Keynotes – Patrick Upmann

From regulation to trust: keynotes for boards, leaders & global conferences

Artificial Intelligence is moving from experimentation to infrastructure – and AI Governance is now a board-level priority. Patrick Upmann, architect of the world’s first AI Governance Operating System, delivers AI Governance keynotes that give boards, regulators, and conferences clarity on the future of Responsible AI. From the EU AI Act to global standards like ISO/IEC 42001, his talks show how organizations can stay compliant, resilient, and competitive.

  • EU AI Act for Boards in 30 Minutes – What directors must approve, monitor & evidence (Outcomes: Governance-Pflichten, Registry, Post-Market Monitoring, Risk Controls)
  • Audit-Ready AI – From model registry to evidence packs (Outcomes: Policy-Stack, Controls, DORA/NIS2-Verzahnung)
  • Responsible AI → Competitive Advantage – Trust as market access (Outcomes: Trust Labels, Procurement-Wins, Partner-Readiness)
  • ASGR Index & 48h Readiness – Benchmark & Quick Wins (Outcomes: Score, Heatmap, 90-Day-Plan)
  • Education & Public Sector – From pilots to policy & proof (Outcomes: Curriculum, Labeling, Safeguards)
  • Patrick Upmann is the architect of the AI Governance OS and inventor of the ASGR Index.
  • He is a globally recognized thought leader, with SSRN-listed publications and appearances at the TRT World Forum.
  • His keynotes turn regulation overload into actionable insights for boards and leaders.

Patrick’s most requested keynote themes include:

  • EU AI Act & Global Regulation – what leaders must know now
  • Audit-Ready AI – how to prepare for regulators and supervisory authorities
  • Responsible AI & Trust – turning compliance into a competitive advantage
  • ASGR Index – benchmarking AI Governance readiness across industries
  • Future of AI Governance 2030 – where standards, geopolitics, and technology converge

Patrick delivers impactful content in multiple formats:

  • Keynote (30–60 minutes) – high-level insights for conferences and leadership events
  • Executive Briefings (90 minutes) – deep-dive sessions for boards & supervisory bodies
  • Panels & Fireside Chats – engaging discussions on AI, risk, and global regulation
  • TRT World Forum Istanbul
  • Geno Akademie (Banking IT & Security leaders)
  • SSRN (academic publications)
  • Africa Magazine (thought leadership features)
  • Seoul Prep School (first AI Education Trust Label in Asia)

👉 Book Patrick Upmann for your next AI Governance keynote – and bring clarity to the future of Responsible AI.