Speakers

Hamza Shaikh is a creative AI leader at Gensler, pioneering a human-first approach to generative artificial intelligence in design. With a multidisciplinary background as a digital artist, architect, and published author, his work focuses on integrating AI into the design process and storytelling, ensuring that emerging technologies enhance rather than replace human creativity. As part of Gensler’s Co-CEO HUB Design Technology team, his team oversees global change-management and training initiatives for digital transformation at the worlds largest and most influential design firm.

Named a RIBA Journal Rising Star in 2023, Hamza is a leading voice in the evolving dialogue between AI, architecture, and design culture. His best-selling book, ‘Drawing Attention’, explores the transformative role of experimental drawing methods and storytelling in the digital age. His latest book 'Image Generation' uncovers the latest theories and breakthrough creative approaches to generative AI use for design. Through his work, he continues to push the boundaries of AI-driven creativity, advocating for a design future where technology serves as a catalyst for deeper human expression and innovation.