Architect of Systemic AI Governance – Building the World’s Trust Infrastructure for Responsible AI
Patrick Upmann is the Founder of AIGN.global and the Architect of AIGN OS – The Operating System for Responsible AI Governance —
the world’s first certifiable AI Governance Operating System, academically published on SSRN and Zenodo, and now referenced by governments, universities, and standards bodies worldwide.
His work has established a new discipline: Systemic AI Governance —
transforming ethics, law, and accountability into measurable, certifiable, and global infrastructure.
Global Recognition
In 2025, Patrick Upmann was invited as a Speaker at the TRT World Forum in Istanbul, inaugurated by the President of Türkiye — a milestone event that recognized AI Governance as critical global infrastructure.
His research is academically validated through six DOI-registered SSRN publications, now cited by government agencies, universities, and standardization bodies across the globe. He is internationally recognized as the Architect of AIGN OS, a 7-layer systemic architecture integrating law, ethics, culture, risk, and trust into one unified model for responsible AI.
The Architect of AIGN OS
Patrick Upmann is the creator of the world’s first systemic AI governance ecosystem, including:
- AIGN OS – The Operating System for Responsible AI Governance
→ A 7-layer certifiable architecture translating regulation, ethics, and risk into operational systems. - ASGR Index (AIGN Systemic Governance Readiness Index)
→ The global benchmark for AI governance maturity, with sector editions for Finance, Healthcare, Energy, and Education. - AIGN Trust Label
→ The world’s first public certification for AI accountability. - Education Trust Label
→ First awarded in Seoul (Fayston Preparatory School, 2025) — marking the first real-world implementationof Systemic AI Governance in education. - Seven Certified Frameworks
→ Covering Education, SME & Startup, Agentic AI, Data Act, Governance Culture, Healthcare, and Sustainability.
Together, these components form the world’s first certifiable ecosystem for Responsible AI Governance — a living infrastructure for global trust.Together, these components form the world’s first certifiable ecosystem for responsible AI.
Global Network & Impact
Under his leadership, AIGN has grown into a global action network of
1,850+ members and 30+ ambassadors across Africa, MENA, India, South Korea, and Europe —
advancing Systemic AI Governance as a shared global framework.
Patrick’s frameworks enable governments, enterprises, and regulators to assess readiness, certify compliance, and build trustworthy AI ecosystems aligned with:
EU AI Act • ISO/IEC 42001 • OECD AI Principles • NIS2 • DORA • Data Act • AI Liability Directive
His work bridges policy, industry, and education, creating operational trust infrastructures for the intelligent age.
Thought Leadership in Action
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- Global Keynote Speaker – advising boards, ministries, and international institutions on responsible AI
- DOI-Published Author – defining the academic and systemic foundations of modern AI governance
- Inventor – creator of the ASGR Index, AIGN Trust Labels, and the 7-Layer AIGN OS Architecture
- Strategic Advisor – guiding leaders in transforming ethics, compliance, and governance into measurable systems
Why His Work Matters
Patrick Upmann’s mission is to transform AI governance from ambition into architecture —
ensuring that ethics, accountability, and compliance become auditable, scalable, and globally certifiable.
His frameworks and indices enable leaders to:
✅ Measure governance maturity and systemic readiness
✅ Reduce risk and regulatory uncertainty
✅ Build verifiable trust across borders and technologies
✅ Shape global markets through responsible innovation
At AIGN, ethics meets execution — and governance becomes infrastructure.
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