Christelle Mombo-Zigah

Biography

Christelle Mombo-Zigah is a futurist and problem-solver who believes technology should work for everyone, not just 20% of the world. Born in France to Congolese parents and now based in Silicon Valley, she leads Global Strategy and Planning in AI Infrastructure at Cisco and is CEO and co-founder of StyleMyCrown. Her work in responsible AI has earned her a MIPAD Top 100 Futurist of African Descent honor and a spot among the San Francisco Business Times' Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business.

Sessions

1. Bridging the AI Divide: How Cisco Builds Trust Through Responsible AI and Reverse Mentorship Presented by Cisco

   Wed, Nov 4, 10:10 AM – 10:30 AM CT

   Track Future of Work

   As AI reshapes the tech landscape, industry leaders are faced with two core challenges: governing powerful new technology and ensuring that the workforce is ready to use it inclusively. In this 20-minute session, we break down Cisco’s "Trustworthy AI by Design" approach. We will explore how our Responsible AI Framework establishes the necessary guardrails for transparency and fairness, and how our Cisco AI Mentorship Program (CAMP) uses reverse mentorship to bridge the gap between executive strategy and innovation. Join us to learn how to move beyond policy to build real, scalable, and trustworthy AI practices.