Patrick Upmann is the founder and chief architect of the Artificial Intelligence Governance Network (AIGN) and creator of AIGN OS – The Operating System for Responsible AI Governance. He has developed seven internationally recognised governance frameworks, including Global, SME & Startup, Education, Data Act, Agentic AI, and Governance Culture – aligned with the EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001, OECD AI Principles, and the G7 Hiroshima Process.
In 2025, he launched the first AIGN Education Trust Label in Asia, a milestone for AI governance in education. He also leads a global AI governance community of more than 12,000 professionals on LinkedIn, fostering international dialogue on standards, trust, and responsible adoption of AI.