Suhair Khan

March 27, 2024

Suhair Khan is a creative leader and entrepreneur with a background in culture and technology. Khan's belief in the positive impact of the intersection between technology and culture drives her mission to expand the idea of technology and AI as a hopeful force in the world.

Suhair Khan is a creative leader and entrepreneur with an extensive background in culture and technology. In 2021, Suhair founded Open-Ended Design, a platform that serves as a creative incubator and research lab for emerging tech and AI.

Suhair was part of the founding team for Google Arts & Culture, where she led global teams and projects working across the creative industries, art, fashion, media, and cultural institutions.

Suhair is chair of the Board of Trustees of dance choreographer Studio Wayne McGregor, and is on the Board of Trustees for the Design Museum and Sadlers Wells, and on the official advisory committees to the British Library. She is on the jury for the London Design Biennale and the UK’s Museum of the Year Prize.

Suhair’s influence extends to shaping the future of design and cultural discourse. She sits on the jury for the London Design Biennale and plays a crucial role in determining the recipient of the UK’s prestigious Museum of the Year Prize. Through these roles, Suhair Khan continues to champion innovation, creativity, and inclusivity in both the arts and technology sectors.

Her commitment to bridging the gap between culture and technology is evident in her multifaceted career. Suhair Khan’s leadership at Open-Ended Design reflects her dedication to nurturing emerging talents and exploring the intersection of creativity and cutting-edge technology. Her contributions to the cultural and design communities underscore her role as a forward-thinking visionary and advocate for transformative change.

In Artificial Intelligence Versus Humanity episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Suhair Khan shares her thoughts on Artificial Intelligence and its influence on art, creativity and education. Suhair and Pearl also discuss how AI can be used in relation to education and environmental sustainability.

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