## IMF Inspired: AI: Unlocking Our Human Potential ## Source details **Canonical URL:** [IMF Inspired: AI: Unlocking Our Human Potential](https://www.imf.org/en/meetings/2026/annual/schedule/2026/10/12/imf-inspired-212877) ## Other formats - [Markdown version](/en/meetings/2026/annual/schedule/2026/10/12/imf-inspired-212877/index.md) - [Structured JSON version](/en/meetings/2026/annual/schedule/2026/10/12/imf-inspired-212877/index.json) - [Bundle manifest](/en/meetings/2026/annual/schedule/2026/10/12/imf-inspired-212877/bundle-manifest.json) --- ## Event details - **Date:** October 12, 2026 - **Day:** Monday - **Time:** 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM ICT - **Location:** G-17 ## About IMF Inspired showcases women entrepreneurs, activists, and thought leaders who have shaped conversations on social, cultural, and economic issues. This year, Sabina Bhatia welcomes Dr. Ayesha Khanna, AI entrepreneur, advisor, futurist, and Co-Founder and CEO of Addo. Their conversation will focus on how AI is transforming economies, organizations, and the future of work. They will also explore the importance of empowering women and girls in the digital age. As an early AI adopter and advocate, Dr. Khanna brings a unique perspective on the human, economic, and societal implications of AI. ## Participants ### Kristalina Georgieva Managing Director, IMF Kristalina Georgieva is the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). She is the first person from an emerging market economy to lead the IMF since its inception in 1944. Before joining the Fund, Ms. Georgieva was Chief Executive Officer of the World Bank and also served as Interim President for a time. Previously, she served at the European Commission as Vice President for Budget and Human Resources – and as Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response. She was named “European of the Year” and “Commissioner of the Year” by European Voice for her leadership in the European Union’s humanitarian response to crises. Dr. Ayesha KhannaCo-Founder and CEO, Addo Sabina BhatiaDirector, Corporate Services and Facilities Department, IMF ### Dr. Ayesha Khanna Co-Founder and CEO, Addo Dr. Ayesha Khanna is a globally recognized artificial intelligence expert, entrepreneur, advisor, and futurist. She is Co-Founder and CEO of Addo, a global AI solutions firm, and advises leading corporations and governments on artificial intelligence, smart cities, digital transformation, and the future of work. Recognized by Forbes as one of Southeast Asia’s groundbreaking female entrepreneurs, Ayesha is known for helping leaders understand how emerging technologies can amplify human potential and shape more inclusive, innovative societies. She has served on a variety of global boards and advisory bodies, including Johnson Controls, NEOM Tonomous, and L’Oréal’s Scientific Advisory Board, and was the founder of 21C Girls, a charity that provided free coding and AI education for girls. Ayesha holds degrees from Harvard University, Columbia University, and the London School of Economics, where her Ph.D. focused on digital innovation in smart cities. Kristalina GeorgievaManaging Director, IMF Sabina BhatiaDirector, Corporate Services and Facilities Department, IMF ### Sabina Bhatia Director, Corporate Services and Facilities Department, IMF Sabina Bhatia is Director at Corporate Services and Facilities Department of the IMF. Prior to that, she was Deputy Secretary of the IMF. Sabina has a B.A. from Calcutta University and an M.A. in Applied Economics from Johns Hopkins University. Kristalina GeorgievaManaging Director, IMF Dr. Ayesha KhannaCo-Founder and CEO, Addo --- _Source: https://www.imf.org/en/meetings/2026/annual/schedule/2026/10/12/imf-inspired-212877_