Seyed Hesam Salehpour

Seyed Hesam Salehpour

Seyed Hesam Salehpour serves as the Young AI Leader for the Bern Hub within the AI for Good initiative, contributing to global efforts to harness artificial intelligence for sustainable development and social impact. In this capacity, he plays an active role in fostering collaboration among emerging AI leaders and advancing initiatives that promote the ethical and responsible use of AI technologies.
He is currently an AI Specialist Trainee at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), where he supports initiatives at the intersection of artificial intelligence, capacity building, and global governance. His expertise spans AI-driven solutions, digital transformation, and technology policy, with a focus on leveraging emerging technologies to address global challenges. Beyond his work in international organizations, he is also engaged in entrepreneurial ventures and strategic collaborations with leading IT companies, driving innovation in AI applications and business solutions.

Seyed Hesam Salehpour pursued studies in Computer Science with a specialization in AI and Digital Business Systems at Bern University of Applied Sciences. He also holds a Master’s in International Relations with a focus on governance for AI and emerging technologies. Complementing his technical and policy expertise, he earned a Diploma in Entrepreneurship from Innosuisse and Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH), equipping him with the strategic and business acumen to foster innovation at the intersection of technology and global governance.

As part of the Young AI Leaders program, he actively contributes to AI for Good’s mission of advancing artificial intelligence as a tool for sustainable development, supporting initiatives that drive innovation while upholding ethical and inclusive AI governance. Through his entrepreneurial mindset and collaboration with key industry stakeholders, he works to accelerate the responsible adoption of AI, ensuring its transformative potential is harnessed for global good.

With a strong commitment to responsible AI adoption, technological entrepreneurship, and global digital equity, he is dedicated to shaping policies and frameworks that maximize AI’s potential for social good, fostering a future where technology serves as a force for positive and inclusive change.

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  • Organization
    UNITAR
  • Profession
    AI Specialist
  • Young AI Leaders Community

    Hub Leader
    February 2025 - 2029
    Bern Hub
    Europe
    Switzerland
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