Special Events
Wed, Aug 26th, @ 2 PM
LIC 2nd Fl Cafeteria
Join us for a special guest presentation exploring the potential for artificial intelligence to affect access and opportunity across education, health, government, and community life, while considering the choices and challenges involved in making AI tools equitable and accessible.
Abran Maldonado is a global AI innovator, keynote speaker, and co-founder of Create Labs, a minority founded AI lab recognized by VentureBeat as one of the Most Promising AI Startups. As an early collaborator and tester with leading AI organizations including OpenAI, Google AI, NVIDIA, and ElevenLabs, Abran builds cutting-edge AI systems across education, enterprise, healthcare, and digital human design. His work includes launching Mastercard’s small business AI platform, developing the first AI mayor for Portugal, and creating C.L.Ai.R.A., the world’s first AI-powered digital woman of color.
Abran’s insights on the future of AI, work, and culture have been featured in The Washington Post, Wired, and Fast Company, and he has delivered keynote talks globally—from Italy and London to Qatar and Zambia—helping organizations navigate the shift toward an AI-powered world.
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