Matthew Blakemore

Matthew Blakemore is one of the UK’s foremost artificial intelligence strategists, recognised for helping organisations unlock the commercial potential of AI through practical, responsible and well governed implementation. As Chief Executive Officer of AI Caramba!, an award-winning AI strategy and governance consultancy, Matthew advises boards, governments and global organisations on developing AI strategies that deliver lasting business value. He is also Co-editor of ISO/IEC 8183, the international standard for the AI data lifecycle, placing him among a select group of experts shaping the future of global AI governance. Having delivered more than 250 keynote presentations across over 20 countries, Matthew has become one of the world’s most respected AI keynote speakers, renowned for translating complex technical subjects into engaging, commercially focused insights. His expertise spans AI strategy, governance, regulation, copyright, creativity and emerging technologies, making him a trusted adviser to organisations preparing for an AI-driven future.

Matthew’s career combines entrepreneurial leadership, technological innovation and international policy development. After completing a degree in International Business and postgraduate studies in Artificial Intelligence, he held a number of senior product and innovation roles before becoming Head of Product at the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). During his time there, he developed an innovative multimodal AI solution capable of classifying video content across multiple territories from a single viewing, resulting in US Patent 11,678,015 B1. Building on this success, he founded AI Caramba!, where he now supports organisations across banking, energy, retail, broadcasting, development finance and the public sector in implementing AI responsibly. Matthew also serves as European Regional Director at Monarrch, helping creators, rights holders and AI companies establish sustainable licensing models for generative AI. His influence extends across global AI governance through his work as a Contributor to the EU AI Office’s General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, Member of the Innovate UK BridgeAI Advisory Committee, Member of the British Standards Institution AI Standards Committee, and Member of the AI & Data Working Group at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce UK.

Alongside his consultancy and governance work, Matthew has earned widespread recognition for advancing both artificial intelligence and creative innovation. AI Caramba! was named AI Solutions Provider of the Year 2025, while Matthew himself was recognised among the Top 100 Influential People in the UK, included in the Forty Under 40 UK, and honoured with the UK Business Tech Visionary Award. He is equally respected for demonstrating AI’s creative potential as an award-winning AI filmmaker, producing more than 20 IMDb-certified film credits recognised by organisations including the European Broadcasting Union. His work as a songwriter has also received multiple international accolades, giving him a unique perspective on the intersection of technology, creativity and intellectual property. This combination of commercial expertise and creative experience enables Matthew to offer audiences a balanced view of artificial intelligence that few speakers can match.

As a keynote speaker, Matthew is recognised for delivering engaging, thought provoking presentations that provide practical guidance rather than theoretical discussion. He has spoken at internationally renowned events including World Summit AI, Web Summit, TEDx, The AI Summit London, Tallinn Digital Summit and Cambridge Judge Business School, while also chairing major conferences and moderating discussions with leading figures in artificial intelligence. Drawing on his experience advising executives, contributing to international AI standards and shaping policy, Matthew equips organisations with the knowledge and confidence to adopt AI responsibly, competitively and ethically.