Sarah Porter

Sarah Porter is the founder and CEO of InspiredMinds, a global network of over 220,000 experts in artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies. By creating some of the most influential platforms in AI, Sarah has become a leading voice in shaping the future of innovation and technology.

Her initiatives include:

• World Summit AI, the world’s leading AI conference, bringing together 16,000 attendees from 167 countries.
• Intelligent Health, a global forum dedicated to the intersection of technology and medicine.
• TMinus-30, a community focused on climate technology.
• The InspiredMinds Foundation, committed to ensuring AI serves the benefit of all humanity.

Sarah also serves as an advisor to the United Nations and the EU AI Council, was the former Chairperson of Women in AI, and founded the nonprofit ADA-AI, which focuses on democratizing technology. She also established the world’s first STEM school for girls in Kabul and played a pivotal role in evacuating over 166 Afghan nationals during the Kabul crisis in 2021.

Sarah Porter as a keynote speaker

As a keynote speaker, Sarah shares insights from her extensive experience in technology, leadership, and social impact. She speaks passionately about how emerging technologies like AI, genetics, and big data are revolutionizing healthcare, improving equality, and creating opportunities for underrepresented communities, particularly women and girls.

Sarah is also a champion of women’s rights, working tirelessly to empower women in balancing their careers and family life, even in high-pressure environments. She is a global advocate and was awarded Female Tech Entrepreneur of the Year for her efforts, including her campaign supporting the Afghan girls’ robotics team against the Trump administration’s travel ban.

With over 25 years of experience launching technology products globally—from concept to market—Sarah Porter is an inspiring force and an engaging speaker, dedicated to leveraging technology to create a better and more equitable world.