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Barcelona to host the first global summit on digital rights in May
In May, Barcelona will be the venue for the Encuentro Internacional de Derechos Digitales, an international meeting focused on digital rights and the future of artificial intelligence. The event will bring together experts, leaders, and policymakers to discuss how to regulate a technology that is already part of everyday life.
The aim of the event, promoted by the Ministerio de Transformación Digital, is to move towards a framework that combines innovation with the protection of rights. The idea is clear: to ensure that the development of artificial intelligence remains tied to ethical principles and its real impact on people.
During the sessions, risks, opportunities, and proposals will be analysed to prevent uncontrolled use of these technologies. The debate will include how to protect fundamental rights in digital environments and how to adapt regulations to a rapidly evolving context.
The event, scheduled for 13 and 14 May at the Llotja del Mar, reinforces Barcelona’s role as a technology hub in southern Europe and as a meeting place for global debates. The city, which already brings together companies, talent, and sector events, seeks to consolidate its position in an increasingly strategic field.
For citizens, these kinds of meetings are not remote: they influence how digital tools that affect work, privacy, or public services are regulated. The decisions made here could shape everything from the use of artificial intelligence in public administration to its presence in daily life. After the event, attention will turn to the conclusions and how they are translated into concrete policies. Barcelona is staking not only its international standing, but also its ability to lead a technological model that directly impacts urban life.