Nesma Bensalem

Dynamic force at the intersection of technology, arts, and social impact, Nesma Bensalem is the founder of WeCare Impact and a Forbes 40 Under 40 honoree. A NYU Tisch alumna raised across six countries on three continents, her multicultural background informs her approach to leveraging AI, art, and community for positive change. Named one of the 16 most influential women in the NFT space and World Visionary Leader in Tech for 2023, Nesma’s work has been featured at the United Nations, World Bank, and with Fortune 500 companies. As a speaker for Prophets of AI and board member at Ankh Impact Ventures, she explores how AI can bridge cultural and socioeconomic divides to foster a more connected and empathetic global community.
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Nesma Bensalem, AI keynote speaker — Prophets of AI

About Nesma Bensalem

Nesma Bensalem, founder of WeCare Impact and a Forbes 40 Under 40 honoree, works at the intersection of technology, arts, and social impact. An NYU Tisch alumna and founder of WeCare Impact, Nesma has dedicated her career to leveraging innovation and creative expression for positive change. Raised across 6 countries on three continents, her rich multicultural background profoundly shapes her approach to driving change and fostering understanding of global diversity. Recognized as Forbes 40 Under 40, one of the 16 most influential women in the NFT space, and World Visionary Leader in Tech for 2023, Nesma serves as Board Member and Venture Lead at Ankh Impact Ventures. She has collaborated with esteemed institutions including the United Nations, World Bank, and Fortune 500 companies, yielding creative solutions to pressing global issues. As a speaker and advocate for ethical AI, Nesma brings unique insights exploring AI’s role in societal transformation, cultural preservation, and empowering marginalized communities.
“”Empathy is the key ingredient in raising awareness, building connections, and fostering intrinsic motivation.””

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We had the honor of having Nesma Bensalem at the eighth edition of the Summer School held by the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Medellin, it was a great experience, an excellent speaker and above all a wonderful person. Mattew was also super open to getting the participation in this event so important for the city of Medellin.

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“We had the honor of having Nesma Bensalem at the eighth edition of the Summer School held by the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Medellin, it was a great experience, an excellent speaker and above all a wonderful person. Mattew was also super open to getting the participation in this event so important for the city of Medellin.”
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