Practical insights for trusted AI adoption
To help organisations unlock the value of AI while managing risk
This page features some of our thought leadership articles, speaking engagements and other insights, which provide organisations with practical perspectives on AI strategy, trusted AI adoption, governance, and data privacy.
AI Strategy & Adoption Keynote Speaker
Simi Belo is an engaging speaker who helps leaders understand the opportunities and challenges of AI through a practical business lens. Drawing on expertise across AI governance, data protection and privacy, business strategy, organisational change and workforce transformation.
Simi brings clarity to complex AI topics and helps leaders move from uncertainty to confident action. She can also deliver expert insights for your panel discussions, executive briefings, media commentary, and workshops & masterclasses.
Articles & Insights
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Past speaking engagements
Lewisham Local training webinar: Processing personal data: what your organisation needs to know and do
Lewisham Local | Online | 17 June 2025
Simi Belo delivered a practical webinar on responsible data handling, helping organisations understand their obligations under data protection legislation, including GDPR. The session explored the relationship between data privacy, AI adoption and good governance, providing delegates with practical steps for embedding compliant data practices.
Preparing the Next Generation of Black Tech Leaders
Black Data Professionals Network & British Computer Society | London | 13 June 2025
Speaking at this leadership event, Simi Belo shared practical advice on building a successful career in data and AI, highlighting the growing importance of responsible AI, data governance and ethical leadership in today's workplace.
AI for Good: Navigating AI compliance and governance in the education sector
In partnership with Qlic IT | Online | 12 March 2025
This webinar explored how educational organisations can harness AI responsibly while managing governance, privacy and regulatory considerations. Simi Belo provided practical guidance on adopting AI with confidence while protecting learners, staff and institutional trust.
AI for Good: Navigating AI compliance and governance in the rail transportation sector
Rail Innovation Group | Online | 11 March 2025
Simi Belo led the Rail Innovation Group discussion how AI can drive innovation across the rail sector while maintaining effective governance, managing risk and building trust through responsible adoption.
Digital In Fundraising Conference
Lewisham Local Digital Fundraising Conference | London | 20 November 2024
Simi Belo spoke on the practical use of AI to improve productivity and fundraising, helping charities understand how to embrace AI responsibly while protecting data and maintaining stakeholder trust.
How To Elevate Your Data, Digital, & Tech Career
Black Data Professionals Network & BYP | London | 30 October 2024
Sharing insights from her own career journey, Simi Belo discussed opportunities in data privacy, AI governance and trusted AI adoption, offering practical advice to professionals looking to build future-ready careers.
The EU AI Act
DataCamp | London | 3 October 2024
As a panel speaker, Simi Belo explored the business implications of the EU AI Act, discussing how organisations can prepare for emerging regulation while continuing to innovate responsibly and realise value from AI.