Gemma Galdón-Clavell
European expert in AI governance, algorithmic accountability and data ethics, and the founder and CEO of Eticas.
Her work focuses on the assessment, auditing, and governance of high-risk AI and algorithmic systems, particularly those used in the public sector, law enforcement, surveillance, and other contexts where automated decision-making can have a direct impact on fundamental rights.
Dr. Gemma Galdon-Clavell is a European leader and trailblazer in AI accountability, driving the future of responsible machine learning and AI auditing. As the founder and CEO of Eticas.ai, she’s at the forefront of reshaping how AI systems are built, tested, and trusted. Under her leadership, Eticas.ai's cutting-edge ITACA platform is the first to fully automate AI impact analysis and monitoring, ensuring that algorithms are not only high-performing but also safe, explainable, fair, and trustworthy.
Dr. Galdon-Clavell’s pioneering work has made her a global force in AI ethics and accountability. Her relentless pursuit of transparency and fairness in AI earned her a Mozilla Rise25 honor in 2024, a coveted spot in the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt, and recognition by the BBC as one of the "people changing the world" in 2023. Most recently, Forbes Women named her one of the "35 Leading Spanish Women in Technology," celebrating her groundbreaking contributions to algorithmic auditing.
A trusted advisor to global institutions like the United Nations (UN), the OECD, the European Commission, and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), Dr. Galdon-Clavell is shaping the policies and standards that will govern AI’s future. A sought-after thought leader, she has delivered powerful insights at prestigious events such as the US-EU Trade and Technology Council, and TEDx. Her expertise and thought leadership are regularly featured in top-tier outlets like Wired, Euronews, Business Insider, Forbes, and Computer Weekly.
Dr. Galdon-Clavell isn’t just disrupting the status quo—she’s redefining the future of AI, ensuring it works for society, not against it.
Gemma’s leadership in AI accountability has earned her wide recognition as a trailblazer in the field. Her work has been celebrated globally with numerous prestigious awards, highlighting her innovation, impact, and dedication to ethical AI.
Some of her most notable honors include:
TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 finalist
Mozilla Rise25 Award (Entrepreneurs Category) | August 13, 2024
Hispanic Star Award | 2024
Forbes’s 23 Changemakers | 2023
Ashoka Fellowship | 2020 - 2022
100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics | 2022
WE Empower UN SDG Challenge Finalist | 2022
European Prize for Leadership and Business Success Finalist | 2022
Forbes’ 100 Creative Entrepreneurs | 2021
Booking.com Technology Playmaker Awards Finalist | 2018
EU Prize for Women Innovators Finalist | 2017
