Sinead Bovell

Sinead Bovell is a globally respected AI speaker and futurist, renowned for her ability to bridge the gap between emerging technologies and the societal shifts they provoke. As the Founder of WAYE, a pioneering tech education company, Sinead has made it her mission to prepare both the next generation of leaders and major institutions for a future defined by artificial intelligence and exponential innovation. Her sharp insights and strategic foresight have earned her advisory roles with C-suite executives, global governments, and Fortune 500 companies, all seeking to navigate the complex intersection of technology, security, and business transformation.

With a remarkable eleven United Nations addresses to her name, Sinead is trusted by some of the world’s most influential leaders—from presidents to royalty—for her expertise on topics ranging from synthetic biology to AI. She currently serves as an expert advisor to the UN’s AI Advisory Body, where her work focuses on the long-term implications of artificial intelligence, particularly regarding national security and the future of work. Her recent SXSW talk on AI and education was so impactful it earned accreditation from the Association of Texas Professional Educators, underscoring her growing influence in shaping global policy and education frameworks.

Sinead’s contributions extend far beyond the lecture hall. She has advised over 17,000 educators and policymakers on redesigning education for a digital age and is an active member of the Bretton Woods Committee, helping strengthen global systems to meet 21st-century challenges. Her commentary regularly features on major media platforms like CNN and NBC, where she translates complex technological developments into accessible insights for the public. Recognised by Afrotech as one of the top 50 voices shaping the future, she has also received the Mozilla Rise 25 award and was famously dubbed the “AI educator for the non-nerds” by Vogue.

Backed by an MBA from the University of Toronto and a career that began in management consulting at A.T. Kearney, Sinead brings both academic rigour and real-world acumen to every stage she steps on. Her dedication to responsible innovation and inclusive tech education makes her one of the most compelling voices in AI and future-focused discourse today. Hire Sinead Bovell via The AI Speakers Agency today!