Rita Arrigo is a renowned AI & digital strategist with a reputation for her ability lead AI & digital transformation projects in the public and private sector. As well as her deep technical skills, her digital insights and communication skills have made her a sought-after speaker, commentator, broadcaster and mentor across the AI and Digital sector and into the broader leadership community. She is able to communicate complex technical ideas across the “IT divide” to non-geek stakeholders. As Strategic Engagement Manager at the National AI Centre, focused on leading the AI ecosystem strategy to foster engagement and collaboration across AI to lift Australia’s global AI adoption and growing a responsible AI Industry in Australia. In March 2023, Rita launched the Responsible AI Network a world first cross-ecosystem collaboration aimed at establishing and sharing the best practice of responsible AI in the commercial sector. Previously at Microsoft as a Digital Advisor she has recently supported clients to understand how new technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) can be applied to sectors including transport, education and urban planning; how new IT solutions can work towards building Smart Cities, higher citizen engagement and support sustainable development and environmental stewardship. Rita works with clients to develop proof of concepts, horizon roadmaps and establish lasting partnerships. She has a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering and Computing from Monash University as well as qualifications in Marketing (Monash University), Artificial Intelligence (Microsoft INSEAD AI Business School), Design Thinking (Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford), Design Thinking Essentials (Luma Institute), Influencing Others (Lynda). She a Leonardo ‘brains trust’ member of the Science Gallery Melbourne. “I believe in making our lives more human and reinventing our working lives to embrace a lifelong learning inclusive culture powered by data embracing the natural evolution of the Human-Computer interface. with holographic, mixed reality immersive experiences to drive new levels of human innovation.”Specialities: AI Solutions, AI Industry, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Development, Inclusive Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Envisioning, Prototyping, Roadmap Development, Business Cases, Customer Engagement, Alliance Management, Customer Acquisition Strategies, Lead Generation, Email Marketing, Business Development Thought Leadership and Innovation. Evangelism Art Lover, passionate supporter of Australian Art.