Margrethe Vestager’s Visit to Madrid amidst a Series of Exciting Collaborative Events with IE University

In case you missed it on November 17, IE University had the incredible pleasure of hosting Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, in a series of events at IETower.

In the European Digital Agenda and Competitive Framework talk, students got to hear the latest from the Commissioner herself in sustainable business, green practices and how to harness digital technologies for innovation.

Students session

IE University had the pleasure of welcome Vestager on a session with students wher ethe main topic was. Quo culpa quaerat

Vestager shared her views on the evolution of technology, climate change and the need to build societies that foster accountability, highlighting:

• With regard to AI, the aim is to regulate the use of technology to ensure no bias and give small businesses a fair chance.

• The groundbreaking Digital Services Act is safe for both EU democracy and its citizens.

• There is need to find a balance between enabling freedom of expression and ensuring that illegal activities, such as hate speech, are promptly taken down.

Margrethed vestager at enlighted event

If you missed Vestager at Enlighted, here it is her session about “The Future of the Digital Society”.