Carme Artigas
Carme Artigas is a Spanish technology executive and former Secretary of State for Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence who advises organisations and institutions on AI governance, digital policy, data strategy, and technology leadership.
- Former Secretary of State for Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence in Spain.
- Co-Chair of the United Nations High-Level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence.
- Led Spain’s work on digital and AI policy during its Presidency of the Council of the European Union, including coordination related to European AI regulation.
- Co-founded Synergic Partners, a data analytics consultancy later integrated into Telefónica.
- Former CEO of Ericsson Innova, the Ericsson Group’s European venture capital fund.
- Senior Fellow affiliated with Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center.
Full Profile
Key speaking topics
- Artificial intelligence governance
- Digital policy and regulation
- Data strategy and Big Data
- European AI regulation
- International technology cooperation
- Cybersecurity and digital transformation
Ideal for
- Government and public sector leaders
- Boards and senior executives shaping AI strategy
- Technology and digital transformation leaders
- Policy and regulatory audiences
Audience outcomes
- Clear understanding of AI governance frameworks and global policy dynamics
- Insight into the regulatory landscape shaping artificial intelligence in Europe
- Practical perspective on aligning AI strategy with public policy requirements
- Strategic context for navigating digital transformation at national and organisational level
Why organisations work with Carme Artigas
- Direct experience shaping national and European AI policy.
- Senior leadership background across both public administration and technology ventures.
- International perspective through United Nations and European institutional roles.
- Commercial understanding of data and AI from founding and scaling a technology consultancy.
Biography
Carme Artigas brings rare, first-hand experience of shaping artificial intelligence policy at national, European and international level. As Spain’s Secretary of State for Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence, she led the country’s digital and AI agenda and represented Spain in key European and global technology forums.
During Spain’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, she coordinated work connected to negotiations on European AI regulation, positioning her at the centre of discussions on responsible AI, governance frameworks and regulatory design. She also serves as Co-Chair of the United Nations High-Level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence, contributing to international dialogue on the future of AI governance.
Her expertise is grounded in substantial private-sector leadership. She co-founded Synergic Partners, a data analytics and Big Data consultancy that was later integrated into Telefónica, and previously served as CEO of Ericsson Innova, the Ericsson Group’s European venture capital fund. These roles give her a practical understanding of how data strategy, innovation and regulation intersect in real organisations.
In addition to her public and corporate leadership, she is affiliated as a Senior Fellow with Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center and is recognised in Spain as an ambassador for Stanford University’s Women in Data Science initiative.
For organisations navigating AI adoption, digital transformation and regulatory change, Carme Artigas offers strategic insight drawn from direct experience at the highest levels of technology policy and data-driven business.
Talks
An examination of how big data reshapes business strategy and decision-making, illustrated with concrete examples and real-world success cases.
Key takeaways:
- How big data influences strategic planning and competitive positioning
- Practical examples of data-driven transformation in organisations
- The role of analytics in improving executive decision-making
An analysis of the current and future state of artificial intelligence, exploring how it drives innovation while raising ethical and regulatory considerations.
Key takeaways:
- The evolving landscape of artificial intelligence
- AI’s potential to accelerate innovation across sectors
- Key ethical and regulatory challenges linked to AI adoption
A perspective on leadership in technology, drawing on personal experience to highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion in the sector.
Key takeaways:
- Insights from leading in the technology industry
- The role of diversity and inclusion in innovation
- Practical reflections on advancing female leadership in tech
An overview of the efforts and challenges involved in developing regulatory frameworks for artificial intelligence at European and global levels.
Key takeaways:
- The policy and regulatory considerations shaping AI governance
- Challenges in establishing effective AI regulation
- The interaction between national, European and global approaches to AI oversight
Videos
Fees
| EUR | GBP | USD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Country | €12000 to €40000 | £10,001 - £35,000 | $15000 - $50000 |
| Asia Pacific | €12000 to €40000 | £10,001 - £35,000 | $15000 - $50000 |
| Europe | €12000 to €40000 | £10,001 - £35,000 | $15000 - $50000 |
| Middle East & Africa | €12000 to €40000 | £10,001 - £35,000 | $15000 - $50000 |
| South America | €12000 to €40000 | £10,001 - £35,000 | $15000 - $50000 |
| United Kingdom | €12000 to €40000 | £10,001 - £35,000 | $15000 - $50000 |
| US East Coast | €12000 to €40000 | £10,001 - £35,000 | $15000 - $50000 |
| US West Coast | €12000 to €40000 | £10,001 - £35,000 | $15000 - $50000 |
| Virtual | Under €12000 | Under £10,000 | Under $15000 |