Sam Johnston is an Australian technology executive and serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience founding and advising startups, as well as holding leadership roles at companies like Google, Equinix, Citrix, and DXC Technology. His work spans emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, drones, robotics, 3D printing, computer vision, augmented reality, blockchain, and quantum computing.

As the Convenor of the Open Source Alliance, an AI Convergence challenge of the AI Action Summit, Sam champions global governance in Open Source AI. He serves as CEO of Acumino, a Singapore venture studio, and as a Board Member at Kwaai Open Source AI Lab, where he leads the development of the Personal Artificial Intelligence Operating System (pAI-OS), empowering individuals to use AI while retaining control over their personal data.

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Open Source Personal AI with pAI-OS

This session will explore why open-source AI is essential for ensuring personal AI remains private, working for you rather than commercial vendors. We’ll discuss the risks of proprietary AI, the growing need for data sovereignty, and how open-source AI offers a secure, customizable alternative. We will also introduce pAI-OS, our own open-source personal AI operating system, designed to empower users with AI they can trust.

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pAI-OS Workshop

​Get hands-on experience with pAI-OS, an innovative open-source platform designed to empower developers and researchers in the AI community. This interactive workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to the pAI-OS ecosystem, guiding participants through its core functionalities and contribution opportunities. ​During this 105-minute session, you'll dive deep into the pAI-OS codebase, learning essential concepts and practical implementation techniques.

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