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Global Fellows

Applications open Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027

A highly selective, one-year leadership and engagement program recognizing and empowering the AI 2030 members shaping the future of Responsible AI.

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Application & selection timeline

Three steps to the 2026–2027 cohort.

Application period

Applications open October 1, 2026 and close January 1, 2027.

Committee review

Applications are evaluated on merit by the AI 2030 selection committee.

Fellows announced

The new Global Fellows are announced at the AI 2030 Summit in Hong Kong.

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Background

A global network of Responsible AI leaders.

As AI reshapes industries, societies, economies and the environment, the world urgently needs ethical, responsible and inclusive AI leadership. The Global Fellow Program recognizes and empowers top AI 2030 members driving ethical innovation, industry best practice and policy engagement.

Fellows have engaged policymakers, business leaders and investors at the G20 TechSprint, the World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings, the Dialogue of Continents and AWS re:Invent, and have helped build the Responsible AI Marketplace, the Global AI Regulation Index and Responsible AI Design Labs.

Meghna SinhaAgus SudjiantoTahera ZamanzadaAnusha DwivedulaJesus GonzalezAditya GuptaJan KwapiszJosefina AguayoRanjit AneeshBrinnae BentTodd BrinleeDorothy DuHemachandran KannanVincent MaoShilpi MittalGreeshma NeglurVijay PahujaJoseph PeedikayilParth SaxenaMadhvi SharmaMatthew StewartAarohi TripathiAlexander LightmanPhani Kumar BeledeNikhil AkkirajuAleksandr KolomietsQian SunDushyant Singh SengarVasudha HegdeKereeta WhyteNikhil Ambha MadhusudhanaShailesh KadamFabio TeixeiraVeronica CantonKrishna MulaJiaqi ChenLeslie ThomasBrandon KingJohn C. Ferguson, MD, FACS, FAACS, FAAFPRS, FASLSMKavita SinghJordan W. HenrySandhya ChalasaniAnkit GuptaPrashant Vajpayee44 Global Fellows · Meet them →
150+Fellows since 2024
10Countries represented
3Fellow tiers

Program objectives

AI 2030’s highest-tier membership.

01Recognize and elevate

Recognize and elevate leaders and innovators in Responsible AI.

02Build a trusted network

Create a high-impact community of visionary leaders fostering collaboration, mentorship and global influence.

03Expand high-impact initiatives

Empower fellows to lead and collaborate on transformative AI 2030 initiatives.

04Equip fellows

Provide exclusive opportunities, resources and networks that amplify fellows’ impact.

05Position thought leaders

Advance AI technology, governance, policy, ethical adoption and industry best practice.

AI 2030 Global Fellow program tiers

Three tiers. One mission.

Each tier recognizes a different stage of leadership and influence in Responsible AI. An annual membership fee sustains the program’s prestige, exclusivity and high-impact opportunities.

Emerging Leaders & Rising Experts

AI 2030 Fellow

Who qualifies

  • Early- to mid-career professionals making significant contributions to Responsible AI
  • AI researchers, policymakers and industry professionals driving responsible innovation
  • Entrepreneurs and corporate leaders advancing ethical AI solutions

Key benefits

  • ✓Recognition as an AI 2030 Global Fellow on our website, member portal and social channels
  • ✓Access to exclusive events, working groups and leadership forums
  • ✓Opportunities to lead thought leadership: panels, roundtables and publications
  • ✓Collaboration with fellow experts and AI 2030 partners
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Proven Leaders & Industry Influencers

AI 2030 Senior Fellow

Who qualifies

  • Established professionals with 10+ years in AI, policy, ethics or industry
  • Senior executives, researchers or policymakers shaping AI governance and standards
  • Influencers in AI strategy, innovation or regulation

Key benefits

  • ✓Recognition on our website, member portal, the AI 2030 Show and social channels
  • ✓Opportunities to mentor AI 2030 Fellows
  • ✓Invitations to closed-door policy roundtables and strategy meetings
  • ✓Eligibility for the Advisory Board & Selection Committee
  • ✓High-profile speaking at AI 2030 Summits and industry events
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Global Visionaries & AI Trailblazers

AI 2030 Distinguished Fellow

Who qualifies

  • Visionary leaders with outstanding contributions to Responsible AI
  • Global AI policymakers, C-suite executives, leading academics and industry pioneers
  • Individuals shaping AI’s future through policy, governance, research or large-scale innovation

Key benefits

  • ✓Lifetime designation as an AI 2030 Distinguished Fellow
  • ✓Invitation to the AI 2030 Leadership Council
  • ✓Direct engagement with global policymakers and CEOs
  • ✓VIP access to top-tier networking events, policy summits and innovation forums
  • ✓AI 2030 Spotlight Feature across AI 2030 platforms
By invitation only · not open for applications

Selection criteria

Selected on merit.

A selection committee of AI 2030 executive team members and esteemed AI leaders evaluates every application.

