Sarah Hassaine is an AI consultant and people leader whose work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, responsible innovation, workforce transformation, and social impact.
Her career spans international development, diplomacy, consulting, and technology, bringing a distinctive perspective on how organizations can adopt AI while keeping people, purpose, and responsible leadership at the center of transformation.
Sarah’s professional journey includes experience with leading global organizations and institutions including Deloitte, USAID, Amazon, Qualcomm, and ResMed.
Her perspective supports the conference’s mission of creating meaningful international dialogue around artificial intelligence while ensuring that technological advancement is accompanied by responsible governance, human-centered leadership, and positive social impact.
Dr. Hikmat Beaini, President of AI in Washington 2026, commented:
“Sarah Hassaine represents exactly the kind of voice we want to bring to AI in Washington—one that understands that the future of AI is not only about technology, but also about people. Her experience across international development, global technology companies, responsible AI, and workforce transformation gives her a unique ability to connect innovation with human impact. We are delighted to welcome Sarah to our Advisory Board and especially pleased to have her on our stage as an MC, Moderator, and Speaker.”