S2 Episode 7: Beyond Boundaries - Dr. Victor Santiago Pineda

http://www.pinedafoundation.org/

DR. VICTOR SANTIAGO PINEDA is a globally recognized leader in innovation, inclusion, and

accessibility. He is a distinguished humanitarian, inspirational speaker, and a leading expert in smart city

development. He is a two-time presidential appointee by US President Barack Obama, government

delegate for the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the UN Habitat’s New Urban Agenda, World

Economic Forum council member, Chancellor’s Post-Doctoral Fellow for Academic Diversity at UC

Berkeley, and Research Fellow at the World Institute on Disability and Public Policy Fellow at the

Dubai School of Government. With an extensive background in academia, advocacy, and social impact

entrepreneurship, Dr. Pineda has left a notable mark on the world through his dedication to inclusivity

and accessibility.

During Obama’s administration, Dr. Pineda received two appointments, including a role on the

Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. He also collaborated with UNICEF and was

a key voice in drafting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

A revered figure in accessibility, Dr. Pineda often advises governments and major corporations. He

founded the Pineda Foundation / World ENABLED and co-launched the Smart Cities for All Global

Initiative, promoting inclusive urban environments.

At the World Economic Forum, Dr. Pineda focuses on integrating IoT and AI for urban inclusion. At UC

Berkeley, his research has influenced urban planning and social policy. He also contributes to the World

Institute on Disability and the Dubai School of Government.

Dr. Pineda’s dedication to inclusivity establishes him as a leading visionary, continually driving policy and

urban transformations towards greater accessibility.