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Xunta de Galicia and Camino de Santiago come to Mallorca to learn about technological trends in global tourism. Xunta de Galicia and Camino de Santiago will sponsor, for the second time, the international conference CON-X 2023, which will take place in Mallorca on 10 May and will be attended by world leaders in the global tourism sector.

Gerd Leonhard, CEO of The Futures Agency and renowned expert in technology and media, will be one of the keynote speakers at CON-X 2023 in Mallorca, where he will address the topic of ChatGPT, AI, and the future of travel.

Lionel Scaloni, the current coach of the Argentina national football team, will be participating in the CON-X 2023 Conference. Scaloni is one of the most distinguished coaches of the moment, and his presence at the event promises to be a unique opportunity to learn from his experience and knowledge.

TravelgateX returns to CON-X 2023 with a new concept "Uncut, now it's personal", a conference focused on tourism technology and artificial intelligence that opens the door to inspiring personal experiences and debate on personalization in the sector. It also aims to boost networking and business success with more than 350 executives from companies in the tourism sector. 

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly prevalent, it is important to consider the ethical implications and challenges associated with this technology.

In this interview, we speak with Shiyi Pickrell, SVP of Expedia Group Data and AI, who shares insights on eliminating bias in data and the importance of sharing knowledge. We also discuss the impact of AI on the job market in the tourism sector, the skills necessary for working in the field of AI, and the potential applications and advances that we can expect to see in the coming years.

In this interview, Daniel Hansens, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Slack, provides his perspective on the ethical challenges that AI poses in the tourism industry. He also discusses how AI might affect the job market in the sector and offers advice for those interested in pursuing a career in AI. Furthermore, he shares his insights on the potential applications and advances of AI in tourism, emphasizing the importance of striking a balance between AI and the human touch of travel.