Kelly Forbes is the Executive Director of the AI Asia Pacific Institute (AIAPI), where she strategically addresses AI risks through international collaboration, linking policy, research, and industry. Her dual qualifications in Common and Civil Law, along with leadership roles in the International Law Association and the IEEE P2863TM Standards Development Group, underscore her expertise in AI governance across multiple jurisdictions. Based in the UAE and with over 15 years of experience in the Asia-Pacific region, Kelly’s work is internationally recognized, contributing to her roles on the Editorial Board of the AI and Ethics Journal and as an advisor to Qlik, enhancing her global perspective on sustainable AI development.