Looi Teck Kheong is a globally recognised public intellectual, senior policy strategist, and keynote speaker at the intersection of artificial intelligence governance, geopolitical risk, digital regulation, and economic sovereignty. With over 35 years of experience spanning government, international institutions, and board-level advisory roles, he is widely regarded as one of Asia’s most authoritative voices on how technology reshapes power, law, and global order.
He is currently Global AI Ambassador and President (Singapore Chapter) of the Global Council for Responsible AI, and a former Assistant Director at the ASEAN Secretariat, where he led regional portfolios on competition law, consumer protection, intellectual property, and digital economy governance across all ten ASEAN Member States.
Looi has advised governments, regulators, multinational corporations, financial institutions, and multilateral organisations on AI governance, cybersecurity, digital trade, ESG regulation, and cross-border enforcement. His work has shaped regional frameworks influencing ASEAN, EU, China, and GCC policy architectures.
As a speaker, Looi is known for clarity under complexity—able to translate highly technical, legal, and geopolitical issues into compelling narratives for heads of state, ministers, boards, C-suite leaders, regulators, and global audiences. His delivery combines strategic foresight, legal precision, and geopolitical realism, making him a sought-after keynote speaker at flagship international conferences.
