Matthew Blakemore

Matthew Blakemore is a prominent figure in responsible AI development and implementation, providing AI consulting to blue-chip clients. He’s received multiple awards including Forty Under 40 UK 2024 and the 2023 Business UK Tech Visionary Award. As CEO of AI Caramba! and member of BSI and ISO AI Committees, his most significant contribution has been as sub-editor of ISO/IEC 8183 AI Data Lifecycle Standard, impacting AI governance across more than 165 countries in a market projected to reach USD 3.68 trillion. His expertise spans many domains: as a global speaker, he has reached over 500,000 people through more than 250 talks at events including Web Summit and World AI Summit, addressing audiences from NASDAQ 100 and FTSE 100 companies. As Programme Director at Mindstone, he has developed AI upskilling programmes for over 70,000 professionals. His consulting work includes advising the Innovate UK Bridge AI Programme (£100 million) and Kinetic Investments VC’s £30 million AI fund. His influence extends to media as AI and New Tech Expert for Belgian Broadcaster VRT and Future Media Hubs, and his work with London & Partners supports London’s position as an AI innovation hub. His acceptance into the EU AI Office group cements his role in shaping European AI policy.