We are excited to announce that Joaquín Cuenca Abela, Co-Founder and CEO of Freepik, will join our upcoming EU-Startups Summit on May 9-10 in Malta.
With his dynamic leadership and creative vision, Joaquín has driven Freepik’s remarkable growth since its inception in 2010. Based in Malaga, Spain, Freepik has emerged as a global powerhouse in the digital content space, boasting a rich repository of over a million graphic resources. Under the umbrella of Freepik Company, they offer world-leading design and creativity tools such as Freepik, Flaticon, Iconfinder, Slidesgo, Videvo and Wepik. The firm, which has been mainly bootstrapped, was also listed in the Financial Times “Fastest Growing European Companies” and growing its team to about 600 employees and more than 52,000 registered contributors. In 2023, they acquired the competing photo marketplace EyeEm and accelerated the US expansion.
At the EU-Startups Summit, Joaquín will deliver an engaging talk on “How the impact of AI is transforming (y)our industry and what can you do about it” This session promises to be a treasure trove of insights, drawing from Joaquín’s extensive experience in leveraging AI and digital tools to revolutionize the design and creative industries.
With Freepik’s impressive trajectory and Joaquín’s expertise in the intersection of technology, creativity, and business, attendees at the Summit are in for an enlightening experience. His session will not only inspire but also provide practical strategies for startups and scaleups looking to harness the power of AI in enhancing their operations and offerings.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to gain invaluable insights from Joaquín Cuenca Abela and other leading figures in the startup world. Make sure to visit our dedicated event page for more details and updates on this must-attend event. See you in Malta for an unforgettable experience at the EU-Startups Summit!
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