Estoril (Lisbon), Portugal | June 29–July 2, 2025
Unicorn Summit 2025:Founders, Investors, and Ideas for Impact
The Unicorn Summit brought together visionary startup founders, seasoned angel investors, venture capital leaders, and world-class speakers to explore how technology can help solve humanity's greatest challenges. Guided by the mission to advance the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, the summit served as a catalyst for building a future of abundance through innovation and collaboration. Over four days, participants engaged in high-energy panels, thought-provoking keynotes, and strategic networking opportunities designed to accelerate the next generation of global impact ventures. The Unicorn Summit remains a premier platform for uniting capital, talent, and ideas to shape a better world.
GliaNet Alliance participation
Keynote: "Of Unicorns, Zebras, and Akitas: A Journey to Net Fiduciaries™" by Richard Whitt
GliaNet Alliance played an active role at Unicorn Summit 2025, with President Richard Whitt taking the stage twice on July 1st.
- Richard joined the panel "Future Imperatives: Designing a Wise Civilization in the Age of AI" alongside global futurists, policy experts, and technology leaders, exploring how governance and ethical frameworks can guide AI toward societal well-being.
- Richard also delivered a keynote talk, "Of Unicorns, Zebras, and Akitas: A Journey to Net Fiduciaries™", sharing GliaNet's vision for trustworthy digital intermediaries and a more accountable internet.
Through these engagements, GliaNet reinforced its commitment to human-centered governance and shaping the ethical foundations of emerging technologies.
You can check out a brief recap of our time at the Unicorn Summit, HERE.
Richard's Keynote talk forthcoming.