Miguel Luengo-Oroz is a scientist, entrepreneur, policy advisor, and engineering professor focused on responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) for humanity and the planet. He founded and leads Spotlab.ai, an AI platform for clinical research and universal diagnosis. Previously, he served as the first Chief Data Scientist at the United Nations, where he developed technology strategies and led data science teams across the UN Global Pulse network.
Miguel advises leaders on the implications of AI and frontier technologies for governance and human rights. With over a decade of experience, he has worked with international organisations, governments, and academia on issues such as poverty, food security, and climate change. He is also a professor at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and a board member at its Telecommunications School.
As a research scientist, Miguel has explored generative AI, collective intelligence, and systems biology. He invented MalariaSpot.org, a crowdsourcing game for malaria diagnosis. He has co-authored over a hundred scientific articles and policy briefs, with his work featured in major media outlets and high-impact journals.
Miguel has received numerous awards, including the Ashoka fellowship, MIT Technology Review TR35, and the EU Responsible Research & Innovation award. He holds a Ph.D. and MSc in Engineering from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, as well as an MSc from the École des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales and École Normale Supérieure in Paris.
Miguel Luengo-Oroz will explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on society, highlighting its applications, risks, and opportunities. He will discuss how AI shapes major companies, influences the job market, and affects global geopolitics. Attendees will gain insights into the fundamentals of AI, learn about pioneering efforts worldwide, and understand the challenges and controversies surrounding this technology. Ultimately, they will discover how AI can be harnessed for sustainable prosperity.
Miguel Luengo-Oroz explores the pivotal role of AI in shaping a better world. He will discuss how AI can address critical issues such as drug discovery, disaster response, and poverty mapping, while also highlighting the importance of safeguarding human rights in the digital age. Attendees will learn about the ethical principles guiding responsible AI use and discover how global pioneers are harnessing AI for social impact, ultimately promoting sustainable prosperity for people and the planet.
Miguel Luengo-Oroz will discuss the transformative role of artificial intelligence in healthcare in a post-pandemic world. He will highlight how AI is already passing medical exams, diagnosing diseases, and optimising vaccine delivery, among other applications. The talk will also address the risks and challenges of integrating AI into healthcare systems, while exploring the opportunities for enhanced clinical impact. Attendees will learn about the latest advancements in AI and their potential to revolutionise patient care and medical practices.
