Inma Martinez is a digital pioneer and artificial intelligence scientist. Her pioneering innovations and advisory roles have marked her as a leading figure in navigating and shaping the digital future.
Inma Martinez’s journey commenced in the robust worlds of investment banking and telecommunications, eventually steering her towards the realm of technology entrepreneurship. Her pioneering efforts alongside teams at Cambridge University and Trinity College Dublin contributed to the development of the first real-time AI recommendation systems, propelling the mobile internet into a new era of personalised user experience. This groundbreaking work not only laid the groundwork for future digital innovations but also established Inma as a key figure in the field of artificial intelligence.
Her relentless pursuit of innovation did not stop there. Throughout the 2000s, Inma continued to be at the forefront of digital technology, contributing to the development of emerging digital technologies such as mobile music, video streaming, connected cars, and smart living environments. Each of these contributions has played a pivotal role in shaping the digital landscape as we know it today.
Inma’s influence extends beyond her technological contributions. She has served as an invaluable advisor to governments and international bodies, providing strategic direction on the adoption and ethical integration of AI and digital technologies. As Chair of the Multi-stakeholder Expert Group and Co-Chair of the Steering Committee at the GPAI, she plays a critical role in guiding global AI development and cooperation. Her involvement in the AI in Agriculture project and her advisory roles in various government bodies highlight her commitment to leveraging technology for societal and economic advancement.
Her leadership and expertise have been recognised on numerous international platforms, reflecting her status as a thought leader in the digital economy. Her advisory roles in the United Kingdom’s Trade & Investment Agency, the Innovation Fund of the Department of Sport, Media and Culture, and the All-Party Parliamentary Group on AI, among others, demonstrate the breadth and depth of her…
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