CEO of AI Caramba!, Leader in Artificial Intelligence, AI-Generated Film Creator, AI Lecturer at the National Film School of Denmark, Named a Forty Under 40 in the UK & Business UK Tech Visionary Award Winner 

Matthew Blakemore is an internationally recognised AI strategist, governance expert and keynote speaker, best known as CEO of AI Caramba!, an award-winning AI strategy and governance consultancy helping organisations adopt artificial intelligence responsibly and effectively. As Co-editor of ISO/IEC 8183, the international AI data lifecycle standard, Matthew is helping shape how AI is governed around the world. Having delivered more than 250 keynote speeches across more than 20 countries, he has become one of the industry’s most respected voices, advising boards, governments and global organisations on AI strategy, regulation and innovation. His work spans enterprise transformation, international policy, AI creativity and digital ethics, making him one of the most influential figures in the responsible AI movement.

Matthew studied International Business at the University of Hertfordshire before further specialising in artificial intelligence through postgraduate study. His early career combined entrepreneurship with technology innovation, including founding fashion technology business Looks Good On Me and working as a product consultant before joining the British Board of Film Classification as Head of Product. There he developed and patented an AI-powered content classification system capable of producing age ratings across multiple territories from a single viewing, securing a US patent for the technology. These experiences established Matthew as a pioneer in applying AI to solve complex commercial and regulatory challenges, while also laying the foundations for his growing reputation as an engaging communicator and advisor.

Throughout his career, Matthew has combined technical expertise with strategic leadership. Alongside leading AI Caramba!, recognised as AI Solutions Provider of the Year 2025, he serves as European Regional Director at Monarrch, contributes to the EU AI Office’s General Purpose AI Code of Practice, sits on the Innovate UK BridgeAI Advisory Committee, and is a member of the BSI AI Standards Committee and the AI & Data Working Group at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce UK. His achievements have earned widespread recognition, including being named among the Top 100 Influential People in the UK 2025, inclusion in the Forty Under 40 UK, and receiving the UK Business Tech Visionary Award. Beyond governance, Matthew is an award-winning AI filmmaker, songwriter and inventor whose creative work demonstrates how technology can enhance, rather than replace, human creativity.

Away from consultancy, Matthew continues to influence the global AI conversation through keynote speaking, media appearances and education. He has spoken at major international events including Web Summit, World Summit AI, TEDx, the Tallinn Digital Summit, London AI Summit and Cambridge Judge Business School, presenting to audiences ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations and government leaders. His talks translate complex regulation, governance and emerging technologies into practical business strategies that audiences can implement immediately. Combining deep technical knowledge with compelling storytelling, Matthew inspires organisations to embrace AI confidently, ethically and strategically, ensuring innovation delivers measurable value while remaining firmly centred on people.

Why Hire Matthew Blakemore?

Matthew Blakemore combines deep technical expertise with exceptional communication skills, making complex AI concepts accessible, practical and immediately relevant to every audience. Drawing on experience advising boards, governments and multinational organisations, he delivers engaging, jargon-free keynotes that focus on AI strategy, governance, regulation, creativity and innovation. Having presented more than 250 keynotes across over 20 countries, including TEDx, Web Summit, World Summit AI and London AI Summit, Matthew equips audiences with practical frameworks, actionable insights and the confidence to adopt AI responsibly while creating lasting competitive advantage.