Patrick Upmann is a visionary leader and the architect of the world’s first certifiable AI Governance Operating System – building measurable trust infrastructure for responsible AI.
Patrick Upmann is the Founder of AIGN.global and the Architect of AIGN OS – the world’s first certifiable AI Governance Operating System, academically published on SSRN and already cited by governments, universities, and standards bodies.
In 2025, he was invited as a Speaker to the TRT World Forum in Istanbul, inaugurated by the President of Türkiye – a milestone that recognized AI governance as critical global infrastructure.
With over 25 years of experience in digital transformation, regulation, and risk governance, Patrick Upmann has built seven AI Governance Frameworks (Education, SME & Startup, Agentic AI, Data Act, Governance Culture, Healthcare, Sustainability). Together, they form a 7-layer architecture that turns responsible AI from principles into auditable practice.
Global Impact through AIGN
- ASGR Index (AIGN Systemic Governance Readiness Index) – a global benchmark that measures the systemic maturity of AI governance infrastructures, with dedicated editions for finance, healthcare, energy, and education.
- Education Trust Label – in September 2025 awarded for the first time in Asia at Fayston Preparatory School in Seoul.
- AIGN Trust Label – public certification for AI accountability.
- The AIGN Network – 1,750+ members and 30+ ambassadors across Africa, MENA, India, South Korea, and Europe.
Patrick Upmann in Action
- Global Keynote Speaker & Strategic Advisor for boards, ministries, and enterprises.
- TRT World Forum 2025 Speaker – bringing AI governance to a world stage alongside heads of state and international leaders.
- SSRN-Published Author – creating academically validated, citable governance infrastructure.
- Inventor of AI Trust Labels, the ASGR Index & Governance Frameworks – bridging policy, industry, and education.
Why Patrick Upmann’s Work Matters
- The first certifiable, auditable AI governance ecosystem worldwide.
- Bridging policy, industry, and civil society with practical, measurable tools.
- Transforming AI governance from ambition into infrastructure.
- Enabling leaders to measure readiness, build trust, reduce risk, and shape global markets.
AIGN is where ethics meets execution.
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