Team

Dr. Ben Goertzel is a renowned leader in artificial intelligence, robotics, and computational finance with 25+ books and 150+ research papers published. With a Ph.D. in Mathematics and a career dedicated to both theoretical research and practical application of AI, Dr. Goertzel has been instrumental in advancing the field of artificial general intelligence (AGI). He is the leader of several prominent AI organizations, including SingularityNET, TrueAGI Inc., OpenCog Foundation, and the AGI Society, and was the Chief Scientist for notable AI companies such as Hanson Robotics. Dr. Goertzel’s work has significantly contributed to the development of OpenCog Hyperon, an open-source AGI software project, and has played a crucial role in the creation of advanced robots like Sophia, Desdemona and Grace.

Humayun is an entrepreneur, investor, and tech visionary who is passionate about technologies such as AI, machine learning, autonomous agents, and blockchains. In the past, he was a founding investor in DeepMind, where he supported the commercialization of early-stage AI and deep neural network technology. Currently, he is leading Fetch.ai as CEO, a start-up building the autonomy of the future. He is also the chairman of the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance. Humayun is an expert on the topics of artificial intelligence, machine learning, autonomous agents, and the intersection of blockchain and commodities.

Trent McConaghy has worked in AI since 1997, blockchain since 2013, and AI * blockchain since 2017. He worked on large-scale AI for semiconductors, via a PhD and two startups (both acquired). He worked on NFTs on Bitcoin (ascribe), decentralized databases (BigchainDB), and decentralized AI (Ocean Protocol). He published 40+ papers, 25+ patents, and two textbooks. He helped launch Token Engineering. He’s given talks at the UN, Stanford, MIT, Berkeley, NASA, JPL, SFI, and more.

Bruce Pon is the Founder of Ocean Protocol, a blockchain startup focused on bringing data and AI together since 2013. Previously, Bruce co-founded Avantalion, a consulting firm that helped to build 20 banks around the globe for companies such as Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Mitsubishi & Jaguar LandRover. He has an Advanced Executive Certificate from MIT Sloan, a B.Sc in Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan, and has given guest lectures at Oxford, MIT Media Lab, Columbia University, and the European School of Management & Technology. In addition to being in the 2020 full-length documentary Cryptopia, Bruce was featured in Oxford University and Saïd Business School’s online Blockchain course as a guest expert and in ARTE’s The Digital Future.

As the COO of SingularityNET, Janet Adams brings her extensive expertise and insights to the stage, captivating audiences with her deep understanding of disruptive technologies and their potential impact on various industries. With a passion for AI ethics and regulation, Janet’s talks often revolve around the responsible and ethical use of AI in today’s rapidly evolving world, alongside the positive potential of decentralised Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Her dedication to a positive and beneficial Singularity for the benefit of humanity makes her an influential thought leader in the AI and blockchain industries.

Matt Hawkins is a seasoned technology entrepreneur and the driving force behind CUDOS, a next-generation cloud computing platform designed to power AI, machine learning and blockchain applications. With a track record of building and scaling technology ventures, he previously founded C4L, a leading data centre and network provider, which was successfully acquired in 2016.

Under Matt’s leadership, CUDOS has become a key player in the Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) Alliance, working alongside Fetch.ai, SingularityNET and Ocean Protocol to create a more open and independent AI ecosystem. His focus is on delivering scalable, energy-efficient computing solutions that challenge the dominance of traditional cloud providers, making high-performance infrastructure more accessible to developers and businesses worldwide.