AI Trust Talks

AI transformation is not just about technology. It is about trust. As part of the Road to SAP Connect Day 2026 series on AI Trust Talks, a conversation with Amin Al Zarouni explored what it truly takes to shape trusted innovation at a national scale. The discussion unpacked how nations, policymakers, and ecosystems are moving AI beyond the hype and into meaningful, collective progress. Topics cove...

AI transformation isn’t just about systems… it’s about people. As part of the Road to SAP Connect Day 2026 series on AI Trust Talks, Emma Johnson sits down with Dr. Rahma Beaugrand, VP Customer Advisory & Solutions at SAP Middle East South and Sustainability Ambassador. In this episode, they explore what it truly means to build people-centred, purpose-driven AI, including: • Why empathy is cri...

AI is moving from PowerPoint slides… to execution. In the next episode of AI Trust Talks — part of the Road to SAP Connect Day 2026 — Emma sits down with Sergio Maccotta, Senior Vice President, SAP MEA South. They explore the shift from systems of record to systems of action. What does it mean when enterprises become truly intelligent? How do leaders ensure execution at scale remains trusted, alig...

The Road to SAP Connect Day 2026 has started. ​In this episode of AI Trust Talks episode I sat with Marwan Zeineddine, Managing Director of SAP UAE and we explored what it truly means to build Connected Intelligence in 2026. ​AI is no longer experimental…It’s becoming embedded infrastructure — shaping how enterprises align strategy, operations and culture.​ But intelligence alone isn’t enough… Con...

AI Governance Isn’t a Constraint — It’s the Enabler of Trust In this episode of AI Trust Talks , Emma Johnson sits down with Ray Eitel-Porter and Paul Dongha, co-authors of Governing the Machine , to answer a critical question: How do we unlock AI’s potential without losing control? With decades of experience across AI, banking, and enterprise systems, Ray and Paul share a clear message: AI withou...

AI Transformation Starts with People — Not Technology In this episode of AI Trust Talks, host Emma Johnson sits down with Dua Al Toobi to explore one of the most overlooked truths in digital transformation: AI transformation is not a technology challenge. It’s a workforce challenge. Dua Al Toobi is a strategist, advisor, and author of Future Proof Your Workforce , with experience across banking, g...

What happens when organisations invest in AI without understanding the problem they’re trying to solve? In this episode of AI Trust Talks , host Emma Johnson sits down with Dr. Chris to explore one of the most overlooked challenges in artificial intelligence: Are we building AI for value — or just out of fear of missing out? As AI investment accelerates globally, many organisations are rushing to...

In this episode of AI Trust Talks, host Emma Johnson sits down with Gary Ang to cut through the hype around AI safety and explore what actually makes AI systems trustworthy in the real world. Gary Ang brings a rare combination of expertise in financial regulation, model risk management, and artificial intelligence. Formerly with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), he spent years working on...

In this episode of AI Trust Talks, host Emma Johnson sits down with Glen McCracken to unpack a critical question facing organisations adopting artificial intelligence:How do you actually build trust in AI?As AI continues to reshape industries, many organisations assume that trust comes from building more sophisticated models. But according to Glen McCracken, that assumption misses the real issue e...

What Is Your “Purple Wing” in AI? In this episode of AI Trust Talks , host Emma Johnson is joined by global transformation executive Patrick Strauss for a powerful conversation on one of the most misunderstood topics in artificial intelligence: Trust cannot be added later. It must be designed from day one. Patrick Strauss is an international business leader with over three decades of experience dr...

What is the most overlooked opportunity in AI today? Is it the technology? Or is it something far more strategic? In this episode of AI Trust Talks, host Emma Johnson sits down with Hoda A. Alkhzaimi, Professor at New York University Abu Dhabi and one of the key architects behind the United Arab Emirates transformation into a global AI force. Dr Hoda has played a central role in shaping how the UA...

In this thought-provoking episode of AI Trust Talks , host Emma Johnson explores one of the most urgent questions of the AI era: Are we still human after all? Emma is joined by three powerhouse voices at the intersection of technology, governance, and human connection: Mimi Nicklin – Empathy advocate, bestselling author, and CEO of Empathy Everywhere Prof. Melodena Stephens – AI ethics strategist,...

In this episode of AI Trust Talks, host Emma Johnson is joined by Minesh Tanna, Partner in the Disputes & Investigations team at Simmons & Simmons and the firm’s Global AI Lead. An industry-recognised authority on AI law, Minesh leads the firm’s Tier 1 Artificial Intelligence practice and has been ranked in the Legal 500 UK AI Hall of Fame for 2024 and 2025. Minesh specialises in contentio...

