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Toni Roldán
Learn how to build economic and societal resilience amid AI disruption with Toni Roldán, expert on European affairs and the social impact of technology. Toni equips business leaders with actionable insights on automation, labour transformation, and geopolitical shifts. Former Spanish MP and Director of the Esade Centre for Economic Policy and Political Economy (EsadeEcPol).
Toni Roldán is an economist who examines how artificial intelligence, labour transformation, and geopolitical shifts are reshaping Europe's position in the global economy. He directs the ESADE Centre for Economic Policy and Political Economy (ESADEpol) and serves as Visiting Professor in Practice at the London School of Economics.
Toni served three terms as a Member of Parliament in Spain, where he led budget negotiations as Economic Spokesperson and Head of Policy for Ciudadanos. He has worked for the European Commission, the European Parliament, and Eurasia Group, bringing analytical rigour to political risk assessment. He co-authored the book, Recovering the Future: Twelve Proposals to Change Spain, and contributes regularly to national and international media.
Toni's expertise helps organisations navigate the intersection of technological disruption and policy change. He translates complex economic trends into actionable insights for business leaders facing decisions about automation, workforce planning, and market expansion in an era of shifting global alliances. His research on structural reforms provides frameworks for building competitive advantage while maintaining social cohesion.
Audiences leave Toni's presentations with clarity on three fronts: how AI will transform their industries, what Europe's evolving role means for international business strategy, and how businesses can balance innovation, stability, and long-term vision. His talks combine data-driven analysis with practical implications for strategic planning.
Book Toni Roldán to understand the economic and geopolitical forces that will define the next decade of European business.
Topics, sessions and talks
In his keynote, Toni Roldán examines the impact of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies on work, productivity, and income distribution. He discusses the risks of inequality and labour displacement, emphasising the need for effective policies in education, taxation, and innovation. Attendees will learn how to navigate the challenges of an automated economy and the strategies necessary for a fair transition that benefits all workers.
Toni Roldán analyses Europe's role in a fragmented global landscape characterised by U.S.-China technological competition, the Ukraine conflict, and the challenges of the green transition. He discusses strategies for Europe to enhance its strategic autonomy, uphold democratic values, and reclaim leadership amid rising global uncertainty. Attendees will learn how Europe can navigate these complexities to secure its future and influence on the world stage.
Toni Roldán leverages his experience in European institutions and Parliament to explore how nations can strengthen their economic and democratic resilience against future crises. He emphasises the importance of balancing innovation with stability and maintaining a long-term vision. Attendees will learn effective strategies for enhancing resilience and fostering sustainable growth in their own contexts.
Toni Roldán delivers unmatched insights into how artificial intelligence and geopolitical changes are transforming European markets, drawing from his unique blend of parliamentary experience and academic expertise at ESADE and LSE. His presentations equip business leaders with clear strategies for navigating technological disruption while capitalising on emerging policy opportunities across Europe. Secure Toni Roldán now to gain the competitive intelligence your organisation needs for the decade ahead.
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Toni Roldán structures his talks around a three-part analytical framework, delivering data-driven analysis of AI, labour markets, and geopolitical trends before translating findings into strategic implications for business planning.
Toni Roldán's sessions address the future of work and AI-driven labour transformation, Europe's strategic position in a fragmented geopolitical landscape, and structural reforms for economic and democratic resilience. He directs ESADEpol at ESADE and holds a Visiting Professor in Practice position at the London School of Economics, having previously served three terms as a Member of Parliament in Spain where he led budget negotiations as Economic Spokesperson for Ciudadanos.
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