INVITED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AND COUNTRIES

Global Chief - AI Governance & Ethics at DigiDiplomacy | Former Dutch Parliament Member on Technology | Transformation Specialist

Conference: Navigating the AI Frontier: Unleashing Ethical AI Governance in the Boardroom

Eske has a unique perspective on navigating the constant evolution of AI ethics, governance, and regulation, thanks to her multidisciplinary experience as Director of External Affairs at Danone, Mergers and Acquisitions specialist at KPMG, and member of the Dutch Parliament in Technology and Innovation since the age of 26.

Specialized in AI Governance, Digital Transformation, and AI Law, she stands out as the Head of AI Governance and Ethics at DigiDiplomacy.

With over 15 years of experience in public affairs and communication, she skillfully manages both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring responsible implementation, development, and supervision of AI.

A graduate in AI Law from Leiden University and certified in Data Science, she teaches at DataCamp and is a spokesperson at international forums on AI ethics, diversity, and inclusion.

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Executive Vice President of Data, Process, SW Engineering and Workforce Management
Teleperformance MAR

Conference: Data as a Basis for Responsible AI: The Role of Data Governance

With over 17 years of experience in outsourcing and customer experience management, Sebastián is the VP of Data, Processes, and WFM at Teleperformance, an international leader in Customer and Citizen Experience Management and related digital services, operating in more than 95 countries.

He holds a Data Management certificate from Carnegie Mellon University (US) and has completed executive education at INALDE Business School. Sebastián is dedicated to optimizing processes and solving problems through data, analytics, and technology.

He excels in building diverse teams and has significantly contributed to his company's digital transformation, especially in transitioning to remote work during the pandemic. His leadership spans WFM, Data, Processes, Logistics, and Software Engineering, playing a crucial role in developing data and process capabilities, as well as HR systems for a broad employee base.

Sebastián's philosophy is encapsulated in his motto: "Optimizing processes and solving problems with data, analytics and technology." He brings extensive experience and knowledge to CIANI 2024, promising valuable contributions.

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Associate Research Professor in Strategy and International Management
EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey

Conference: Artificial Intelligence in Business Internationalization: Transforming Global Strategies

Dr. Ricardo E. Buitrago R., currently an Associate Research Professor at EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey, has a distinguished career in international strategy and management.

Before joining EGADE, he served in leadership positions at Colombian universities and as a visiting professor in Latin America. He is President-Elect of the Business Association for Latin American Studies (BALAS) and Executive Director of the Emerging Multinationals Research Network (EMRN), also engaging with the Academy of International Business (AIB) and IE-Scholars as an ambassador.

His academic contributions, bridging international political economy with strategic management, are backed by his dual PhDs in System Dynamics and Public Policy, a master's in International Relations, and a specialization in International Business Management, alongside practical experience in the banking sector and consulting.

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Lecturer and Researcher at BSP Business School Berlin ⎮ IELSM Strategic Coordinator

Conference: Complexity and adoption of artificial intelligence in digital entrepreneurship platforms

Dr. Rafael Palacios is a professor and researcher at the Faculty of International Business and Management of the Berlin & Law School Berlin and coordinates the international academic-entrepreneurial business platform IELSM (International Entrepreneurship Lab Smart Money) for the acceleration and internationalization of digital entrepreneurial ecosystems. He has more than 15 years of professional experience in innovation management in companies, universities, research centers and governmental institutions both in Europe and Latin America.

His current research topics are international business in digital transformation and international entrepreneurship ecosystems. His most recent research of this 2024 are: 1) Social Capital Management in the Context of Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (2024), 2) New competencies in the artificial intelligence sector and their effect on economic and geographical transformation in Mexico (2024) and 3) Radical Change and dominant characterof digital transformation in artificial inteligence entrepreneurship in less innovative economies (2023).

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