Neil Sahota is the CEO of ACSI Labs, a United Nations AI Advisor, and an IBM Master Inventor with over two decades of experience guiding organizations through emerging technologies, artificial intelligence adoption, and digital transformation. He has pioneered AI initiatives at IBM Watson, advised Fortune 500 companies on entering and scaling in nascent markets, and supported the United Nations in launching the AI for Global Good ecosystem. A bestselling author of Own the AI Revolution and Innovative Leadership & Followership in the Age of AI, Neil is a sought-after international speaker on innovation, leadership, and the future of work.

Across the private and public sectors, Neil has worked with enterprises and government agencies to develop next-generation products, workforce development programs, and public service solutions powered by AI and other emerging technologies. His work spans AI policy, regulation, and practical deployment, with a focus on helping organizations disrupt themselves before external forces do—translating complex technological shifts into actionable, responsible strategies.

As a Senior Executive Fellow at The Digital Economist, Neil contributes thought leadership on applied artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and ethical innovation. He brings a pragmatic, globally informed perspective to research and advisory initiatives, helping institutions navigate AI adoption with strategic clarity, human-centered design, and long-term societal impact.