Rita Arrigo is the Strategic Engagement Manager at CSIRO National AI Centre, focused on leading ecosystem strategy to foster engagement and collaboration across AI to lift Australia’s global AI leadership on commercialisation and adoption. Building the world’s largest Responsible AI Network and growing a responsible AI Industry in Australia.
She is a renowned digital strategist with a reputation for her ability lead digital and AI transformation projects. Previously, Deputy Director Centre of Industrial AI Research and Innovation (CIAIRI) & Chief Digital Advisor at Microsoft she cultivates innovation with emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, Machine Learning (ML), Mixed Reality (MR) & Digital Twin to industry sectors including health, transport, energy, education and urban planning, customer engagement and environmental stewardship. She was appointed an AI Ambassador and continues to advocate for ways that AI and XR can reinvent experiences in work and daily life.
A sought-after speaker for many years on all things AI, innovation and digital, on television, radio, podcast, keynote speaking, panels and workshops.