Anshul Sonak

Global Director

Intel Corporation

Anshul is the Principal Engineer, Global Director, and Head of Digital Readiness Programs at Intel Corporation, based in Santa Clara headquarters in the USA. He manages the Intel® Digital Readiness Program for AI tech skilling, workforce preparation, future of work, and policy initiatives to bring AI everywhere. He is a pioneer who started AI education and workforce development models for the citizens, students, current & and future workforce, and government leaders through public-private partnerships with government academia worldwide since 2017. He steers Intel’s digital inclusion and ESG commitment to make technology inclusive and expand digital readiness, as part of RISE 2030 goals globally. He is a recognized global business and thought leader in the education technology and workforce-skills industry ecosystem. He represents Intel in WEF Education Alliance 4.0 and World Bank’s Solution for Youth Employment. In May 2023, he was recognized as “The top 10 most inspiring education leaders 2023” by The Education Insights Magazine and featured on the cover page. His work is covered in a Harvard Business case study for transforming AI education through Intel AI for Youth. He has written on platforms such as Forbes, and UNDP, and he speaks regularly to media (e.g. Houston Business Journal) and in multilateral forums like World Bank, Commonwealth, and USAID. He is a technology policy advisor for multiple governments, civil society organizations, and academic bodies.