Next June 20, 2025, Lanzarote will host the 6th edition of the Global South Forum. On this occasion, the economic reflection forum will address the future, analyzing challenges as pressing as the impact of Artificial Intelligence or climate change and how they affect the island, in its dual perspective as a tourist destination and as a bridge between Africa, America and Europe.
The most prestigious economic forum on the island brings us, on this occasion, to one of the most influential personalities in Europe, Gerd Leonhard, who will offer us a key note entitled "Lanzarote in the Age of AI: The 3 Revolutions and how the island can prosper in the future", a compendium of his international experience and his specific knowledge of the island of Lanzarote.
Internationally renowned speaker
Gerd Leonhard is considered one of the world's leading futurists and one of the most influential voices in Europe according to Wired magazine. He has given more than 2,000 master lectures around the world to global organizations such as Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Google, Visa and the European Commission, inspiring millions of people to imagine and build a better tomorrow through his lectures, books and audiovisual creations.
Leonhard specializes in the impact of technology on humanity. He is the author of several influential books, such as Technology vs. Humanity, where he defends an ethical and humanistic approach to technological advancement. He was the author of a best seller that predicted "The Future of Music", in which he anticipated the revolution that later translated into platforms like Spotify. He is also an audiovisual creator, having produced documentaries and visual shorts about the future, such as The Good Future and Look Up Now. His multifaceted background brings a creative and emotional vision to the analysis of the future. Leonhard also founded The Futures Agency, a network of experts in trends and strategy. He collaborates with companies, governments and NGOs to help them prepare for change. His thinking always advocates putting people at the center of progress.
The event will feature the latest advances in multimedia presentation and a simultaneous translation service from English to Spanish, in the modern facilities of Marina Innova Hub, located in the Marina Lanzarote of Arrecife. For more information about the event and registration go to https://www.foroglobalsur.com/.
The event is sponsored by the Art, Culture and Tourism Centers of Lanzarote, the Government of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote Isla Diferente, Cicar and MIHub. The Chamber of Commerce of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura collaborates and Lanzarote Media co-organizes.
