Co-Chair of the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI); Spanish Economist Specializing in the Social Impact of Technology, and Policy Fellow at European Union Institute (EUI)
Lucía Velasco Biography
Lucía Velasco is a distinguished economist known for her expertise on the social impact of technology and author of the book "¿Te va a sustituir un algoritmo?" ("Will an Algorithm Replace You?"). She currently works with the United Nations and serves as Co-Chair of the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI). A researcher at Maastricht University, Velasco focuses on developing technology policies that promote social equity. Her career has also included high-level roles at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the World Economic Forum.
Velasco previously served as Director General of the National Observatory on Technology and Society in Spain, where she guided digital policy and innovation strategies. Her international experience includes consultancy work on climate change, social responsibility, and corporate governance. Before joining the Spanish government in 2018, she led social innovation initiatives at an NGO, co-designing projects with youth at risk of exclusion.
She is currently a Policy Fellow at the School of Transnational Governance at the European University Institute (EUI) and contributes as an independent expert to the European Commission and the OECD. In addition, Velasco is a regular media columnist, known for sparking thoughtful public discourse on the intersection of technology and society.
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Lucía Velasco Speaking Topics
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My New Workmate is an Algorithm
The relationship between humans and machines once seemed like a distant concept, more suited to science fiction. But technology is transforming the workplace: algorithms are here to revolutionize how we work. Lucía Velasco explores how we can adapt and prepare to coexist with these innovations in our professional lives.
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The Social Impact of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is not only transforming industries but also reshaping how we live, work, and engage in society. Lucía Velasco examines the challenges and opportunities posed by AI, and how inclusive policies can be designed to maximize its positive impact while mitigating risks.
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Lucía Velasco is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as My New Workmate is an Algorithm, The Social Impact of Artificial Intelligence and The Future of Work in the Digital Age. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lucía Velasco for your event is available upon request. Lucía Velasco generally travels from Geneva, Switzerland and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sharon Gai, Crystal Washington, R "Ray" Wang, Mike Walsh and Dr. Kate Barker. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lucía Velasco for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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