Carme Artigas

Carme Artigas is an eminent figure in Big Data, AI, technology, and business innovation. With over two decades of rich experience, she is the co-founder and former CEO of Synergic Partners,  a pioneering consultancy specialising in big data, data science, and AI analytics, which positioned her at the forefront of the digital transformation wave, which was acquired by Telefonica in 2015. She currently serves as a Senior Fellow at Harvard’s Belfer Centre and was appointed ambassador for ‘Women in Data Science’ by Stanford University.

Her MSc in Chemical Engineering from IQS Barcelona led to her post-graduate studies in Industrial Management and Administration, laying the foundation for her distinguished career. She began her career as the Entrepreneurship & Business Incubators Director at Barcelona Activa, going on to hold various esteemed positions, such as former CEO at both Ericsson Innova Venture Capital Fund, where she became the youngest CEO in the tech sector at the age of 30, and EOC e-Governance Consortium. Her tenure as Secretary of State for Digitisation & Artificial Intelligence in the Spanish Government allowed her to implement national strategies for digital growth and AI deployment, further establishing her expertise and credibility in the digital domain. Carme then served as Co-Chair of the AI Advisory Board at the United Nations. Appointed in 2023, she played a pivotal role in guiding the UN on AI-related policies and strategies.

She has sat on various prestigious boards, such as the Advisory Council for Llorente Cuenca and the Technology Board for Leonisa Europe. She spoke on the World Law Congress’s Ethics & Artificial Intelligence panel and was labelled by Insight Success Magazine as one of the 30 most influential executives with an international projection. She is also the recipient of the Great Cross of Military Merit from the Spanish Ministry of Defence, holding the title of Lady of the Imperial Hispanic Order of Charles V, underscoring her impact and contributions to technology and defence.

Her experiences have provided her with a unique perspective on the intersection of technology, governance and public administration, which she eloquently shares in her speeches. Her ability to distil complex technological concepts into actionable strategies makes her a sought-after keynote speaker at various prestigious platforms. Carme’s presentations, such as her celebrated TEDx talk “#Restarting + Faster Than the Future,” showcase her ability to engage and inspire her audience, making her an invaluable asset to any conference focusing on technology, innovation, or business strategy. Her talks are enriched with insights drawn from her extensive career, highlighting the impacts of accelerating technological change on businesses and society, making her an influential voice in the world of technology, AI, and Big Data.