Rita Arrigo

Strategic Engagement Manager, National AI Centre

Rita Arrigo is the Strategic Engagement Manager at National AI Centre, focused on leading the AI ecosystem strategy to foster engagement and collaboration across AI to lift Australia’s global AI adoption, launched the world first Responsible AI Network and growing a responsible AI Industry in Australia.  Developing go-to-market strategies for programs, capability uplift for business in the use of AI and AI industry development.

As a renowned digital strategist and a reputation to lead digital and AI transformation projects, 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. Previously, Deputy Director Centre of Industrial AI Research and Innovation (CIAIRI) & Chief Digital Advisor at Microsoft. 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.