Lecture by Nobel Prize in Economics Joseph Stiglitz

The 2025 edition of the Bilbao Kultura Social Forum, promoted by the Fair Saturday Foundation, begins at the University of Deusto with the opening lecture by Nobel Laureate in Economics Joseph Stiglitz. The talk will take place on 29 September at 9:30 a.m. in the Ceremonial Hall and will be the first of the forum’s events, which, under the theme “(Im)possible Futures”, will bring together prominent voices until 1 October to reflect on the transformative role of culture and values in today’s society. Registration.

A Nobel Laureate committed to justice

Known for his work on information economics, global development, and inequality, as well as his roles in leading academic and multilateral institutions, Joseph F. Stiglitz — Nobel Laureate in Economics (2001), professor at Columbia University, and a global authority in his field — will deliver the lecture “Reflections on a New Economic and Social Model” at Deusto. He has served as Chief Economist of the World Bank, advisor to the White House, and is the author of key works such as The Price of Inequality and The Path to Freedom (2024).

This lecture is organised in collaboration with the Vizcaína Aguirre Foundation and reflects its commitment to bringing prestigious international speakers to Deusto Business School, contributing to a humanistic education that promotes human rights and fosters fairer and more sustainable leadership and economic practices.

Deusto at the Bilbao Kultura Social Forum

Among the expert participants at the Bilbao Kultura Social Forum is Lorena Fernández, head of Deusto’s Artificial Intelligence Committee — a reference point created at the University to guide its AI strategy ethically and responsibly, focusing on the impact of AI on education and knowledge. She will speak on 1 October at 11:00 a.m. at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao on “De aquellos sesgos, estos algoritmos”.

She will be joined by AI expert Carmen Torrijos, who will give the talk  "IA para el bien social. ¿Cómo utilizarla?”  Registration.

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