Who is Kristina Agustin?

Kristina Agustin is the founder of Southern Sky AI, an AI strategy and deployment company for the superyacht and marine industry. UC Berkeley-certified in AI for business, with 20+ years in global maritime operations and a Master of AI in progress, she works at the intersection of AI, governance, and regulated operating environments. She is a qualified Australian lawyer and a dual Australian and U.S. citizen.

What venture does Kristina Agustin lead?

Kristina is the founder of Southern Sky AI, an AI strategy and deployment company for the superyacht and marine industry. It works across Southern Sky Systems (AI strategy, governance and deployment), Southern Sky Studio (websites, films, content and marketing agents) and Southern Sky Intelligence (commissioned research, industry analysis and evidence for decisions).

What does Southern Sky AI do?

Southern Sky AI helps superyacht and marine industry businesses put AI to work: choosing the tools, setting them up, and putting the rules and training around them so they stand up to owners, insurers and regulators. It also builds websites and AI assistants, produces films and content, and publishes research on AI in the industry.

What is Southern Sky AI?

Southern Sky AI is an AI strategy and deployment company for the superyacht and marine industry, founded by Kristina Agustin. It is listed on the Australian Government's National AI Centre Directory.

What are Kristina Agustin's qualifications?

Kristina holds a Certification in AI: Business Strategies and Applications from UC Berkeley Executive Education (Haas School of Business), and a Master of Artificial Intelligence in progress at the University of New England. She is also AWS Certified AI Practitioner. Her legal qualifications include a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from ANU and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Newcastle. She is an Admitted Lawyer (Supreme Court of NSW), an IWAI Certified AI Consultant and a CPD Certified AI Trainer.

Does Kristina Agustin speak at conferences?

Yes, Kristina speaks and moderates at industry conferences and institutional events on artificial intelligence adoption, governance, and organisational readiness. Recent engagements include the ISS Leadership Series Education Seminar (2026, Panel Moderator), the Australian Superyacht Conference (ASMEX), the Marinas26 Conference, MARE Forum and the US Superyacht Association Superyacht Summit.

Kristina Agustin | Founder, Southern Sky AI

Top Credentials

UC Berkeley Executive Education - AI: Business Strategies and Applications
Master of AI in progress - University of New England (UNE)
Former Board Member, International Superyacht Society (2018-2024)
Speaker, ASMEX
20+ years maritime / superyacht operations

About

Kristina Agustin advises executives, boards, and operating leaders in complex, high-stakes industries on adopting artificial intelligence with clear governance, accountability, and control. She is a qualified Australian lawyer and dual Australian and U.S. citizen.

Southern Sky AI

Founder of Southern Sky AI, an AI strategy and deployment company for the superyacht and marine industry. Listed on the Australian Government's National AI Centre Directory.

Expertise

Structured AI Adoption for Regulated and High-Stakes Industries
AI Governance, Risk, and Policy
Executive and Board Advisory on AI Readiness
Legal, Contractual, and Operational Risk Analysis
AI Education and Training
Speaking and Panel Moderation - AI and Technology

Education & Credentials

AI: Business Strategies and Applications - UC Berkeley Executive Education, Haas School of Business
Master of Artificial Intelligence (in progress) - University of New England
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice - Australian National University
Bachelor of Laws - University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology & Anthropology) - University of Newcastle
AWS Certified AI Practitioner

Industry Associations & Directories

International Superyacht Society (ISS) - Former Board Member (2018-2024), Member
Superyacht Australia - Member
Asia Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) - Member
Women in Shipping and Trade Association (WISTA) - Member

Speaking

Kristina speaks and moderates at industry and institutional events on AI adoption, governance, and organisational readiness - including ASMEX and the ISS Leadership Series.

Contact

For professional enquiries, contact Kristina via Southern Sky AI or LinkedIn.

Postal: PO Box 4036, Wagstaffe NSW 2257, Australia