Uma Kalkar
Member, Expert Group on Ai Futures, Oecd Ai Network of Experts on Ai @Oecd.Ai
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Member, Expert Group on Ai Futures, Oecd Ai Network of Experts on Ai @Oecd.Ai
Paris, FR
Comprised of multidisciplinary and cross-sector AI and foresight experts from around the world, the OECD Expert Group on AI Futures aims to address potential future AI challenges and seize potential benefits by providing insights into the possible futures of AI and equipping governments with the knowledge and tools necessary to develop forward looking AI policies.
EDUCATION
Sciences Po
Master of Public Policy // Digital, New Technology and Public Policy Stream
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
University of Toronto
Master of Global Affairs // Innovation Policy
SKILLS
ABOUT UMA KALKAR
Uma Kalkar is an AI governance and policy strategist specializing in international AI governance coordination and diplomacy.As Chief of Staff to Nicolas Miailhe & Strategy Lead, she supports multilateral and bilateral diplomatic efforts to advance safety at the frontier of AI. Her portfolio includes the AI Safety Connect high-level event series and the AGI Diplomacy Project. Previously, she was a Policy Advisor seconded to the Strategic Foresight Unit at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) via the Centre for the Governance of AI (GovAI), where she applied futures methods to support policy actions on emerging global risks and promote democratic governance and international cooperation.Uma has also consulted for the Global Index on Responsible AI and supported a 4.5M project at Youthful Cities to investigate the impact of COVID-19 and technological disruptions on skills-building and the future of work for Canadian youth. In 2020, she relaunched 18by Vote (part of New Voters as of 2025), a U.S. nonprofit dedicated to engaging young and rising voters, serving as Director of Strategy & Innovation. To date, 18by Vote has reached over 3.5 million people and has been featured in various media outlets, including The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.She is also the current Tech and Innovation Ambassador for the Aspen Institute UK. She sits on the board of New York City\'s Youth Civic Hub and is a Member of Citizen University, a U.S. nonprofit fostering a culture of responsible citizenship. She is a former Aspen UK Rising Leaders Fellow, Aspen Ideas Fellow, and Presidential Fellow at the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress.Uma is a frequent commentator and speaker on AI governance and public Interest technology, with appearances at the London Tech Leaders AI Conference, the World Summit Awards Congress, and EAGxNordics.Get in touch: u•••@umakalkar.comBook a chat: https://cal.com/uma-kalkar
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