Speaker Spotlight: Jade Leung – CTO of the UK’s AI Security Institute

Jade Leung is a renowned artificial intelligence engineer and a leading authority on AI governance and safety, regularly speaking on the future of technology and its global impact. Best known for designing and overseeing evaluations for frontier AI models, she ensures advanced systems meet the highest standards of reliability and responsibility. Formerly the Governance Lead at OpenAI, Jade influenced international approaches to AI regulation and policy. Now serving as the Prime Minister’s AI Adviser at No.10 Downing Street, she continues to speak on responsible innovation, national AI strategy, and the challenges of managing frontier technologies at the highest levels of decision-making.

Jade Leung’s Key Career Achievements:

• 2025 – Prime Minister’s AI Adviser at No.10 Downing Street
• 2024 – Named as one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in AI
• 2023 – Chief Technology Officer of the AI Security Institute
• 2022 – Governance Lead for OpenAI
• 2021 – Governance & Policy Advisor for OpenAI
• 2021 – Partner of Apollo
• 2017 – Head of Research & Partnerships at the Centre for the Governance of AI

Jade Leung’s Biography:

Jade Leung is currently recognised as one of the leading figures in artificial intelligence policy and governance. She serves as the Prime Minister’s AI Adviser at 10 Downing Street and is the Chief Technology Officer of the UK’s AI Security Institute. In these positions, she shapes national strategy on the safe and secure development of frontier AI, overseeing efforts to evaluate advanced models, test for dangerous capabilities, and design security safeguards. Her expertise has also made her a sought-after voice on the global stage, often speaking about the future of AI, its opportunities, and its risks.

Leung’s academic journey reflects her commitment to tackling global challenges at the intersection of technology, environment, and governance. She graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) before pursuing a Master’s in Environmental Policy at the University of Cambridge. Awarded a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, she went on to complete her doctorate in AI Governance at the University of Oxford. Her PhD thesis, titled “Who will govern artificial intelligence? Learning from the history of strategic politics in emerging technologies”, examined historical precedents to better understand how AI should be managed at a global scale.

Her career began in 2017 as the Co-founder of the Centre for the Governance of AI, where she became the inaugural Head of Research and Partnerships, building collaborations to advance responsible AI policy. In 2021, she joined OpenAI as a Governance and Policy Advisor, later stepping into the role of Governance Lead, where she played a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s approach to AI oversight. That same year, she became a Partner at Apollo. In 2023, she left OpenAI to take up the post of CTO at the AI Security Institute, spearheading its technical research agenda. By 2025, her expertise was further recognised with her appointment as the UK Prime Minister’s AI Adviser, solidifying her influence on both national and international AI policy. Today, she continues to speak on AI governance, sharing insights with policymakers, businesses, and global institutions.

Leung’s impact extends beyond technology governance. She is a co-founder of The Learning Collaborative, an education-focused social enterprise, and has long been active in youth and social development work. She has served as a trustee of the anti-poverty movement P3 Foundation, a founding trustee of the Aotearoa Youth Leadership Institute, and a Learning and Change Manager with Engineers Without Borders NZ. In recognition of her influence, she was named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in AI in 2024. Through her blend of academic excellence, technical leadership, and speaking expertise, Jade Leung has established herself as a global authority on the safe and ethical governance of artificial intelligence.

Jade Leung as a Keynote Speaker:

Jade Leung is a leading voice in the global conversation on artificial intelligence governance and safety. As a keynote speaker, she brings unmatched expertise on the policies, standards, and international cooperation needed to manage the risks and opportunities of frontier AI. Her speeches cut through technical complexity, offering business leaders, policymakers, and innovators a clear view of how AI can be developed responsibly while driving progress.

Jade has spoken on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, including The AI Summit London, where she explored “Global AI Policy: A Bold Vision or an Impossible Dream?”, and the International AI Cooperation and Governance Forum in 2024. In 2025, she addressed the RSAC Conference, the largest cyber security gathering worldwide, delivering her keynote “AI Safety: Where Do We Go From Here?”.

She is also a compelling TEDx speaker, with talks such as “Why Governing AI is Our Opportunity to Shape the Long-Term Future” and “Teaching it Forward” resonating with global audiences. Having contributed to the Global Governance of AI Roundtable as early as 2018, Jade has long been at the forefront of shaping policy and standards. Today, she is sought after worldwide for her insights on AI testing, evaluation, and regulation.

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