Antoni Mestre is a Policy Officer at the AI Office of the European Commission, where he works on the development and implementation of public policies related to artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on human-centered, trustworthy, and responsible AI.
With a strong academic background, Antoni has previously worked as a researcher at the Valencian Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence and as an assistant professor at the Open University of Catalonia. His work has focused on human-centered artificial intelligence, explainable systems, and human-computer interaction, emphasizing the responsible integration of technology into society.
In addition to his policy and academic roles, Antoni has extensive experience collaborating with international and governmental institutions. He has worked with the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency on AI projects for nuclear non-proliferation and with European institutions on security and defense. Nationally, he has served as an external advisor to the Corts Valencianes (Valencian Parliament) and as a member of the expert committee of the Ministry of Youth and Adolescence of Spain, contributing to the development of policies on technology and education.
Antoni’s dedication to research and innovation has been recognized with multiple awards, underscoring his commitment to leveraging technology for societal benefit.