Top 100 Women in AI; Chief AI Strategist; World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer; Founder, Beenova AI; Singularity University Faculty Member; Best Selling Author, Tackled! and Girls Do Good
Jos Dirkx dares to go where others don't. Jos has lived an extraordinary life across fifteen countries and brings this worldly experience to life on stage, seamlessly connecting her audience to global, must-know trends. Jos sets the bar for the new world of work — where creativity, connection, and collective intelligence drives our greatest ideas, just when we need them the most.
Jos Dirkx is the Founder of Beenova AI, Chief AI Strategist at Turner, a selected ‘Top 100 Women in AI’, a bestselling author, and global speaker. Her work as World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer, Singularity University Faculty, and podcast host make her a leading voice on education, AI, and leadership, including step-by-step practical AI implementation.
Jos and her team have built numerous tech products, solutions and initiatives reaching over 85 000 people globally. She consults universities and Fortune500 companies – from leading banks, to media conglomerates and educational institutions – on AI strategy by incorporating real-world examples and human-first approaches, while advising executive boards on AI strategy and execution. Her clients include Absa, Kushki, Nedbank, the United Nations, Nike, Google, and many other industry leaders.
Jos has worked with the United Nations across Africa, started an award-winning NGO recognized by Former First Lady Michelle Obama, and is board member at various organizations. She has designed an AI methodology that prioritizes curricula development and pedagogy for personalized learning. Together with her team, she received a grant from the Dutch government to pilot AI solutions in The Netherlands.
Clients such as Google, Sony, HSBC, Evolvence Knowledge Investments, the Dubai Future Foundation, and the Colombia Chamber of Commerce rely on Jos’s advisory. Her work has been featured in Mail & Guardian, CNBC, Entrepreneur, among others; in addition to peer-reviewed academic journals. Making Sense of AI, her fourth book, will be published in 2024. Jos has traveled to over 120 countries and lived in fifteen, seamlessly weaving her diverse experience into transformational client experiences.
Making Sense of AI: The Secrets to Sustainable and Effective AI Implementation
AI is a business imperative and it’s here to stay. For companies to remain competitive, leaders must understand not only what AI is but also how to implement it effectively to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and future-proof their teams.
This transformative workshop, led by Jos Dirkx, a ‘Top 100 Women in AI’, World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer, founder of an AI company and global AI expert, will demystify AI and provide actionable strategies that your leadership team can implement immediately. Through a mix of engaging discussions, practical tools, and real-world examples, your leaders will leave ready to harness the full potential of AI in their business.
Making Sense of AI — What You Need to Know Today About AI
Identifying critical skills as part of your AI strategy
How exponential tech changes the Future of Learning and Work
What a robust AI roadmap looks like and how to create one
Why Great Ideas Die – Driving Human Potential in an AI Heavy World
Using AI in the 21st century
The secret to a consistently great team
Applying AI and human skills for performance and efficiency