Shingai Manjengwa (she/her)

Shingai Manjengwa is a leading voice in AI education, adoption, and governance. She is Head of AI Education and Development at the Mila Quebec AI Institute, one of the world's foremost AI research centres, where she designs and delivers programs that build AI fluency across government, industry, and underserved communities.

She is also the Founder and CEO of Fireside Analytics Inc., an AI education and consulting firm whose programs have reached over 500,000 learners globally. Her clients span IBM, the Government of Canada, and international institutions. Shingai is the former Director of Technical Education at the Vector Institute for AI and she is a beloved children's book author. A sought-after speaker, she serves on advisory boards and councils focused on AI safety, productivity, and governance. Shingai is a Public Policy Forum fellow and recipient of the Emerging Leader Award.