Amelia Kelly

Dr. Amelia Kelly is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of SoapBox Labs, a company specializing in voice AI technology. In 2023, SoapBox Labs was acquired by Curriculum Associates, an educational technology company. Following the acquisition, Dr. Kelly transitioned to a role as Vice President of Data Science at Curriculum Associates. In this capacity, she oversees AI research and development. Her work is based in a Dublin innovation hub that integrates SoapBox Labs with other teams within Curriculum Associates, fostering collaboration and innovation across the organization.
Amelia holds a masters and PhD in Linguistics and Speech Technology, and is also the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship (2021) and an Eisenhower Fellowship (2024). In 2022 she was recognised as Ireland's AI Person of the Year and in 2024 won the prestigious CIO/IT Leader of the Year award at the Business Post awards. She is globally recognised for her work on ethical voice AI for children, and has advised on government strategy boards, university industry groups and as a member of the EdSafe Alliance.