Our Initiatives
"Creating spaces where people can reason carefully about the systems shaping our world."
"Creating spaces where people can reason carefully about the systems shaping our world."
OrionsFlow hosted the public screening of Coded Bias — the documentary following Dr. Joy Buolamwini's work uncovering racial bias in facial recognition systems — followed by a live panel discussion on algorithmic justice, workplace AI, and regulation. Screened under licence from Women Make Movies.
A small, invitation-only preview screening of Coded Bias, bringing together a thoughtful group to engage with the documentary ahead of the public event. The beginning of OrionsFlow's Conversations on Algorithmic Justice series.
Panelist alongside tech leaders from the Ministry of Digital Economy (Sri Lanka), Jaguar Land Rover (UK), and Ascentic (Sweden). Organised by former student Bishmika Perera — a full-circle moment. Discussion centred on who owns the code and who gets to shape the future.
Speaker at the International Women's Day 2025 event held at the University of Sharjah, exploring the intersection of AI, mental health, and inclusion — and what it means to build technology that genuinely serves human wellbeing. Co-organised by Google Developer Group Sharjah and Women Techmakers.
Reflecting on an evening of conversation at the intersection of technology and humanity — exploring what generative AI means for creativity, identity, and what it means to be human alongside intelligent systems.
Moderated two panel discussions at the inaugural Women in Tech Dubai Career Development Series: "Strategies to Find Your Next Opportunity." Brought together tech professionals, talent specialists, and career coaches to support women navigating the tech landscape.
Online panel discussion with a Sri Lankan women in tech community group, exploring tech leadership, career development, and inclusion in the global technology sector.
Mentored early-stage AI startups through the Google for Startups Accelerator programme, supporting founders on responsible AI development, governance readiness, and operating in regulated markets across the MENA region.
Graduated from Google's competitive Women Techmakers Mentor Development Programme, building mentorship skills, leadership capacity, and a network of women in technology across the region.
Mentored across two sessions of this multi-week global series, working directly with women on building confidence and finding the clarity to move forward in their careers and lives. The variance in backgrounds, stages of life, the showing up for one another — and the giving themselves permission to take up space and speak — made this an experience to carry forward. Confidence isn't something we wait to be granted. It's built through action, and through community.
Mentored women entering and growing in the Web3 space through Suisterhood's community, alongside engagement with SheFi — a global Web3 education programme for women, with events in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah.
Guest educator and student mentor on a structured AI literacy programme for secondary students. Topics include deepfakes, misinformation, AI governance, and the ethics of emerging technology — helping young people develop critical thinking skills for an AI-shaped world.
Mentored teams at a FemTech hackathon focused on STEM education, supporting young women in developing technology solutions and presenting their ideas with confidence.
Judged at the First Lego League UAE Finals held at Expo Dubai — evaluating teams of children who had spent months preparing robotics and innovation projects. Organised by ATLAB® Middle East. An energising reminder of what young minds can do when given the right challenges.
Judged student projects at the Codeavour 5 competition at GEMS Education Dubai American Academy. A standout entry was PawShield — a project by student Layan Masalha addressing stray animal welfare through technology, presented alone with remarkable confidence and poise.
Returned as a judge for a second Lego League session, continuing to support young people in STEM and robotics competitions across the UAE.
Contributing researcher on Team India for the Center for AI and Digital Policy's annual index — the most comprehensive assessment of AI governance and democratic values globally. Focused on India's governance architecture, data protection enforcement gaps, and AI literacy benchmarked against UNESCO and OECD frameworks.
Completed the rigorous CAIDP AI Policy Clinic at the advanced level, graduating with Distinction and serving as Team Leader. The programme trains future AI policy leaders and provides expert analysis to national governments and international organisations. Graduation speaker: Professor Anu Bradford.
A published article exploring the intersection of mental health and artificial intelligence — arguing for AI systems designed with genuine empathy, and the urgent need to centre human wellbeing in how we build, deploy, and govern AI tools.
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