Loubna Bouarfa

Loubna Bouarfa is a prominent expert in artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship, currently serving as a Lecturer in Applied AI and Entrepreneurship at the University of Cambridge since April 2024. Additionally, Loubna holds the position of Chairwoman of the AI Innovation Board at Envision Pharma Group, having integrated OKRA.ai as a core component of the organization following its acquisition. Loubna is also a member of the Board of Advisors at the Oxford Internet Institute, focusing on the responsible adoption of innovative technologies for societal benefit. Previously, Loubna was the CEO and Founder of OKRA.ai from 2015 to 2023, and served as a High-Level Expert on Artificial Intelligence for the European Commission. Loubna's background includes key advisory roles in AI and machine learning for leading consulting and investment firms, senior consulting at IMS Health, and post-doctoral research at Imperial College London, with academic credentials from Delft University of Technology.