Building Trust in AI Systems: Transparency, Ethics, and Compliance, What it means
Building Trust in AI Systems: Transparency, Ethics, and Compliance – What It Means
As AI becomes increasingly embedded in workplaces and decision-making, trust is essential for its successful adoption. This panel explores how organizations can ensure AI systems remain transparent, ethical, explainable, and compliant with evolving regulations. Experts will discuss practical approaches to governance, accountability, risk management, and human oversight, helping leaders balance innovation with responsibility while building confidence among employees, customers, regulators, and society.
Speaker(s)
Nahla Abid, currently Vice-President Southern Middle East Area, has joined BV in 2017 as Director, Sales & Marketing for Middle East Region. She has been since then involved in business development, building the marketing and communication team, and developing the sales team competences as well as processes.
She is leading the team working on developing the new strategy for the Middle East region with a special focus on energy transition, Hydrogen and Renewables. Prior to joining Bureau Veritas, she started her career with Air Liquide group in 2007 where she spent 10 years in various strategy, business development and marketing positions in Germany and in the UAE.
Nahla worked in their Industrial Merchant Business line in Germany, their Engineering and Construction arm (at that time Lurgi GmbH) in Frankfurt, and in their Large Industries Business Line in the Middle East based in Dubai. Nahla is an Industrial Engineer from Ecole Centrale de Paris (France) and speaks fluently Arabic, French, English and German.
Dr. Jacinta Dsilva is a distinguished sustainability researcher and strategist with over 20 years of academic and industry experience. Currently serving as Director of Research, Living Lab and International Partnerships at SEE Institute in Dubai, she specializes in the intersection of sustainability and consumer behavior. Her extensive academic background spans universities in the UAE, India, and China, with a robust publication record focusing on Green Technologies, Industry 4.0, Strategic Corporate Governance, and Sustainability.
A thought leader in her field, Dr. Dsilva has established collaborative research partnerships, developed innovative frameworks for circular economy and climate change research, and leads the annual SEE Global Sustainability Summit. Her work extends to advising educational institutions on sustainability curricula and collaborating with government entities like the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. Recognized for her impactful research published in prestigious Scopus and Emerald journals, she continues to shape sustainable practices and educate future leaders in environmental stewardship.
A globally recognized expert in AI governance and ethics, this professional brings over 20 years of experience advising senior leaders across government and private sectors in the US, Europe, and Middle East. As a key member of the USA Working Group 1 at ISO, they significantly contributed to developing critical AI standards, including ISO 42001 Management System and 42005 Impact Assessment.
Specializing in legislative frameworks for AI management, risk assessment, and trustworthiness, they have guided organizations like Dubai Government in building innovative ecosystems. Their expertise spans crafting AI governance strategies, ensuring ethical technology implementation, and empowering leaders to make data-driven decisions. As a prominent keynote speaker, they have addressed global forums including the World Government Summit and Artificial Intelligence Summit, sharing insights on digital transformation and innovation leadership.
A published author, their recent book on AI Management Systems ISO 42001 provides comprehensive guidance for business leaders seeking ISO certification and compliance with emerging AI regulatory frameworks.
Eftal Efecinar is a climate action, sustainability, HSE and innovation strategic advisor with over 15 years of experience across the energy, utilities, infrastructure, and climate-tech sectors. As Co-Founder and Director of Strategy & Corporate Communication at Next Generation GCC and Chief Strategy & Partnership Officer at Coral, she helps organizations integrate sustainability, operational excellence, emerging technologies, and strategic partnerships into their growth and transformation agendas. Her expertise spans climate strategy, decarbonization, AI-enabled sustainability solutions, innovation ecosystems, and stakeholder engagement, supporting both public and private sector organizations in achieving resilient and sustainable outcomes.
