Robin Staes-Polet
Robin was an Analyst at The Future Society, where he worked on European AI governance. He is an expert in international politics with a focus on security, emerging technologies, and European-Asian relations.
Previously, Robin served as an AI Policy Consultant at the OECD, where he developed strategic foresight exercises, conducted comprehensive research on global AI governance and national AI strategies, and organized high-level diplomatic conferences.
Robin holds a master’s degree in International Security from Sciences Po Paris, where he specialized in nuclear and cyber security, and a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from Amsterdam University College, covering a wide range of subjects from astronomy to philosophy. Fluent in English and Mandarin, with intermediate proficiency in French, Robin brings a global perspective along with strong analytical, research, and organizational skills.

Robin Staes-Polet
Singapore
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