Master Class in Montreux: Innovation and Technology for Sustainability: Transforming Business through Tech and AI

Join us for a session that explores the intersection of technology, AI, and sustainability, focusing on how businesses can leverage innovation to create a competitive advantage while addressing global challenges. With real-world examples, participants will learn how emerging technologies drive business transformation in sustainability-focused industries.

About the Speaker

Concepción Galdón, PhD,  is a devoted advocate for sustainable business and social innovation, currently serving as Vice-Dean of Business with Purpose at IE Business School. Leading the Master in Sustainability & Business Transformation, she collaborates with fellow vice-deans to infuse sustainability into diverse programs. As Director of IE's Center for Social Innovation and Sustainability, Concepción guides a committed team, leveraging global networks for lasting social change. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. in International Economy and Development, with Outstanding Award-winning research on technology and social entrepreneurship. Beyond academia, Concepción contributes to media discussions and speaks at international conferences, emphasizing her commitment to sustainable principles and positive societal change.

Concepción Galdón is also the author of Promise, Pitfalls, and Potential of Social Entrepreneurship: Positive Change Unleashed, a book that explores the transformative potential and challenges of social entrepreneurship.