medical AI Officer at Mosaic Clinical Technologies: Human error alone: 1.7%. AI alone: 4.8%. Human plus AI: 1%. The data makes the case for human-in-the-loop better than any argument. 🎧 piped.video/KtFf6imJgUk #CAIOConnect #NinaKottler #ClinicalAI #HealthcareAI #AIGovernance #AgenticAI

🎙️ New Episode LIVE | Regulating AI Podcast Peter Goettler, President & CEO of the Cato Institute: "Bias can take decades to remove from a human being — but it can be removed from a model almost instantly." 22 years on Wall Street. Now one of DC's most influential policy voices. A perspective the AI governance debate needs. 🎧 piped.video/jZqUMzH26VY #RegulatingAIPodcast #PeterGoettler #CatoInstitute #AIGovernance #AIPolicy

🎙️ New Episode LIVE | CAIO Connect — Live from eMerge Americas Kiersten Todt, SVP of Cybersecurity, Mastercard: "Security is a collective good. The more we are engaged with like-minded efforts, the better the broader security of our ecosystem will be." One trillion data points. Under 50 milliseconds. 🎧 piped.video/Qn4SG4kEI6g #CAIOConnect #KierstenTodt #Mastercard #CyberSecurity #AIGovernance