Rita Arrigo

A.I Educator Strategist

Tech Futures Leadership Keynote Speaker & Educator

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Rita Arrigo is a renowned digital and AI strategist known for leading digital transformation projects across the public and private sectors. As a passionate advocate for ethical innovation, she works at the intersection of technology and humanity, making complex ideas accessible and actionable for leaders and organisations.

Currently the Strategic Engagement Manager at the National AI Centre, Rita spearheads national collaboration for the Responsible AI Network, a world-first initiative shaping best practice in the commercial AI sector. Her career, including her time as a Digital Advisor at Microsoft, spans diverse fields such as transport, smart cities, and sustainability. A true pioneer, Rita has worked with Mixed Reality since 2016, delivering immersive lectures at RMIT, presenting talks on visionary topics like Holographic Surgery at the Royal Australian College of Surgeons, and co-leading a major Mixed Reality Hackathon.

Rita combines deep technical insight with compelling communication, guiding leaders through proof-of-concept development, horizon mapping, and cultural transformation. She brings warmth, intelligence, and rigor to every engagement, helping to bridge the gap between today's technology and tomorrow's possibilities.

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Rita Arrigo is available to share her expertise, offering tailored support for individuals and organisations looking to navigate the future of technology and leadership.

  • Mentoring: Digital Strategy, AI, Responsible Innovation, and Mixed Reality.

  • Speaking: Keynotes on AI & Ethics, Immersive Technologies, and Inclusive Futures.

  • Workshops: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, and Future Foresight.

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