With over 15 years of experience in ICTs, digital policy-making, and capacity building, Sidra has gained significant expertise in the intersection of technology, innovation, and AI. Her journey in community development began in 2014, volunteering for OPEN Islamabad, where she contributed to community-driven initiatives. She led the Pakistan Innovation Foundation’s civic hackathon and directed operations at Code for Pakistan, where she spearheaded gov-tech initiatives utilizing AI-driven solutions to address local challenges. As the founder of InspireMill, she introduced AI and digital tools to empower rural women entrepreneurs. For the last three years at TikTok, she managed AI-driven platform safety initiatives and digital policy compliance across South Asia. 

Additionally, she addressed critical concerns related to AI during elections, where she proactively developed strategies for escalation management and created creative approaches to mitigate potential risks. One of the emerging issues she is currently working on is the mis-use of AI to exploit children, an area where minor safety concerns are rapidly increasing. This growing challenge highlights the urgent need for focused efforts on AI regulation and safeguarding vulnerable populations online.