Affiliation
Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data at Francisco de Vitoria University
Antonio L. Flores-Galea
IEEE Fellow
Biography
Antonio L. Flores-Galea has an M.Sc. in Telecommunications Engineering and an M.Sc. in Electronics Engineering from the University of Seville and an MBA from IESE Business School. He is a professor of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data at Francisco de Vitoria University.
Antonio has been an advisor to the European Commission on AI, robotics, and other digital technologies since 2019. He is also a member of several IEEE standards committees and a Distinguished Lecturer at the Technology Engineering Management Society. He is the author of the “Innovation Frontiers” section at Libertad Digital in Spain, and he runs his international consulting firm, GIA Institute, focused on innovation management.
Antonio has been an IDC analyst and is the author of nine books, including “Una mente infinita” on AI, published in 2024 and “Un mundo virtual”, in 2025, by Tusquets Editores (Planeta Group), and “Journey to the Metaverse”, published in 2023 by Business Expert Press in the US. He has also published over 150 articles, including five scientific papers, and has given over 100 keynote presentations.
Title of Talk
AI and emerging technologies for societal impact
Abstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies are rapidly transforming the way societies address complex challenges across healthcare, education, agriculture, and governance. This work explores how AI-driven solutions, combined with technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, and data analytics, can create meaningful societal impact. By enabling data-informed decision-making, improving resource efficiency, and expanding access to essential services, these innovations have the potential to bridge socio-economic gaps and promote sustainable development. However, the adoption of such technologies also raises critical concerns related to ethics, privacy, and inclusivity. This study highlights key applications, opportunities, and challenges, emphasizing the need for responsible and human-centered implementation to ensure equitable benefits for all sections of society.
Affiliation
Hardware Engineer, Oracle
Jeewika Ranaweera
IEEE Fellow
Biography
Jeewika Ranaweera is an accomplished technologist and engineer with a strong passion for using innovation to create meaningful societal impact. Her global journey across Sri Lanka, Cuba, Canada, and Silicon Valley has shaped her diverse perspective on engineering, creativity, and problem-solving. She believes engineering is not only about technical excellence but also about driving change, improving lives, and building a better, more inclusive world.
She spent over two decades at Oracle Corporation (formerly Sun Microsystems) as part of the SPARC microprocessor team, contributing to advanced product development from 2003 to 2023. Her areas of expertise include CMOS technology, FinFET design rules, silicon product debugging, data analytics for failure prediction, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM). She has also worked extensively on layout validation, yield enhancement, and product tape-out methodologies, playing a key role in delivering high-performance semiconductor solutions.
Beyond her technical contributions, Jeewika is deeply engaged with the global engineering community through IEEE, where she serves in multiple roles including volunteer, ABET Program Evaluator, and advisor for Women in Engineering. She is a frequent speaker on emerging technologies such as quantum computing and immersive systems, advocating for diversity and addressing bias in AI. An author, speaker, and innovator, she has published several technical papers, contributed to educational initiatives, and holds five U.S. patents.