01Expertise & Impact

Proven contributions to AI research, industry or policy.

02Leadership & Community Empowerment

Strong leadership in AI while actively engaging and empowering communities through AI initiatives.

03Collaboration & Influence

The ability to drive cross-sector collaboration and industry-wide change.

04Innovation & Vision

Unique approaches to AI’s ethical, regulatory and technological challenges.

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Meet the fellows

Our Global Fellows.

Leaders who lead initiatives, shape conversations and publish on Responsible AI through the AI 2030 Global Fellow Program.

Distinguished Fellows 2

Meghna SinhaMeghna SinhaDistinguished FellowCAIO, Kai RosesAgus SudjiantoAgus SudjiantoDistinguished FellowSVP, Risk & Technology; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company

Senior Fellows 4

Tahera ZamanzadaTahera ZamanzadaSenior FellowExecutive Advisor, SAPAnusha DwivedulaAnusha DwivedulaSenior FellowDirector of Product, Analytics, MorningstarJesus GonzalezJesus GonzalezSenior FellowIntangible Assets Global Leader, AonAditya GuptaAditya GuptaSenior FellowSoftware Development Engineer, Amazon Web Services

Fellows 38

Jan KwapiszJan KwapiszFellowCTO, OmniviserJosefina AguayoJosefina AguayoFellowInclusion and Belonging Lead, GenentechRanjit AneeshRanjit AneeshFellowSenior Software Engineering Manager, Capital OneBrinnae BentBrinnae BentFellowExecutive in Residence; Founder & CEO, Duke University; Tensor & TrustTodd BrinleeTodd BrinleeFellowSr Lead Product Manager, AI & Cybersecurity, LumenDorothy DuDorothy DuFellowGeneral CounselHemachandran KannanHemachandran KannanFellowDirector, AI Research Centre, Woxsen UniversityVincent MaoVincent MaoFellowManaging Partner, Bouken CapitalShilpi MittalShilpi MittalFellowLead Security Engineer, Tyson FoodsGreeshma NeglurGreeshma NeglurFellowVP, Cybersecurity, Antares CapitalVijay PahujaVijay PahujaFellowSr Lead Software Engineer, Cox AutomotiveJoseph PeedikayilJoseph PeedikayilFellowNorth America Enterprise AI, Analytics & Data Transformation Leader, AccentureParth SaxenaParth SaxenaFellowVice President, JPMorgan Chase & Co.Madhvi SharmaMadhvi SharmaFellowSr Engineering Manager, OracleMatthew StewartMatthew StewartFellowLead AI Researcher, Pelago HealthAarohi TripathiAarohi TripathiFellowSenior Data Engineer, CVS HealthAlexander LightmanAlexander LightmanFellowAuthor, Books on technology and geopoliticsPhani Kumar BeledePhani Kumar BeledeFellowSenior Partner, PayPalNikhil AkkirajuNikhil AkkirajuFellowSr. Engineering Manager, PayPalAleksandr KolomietsAleksandr KolomietsFellowPrincipal, AI Governance, The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC)Qian SunQian SunFellowSenior Director and Managing Counsel, Privacy & Security, Rimini StreetDushyant Singh SengarDushyant Singh SengarFellowCo-Founder & Partner, RegVizionVasudha HegdeVasudha HegdeFellowSenior Privacy Program Manager, DoorDashKereeta WhyteKereeta WhyteFellowTeam Lead, Sustainable Development, United NationsNikhil Ambha MadhusudhanaNikhil Ambha MadhusudhanaFellowCo-Founder, Iro HealthShailesh KadamShailesh KadamFellowSr. Software Engineer, Saks GlobalFabio TeixeiraFabio TeixeiraFellowPrincipal & Co-Founder, FD AI & Tech SolutionsVeronica CantonVeronica CantonFellowPartner, Pierson Ferdinand LLPKrishna MulaKrishna MulaFellowPrincipal Software Engineer, ZumeITJiaqi ChenJiaqi ChenFellowData Scientist, GoogleLeslie ThomasLeslie ThomasFellowProduct Manager, Artium AIBrandon KingBrandon KingFellowDirector, Site Operations, SanofiJohn C. Ferguson, MD, FACS, FAACS, FAAFPRS, FASLSMJohn C. Ferguson, MD, FACS, FAACS, FAAFPRS, FASLSMFellowFounder, EdAI SystemsKavita SinghKavita SinghFellowHead of AI and Data Products, Solutions by TextJordan W. HenryJordan W. HenryFellowExecutive Director | Founder, Institute for AI Governance and EthicsSandhya ChalasaniSandhya ChalasaniFellowChief Technology Officer, AkkodisAnkit GuptaAnkit GuptaFellowSenior Security EngineerPrashant VajpayeePrashant VajpayeeFellowSr. Product Manager, Salesforce

Join us in shaping the future of Responsible AI.

Applications close January 1, 2027. Fellows are announced January 28, 2027 at the AI 2030 Summit Hong Kong.

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