Niki Harris

Niki Harris brings expertise in quantum technologies, AI governance, and defence policy, with a focus on emerging technology strategy and international security. She previously served as an AI Policy Analyst at Canada's Department of National Defence, where she advised on AI ethics frameworks, autonomous systems governance, and led research on quantum-AI integration for defence innovation. During her tenure, she collaborated with NATO, the Five Eyes, NIST, and others on international AI governance initiatives, including the US political declaration on the military use of AI and developed risk management frameworks for AI systems. Niki has worked in the Chief Intellectual Property Office on intellectual property policy. Niki is a Cansbridge Fellow and 1834 Fellow, and holds a Public Policy, International Relations and Security degree from Carleton University, 2025. Niki is based in Ottawa, Canada.