Simon Kriss is a distinguished AI thought leader, keynote speaker, and Chief AI Officer at simonkriss.ai. He serves as a Senior Fellow of the AI for Developing Countries Forum, where he advocates for equitable AI adoption globally.

A trusted adviser to boards and C-suite executives, Simon helps organisations navigate AI adoption and governance with a focus on ethical outcomes. His global speaking engagements include a notable presentation at the United Nations in Geneva, where he introduced innovative concepts like "digital trash." He works with a range of clients, from government authorities to global brands such as Apple and Coca-Cola.

As the author of The AI Empowered Customer Experience and host of the popular “AI in 5” podcast, Simon brings a fresh and pragmatic lens to AI discussions.