Parents and guardians, this one is for you. Children are already being shaped by AI.Long before they can consent. Long before they can understand the risks. Yet most AI systems were never designed with children in mind. In the latest AI Trust Talks podcast episode, host Emma Johnson speaks with Grace Thompson, AI policy strategist, UNESCO advisor, and Maryam Ehsani, child protection and safeguardi...

“Shadow AI = Shadow IT on steroids.” If organisations are procuring or building AI, they should ask this early: Is the cyber security team at the table, or only invited in later to manage the fallout? Cyber security in AI isn’t optional. It’s a non-negotiable for anyone serious about developing, deploying, and scaling AI responsibly. In the latest episode of AI Trust Talks , Emma Johnson sits down...

What happens when three leading legal minds come together to discuss AI, privacy, and regulation? In this episode, Emma Johnson sits down with Lori Heffelfinger Baker, a data privacy and regulatory strategist; Layla El-Wafi, an ethics-driven compliance advisor and member of the DIFC Reg 10 Advisory Committee; and Dino Wilkinson, a Baker McKenzie partner and expert in TMT and data law in the Middle...

Emma Johnson kicks off the new season by exploring the complex topic of trust in AI and why it matters across all areas of life, from healthcare and education to business, policy, and daily decisions. She is joined by a diverse lineup of guests, leaders, innovators, and experts, who bring real-world perspectives on AI’s impact and how it can be used responsibly. This season dives deeper into ethic...

In this powerful episode of AI Trust Talks, host Emma Johnson sits down with Ami Cosgrove, a trailblazing leader in data transformation and former Chief Data Officer at PwC Middle East. With nearly two decades of experience shaping data governance, digital trust and AI strategy, Ami shares her unconventional journey into the world of data leadership from digital transformation consultant to one of...

Welcome to AI Trust Talks! Join host Emma Johnson and guest Gaia Camillieri, a seasoned leader in digital product innovation, as they dive deep into the complexities of AI ethics, trust, and responsible AI in today’s fast-changing tech landscape. Discover the real-world challenges organizations face when adopting AI, why it’s crucial to begin with the “why”, and how to strike the right balance bet...

In this episode of AI Trust Talks, Emma Johnson sits down with Andrea Prazakova, a visionary leader shaping the future of human centered AI, ethical innovation, and inclusive technology. As the Founder and CEO of BrainGym, Andrea is redefining how AI, Web3, and blockchain can be integrated with a deep commitment to human well-being and ethics. Her impressive career includes serving as Senior Vice...

Welcome to AI Trust Talks, the podcast where we explore how we can build a future where AI is not only powerful — but also trustworthy. Today’s guest is Kelly Forbes, Executive Director of the AI Asia Pacific Institute — a global nonprofit organization committed to strengthening the Asia-Pacific economies by facilitating the responsible development and adoption of artificial intelligence. With her...

In this episode of AI Trust Talks, Emma Johnson sits down with Karl Tlais, founder and CEO of iAdvisory, to explore the future of AI and the digital economy. They dive deep into how the United Arab Emirates is positioning itself as a global leader in this space, driven by visionary leadership, robust infrastructure, and strategic investments. Karl shares his insights on: • The Vision for AI: How A...

In today’s episode of the AI Trust Talks, we're exploring the evolving landscape of law, technology, and human trust with a guest who brilliantly bridges all three. Host Emma Johnson welcomes Marisha Thakker, a lawyer, legal technologist, and creative problem solver who has worked across continents, shaping innovation in the legal space and beyond. With a deep-rooted passion for designing the...

Welcome back to AI & Child Safety: How Technology Can Prevent Harm & What Parents Need to Know – this is Part 2 of our crucial conversation! In this episode, Emma Johnson and Maryam Ehsani continue their deep dive into the complex world of Artificial Intelligence and its profound impact on children's safety and well-being. Host Emma Johnson and guest Maryam Ehsani kick off by exploring...

How can we protect children in a world increasingly driven by artificial intelligence? In this inspiring episode of AI Trust Talks , Emma Johnson sits down with Maryam Ehsani,  a leading advocate for child rights and the Founder and CEO of Child Safe Middle East. Maryam shares her incredible journey, from developing international child safeguarding standards to her groundbreaking new partnership w...