JMS Network and AI Connects: Ubongabasi Kingsley Omon
An AI Connect special edition of the JMS Network series with Ubongabasi Kingsley Omon in conversation with JMS Scholar, Pheona Matovu.
JMS Network x AI Connect
Date: Friday 20 March 2026
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Venue: Kelvin Hall
Category: Public lectures, Social events, Academic events
Speaker: Ubongabasi Kingsley Omon and Pheona Matovu
The JMS Network is a programme of monthly events centring the Black academic experience and the pursuit of knowledge. It serves as a platform to facilitate discussion and to bridge networks outwith the academic landscape. The overall aim of the JMS Network is to create a protected space where curious minds can engage with experts and extend their communities to people from various fields.
This time, for a one-off collaboration with AI Connect.
Ubongabasi Kingsley Omon is a Nigerian scholar and educator whose academic and professional journey reflects a deep commitment to data science, equitable education, and the ethical advancement of artificial intelligence – particularly in developing countries. Born and raised in Lagos, Kingsley has studied across several global institutions, including Regenesys School of Public Management, Regent Business School, and the University of Cape Town, in South Africa. He further strengthened his technical expertise through advanced professional training in Data Science and Computer Programming at Harvard University and MIT, USA.
He recently submitted his PhD thesis at the University of Salford, Manchester, where he now lectures full‑time in Data Analysis, Digital Business, and Information Systems. His work sits at the intersection of AI, digital literacy, and social justice, driven by a passion for expanding access to technology and empowering underserved communities.
Since relocating to the UK in 2023, Kingsley has become an active member of several leading professional bodies, including the British Computer Society, the UK Academy for Information Systems, and the British Academy of Management. Alongside his academic role, he serves as the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Lead at the University of Salford Doctoral School and as an EDI Champion for the wider university – roles that reflect his dedication to building inclusive, empowering learning environments for underrepresented communities.
Kingsley’s current work centres on integrating AI into public policymaking, promoting the responsible and ethical adoption of AI, and strengthening digital literacy across both local and global communities. Beyond academia, he is an avid chess player, a keen cyclist, and an enthusiastic reader.