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Alicia Asín is widely recognized as one of the most compelling voices in Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and smart city innovation. As the co-founder and CEO of Libelium, the company behind ‘Waspmote’, an open-source, wireless sensor platform, she has spent nearly two decades revolutionizing how digital technologies interact with the physical world. Recognized by Forbes as one of the “100 Most Creative People in Business”, her entrepreneurial innovation has become a foundation for IoT systems in diverse industries, from environmental monitoring and precision agriculture to urban planning and smart infrastructure.
Holding a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from the Universidad de Zaragoza, Alicia began her career in cybersecurity, going on to serve as a Member of the Innovation Advisory Board of Prosegur Security. She currently sits on numerous other esteemed boards, like the World Economic Forum’s Council on the Connected World. Alicia is an Advisory Board Member for the Fundación Gadea Ciencia, an Executive Committee Member for Future: Fast Forward, and an Advisory Board Member for the Fundación Instituto Hermes. As the Vice President for AMETIC, Alicia is at the intersection of policy, research, and innovation.
An award-winning entrepreneur and visionary, she became the first Spanish woman to receive the National Young Entrepreneurs Award. In 2018, she received the Women Innovators Award from the European Commission, as well as the ‘Rey Jaime I Award’, presented by the King and Queen of Spain. Named one of the ‘Top 7 IoT Thought Leaders’ by AI Tech Park, Alicia continues to influence global tech and innovation discourse.
Her unique insights into AI, data mining, sustainability, and the ethical dimensions of IoT make her a sought-after keynote speaker. She has delivered expert talks on how AI can drive smart, sustainable cities and has illuminated the risks of unchecked technological growth – particularly when it comes to data sovereignty and citizen control. She is the author of ‘Toma El Control De Tus Datos’ (Take Control of Your Data), utilising her clarity, foresight, and ethical grounding to raise awareness of the implications of making your data widely accessible. Alicia is a global thought leader whose voice continues to shape the future of AI and technology for good.
Alicia Asín is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
‘I had the pleasure of working alongside Alicia at the Guidewire innovation accelerator, where she inspired me daily with her sharp problem-solving and decision-making skills, and natural leadership abilities.’
‘Alicia is a bold entrepreneur who understands how to build and distribute cutting-edge products. What differentiates Alicia is her understanding of building a community around the products she creates. She’s a wonderful person and I look forward to working with her in the future.’
‘Alicia is incredible; she manages Libelium with force and passion. Her managerial skills are obvious. Efficient and pragmatic, she is one of the most impressive women I know. She will go very far.’
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