Lucía Velasco

Co-chair of GPAI, Spanish Economist Specializing in the Social Impact of Technology, and Policy Fellow at EUI

English

Spanish

Travels from

Switzerland

Geneva

What are the Expert’s Topics?

Topics

Specific topics

Algorithmic Transparency

Digital Governance

Digital Rights

future of work

Inclusive Digitalization

Policy Innovation

Tech & Democracy

Technological Humanism

About the Expert

Who Is Lucía Velasco?

Lucía Velasco is a renowned economist specializing in the social impact of technology and the author of the book “¿Te va a sustituir un algoritmo?” (Will an Algorithm Replace You?). She currently works for the United Nations, after holding prominent roles at the OECD and the World Economic Forum. Additionally, she serves as Co-Chair of the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI) and is a researcher at Maastricht University, where she develops policies that merge technological innovation with social equity.

What is her Background?

Lucía Velasco’s professional journey spans key roles in public administration, including her position as Director General of the National Observatory on Technology and Society in Spain. She has also worked internationally in consultancy roles focused on climate change, social responsibility, and corporate governance. Before joining the Spanish government in 2018, she led social innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives in an NGO, co-creating projects with young people at risk of exclusion.

Currently, she is a Policy Fellow at the School of Transnational Governance at the European University Institute (EUI) and collaborates as an independent expert with the European Commission and the OECD. She regularly contributes to media outlets as a columnist, fostering informed discussions on technology and society.

Speaker’s Conferences

What Are Her Conferences Like?

Lucía Velasco’s conferences offer a visionary yet rigorous exploration of the societal impact of technology. Through a clear and engaging style, she delves into topics ranging from technological disruption in the workplace to inclusive public policy design. Her talks inspire audiences to reflect on their role in the digital transition and advocate for a future where technology serves humanity, ensuring no one is left behind.

Selection of Conferences

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 explores how we can adapt and prepare to coexist with these innovations in our professional lives.

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 examines the challenges and opportunities posed by AI, and how inclusive policies can be designed to maximize its positive impact while mitigating risks.

The Future of Work in the Digital Age

As automation and technological advancements reshape the labor market, Lucía explores how these changes will affect professions and employment models. Her talk provides critical insights on how to prepare for a more dynamic and resilient future of work.

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