Ceremony to Take Place on November 25, 2024, at Harvard University’s Loeb House
Boston, MA, November 11, 2024 —The Boston Global Forum is proud to announce that French President Emmanuel Macron will be honored with the 2024 World Leader for Peace and Security Award. The prestigious award ceremony is scheduled for November 25, 2024, at the historic Loeb House at Harvard University.
The award recognizes President Macron for his exemplary leadership and contributions in promoting peace and security in Europe and around the world.
Governor Michael Dukakis, co-founder and chairman of the Boston Global Forum, praised President Macron for his dedication to global peace and his forward-thinking approach to AI innovation, the AI economy, and the development of a new democratic model influenced by artificial intelligence. He highlighted that President Macron’s commitment to fostering peace, advancing the integration of the European Union, and promoting AI development sets a powerful example for leaders everywhere.
President Macron expressed his gratitude for the prestigious honor and emphasized the importance of international collaboration in shaping the future of AI and democracy. He underscored the need to accelerate innovation, invest wisely, and regulate appropriately to harness the potential of AI for the benefit of all humanity.
President Emmanuel Macron’s Contributions to World Peace and Stability
Elected President of France in 2017 and re-elected in 2022, Emmanuel Macron has actively engaged in international efforts aimed at promoting world peace and stability through:
- Mediation in International Conflicts: President Macron has played a key role in mediating conflicts such as the Ukraine-Russia war, advocating for diplomatic solutions and de-escalation of tensions.
- Middle East Diplomacy: He has engaged in dialogue with Middle Eastern leaders to promote peace and stability in the region.
- Strengthening the European Union: A strong advocate for a more integrated and sovereign EU, President Macron believes that a united Europe can be a significant force for global peace. Leadership in fighting against climate change and against poverty: he promoted an integrated approach between the fight against poverty and the fight for the planet, through the Paris Pact for People and the Planet (4P) which today gathers close to 70 countries from all regions of the world. He also initiated the One Planet Summit in 2017, which contributed to reinventing multilateralism, intensifying international cooperation and taking tangible action for the planet. Several summits on the planet, ocean, forests, poles and glaciers took place in the past few years.
- Paris Peace Forum: He initiated the Paris Peace Forum to encourage international cooperation and collective governance in addressing global challenges.
Through these efforts, President Macron aims to address both the immediate and underlying causes of conflict, promoting a more peaceful and cooperative international community.
Leadership in AI Innovation and Security for New Democracy
President Macron has been a vocal leader in advancing artificial intelligence programs for the future of France and Europe. He emphasizes the need for Europe to accelerate innovation, invest strategically, and regulate appropriately to remain competitive on the global stage.
He advocates for the development of European AI leaders and believes that a vibrant European AI ecosystem benefits not only Europe but also the global tech community. These efforts aim to shape a new democracy enhanced by AI.
Release of New AI Strategy Report
A new report on AI strategy—AI World Society for New Democracy—will be released at the November 25 conference. Prepared by the Boston Global Forum and conducted by a team of international strategists, the report outlines a framework for leveraging AI to enhance new models of democracy.
About the World Leader for Peace and Security Award
Since 2015, the Boston Global Forum and the Michael Dukakis Institute have presented the World Leader for Peace and Security Award to distinguished leaders who have made remarkable contributions to global peace and security. Past recipients include:
- Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany
- Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan
- Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission
- Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations
- Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma), Humanitarian and Spiritual Leader
About the Boston Global Forum
The Boston Global Forum (BGF) brings together world leaders, distinguished thinkers, innovators, and promising young leaders to seek peaceful solutions to the challenges of our times.
About the AI World Society (AIWS)
Since its inception in November 2017, the Artificial Intelligence World Society (AIWS), founded by the Boston Global Forum, has been at the forefront of shaping the governance of artificial intelligence and fostering new models of democracy. Through collaborations with global leaders and top AI thinkers, AIWS has introduced innovative initiatives and frameworks aimed at harnessing AI for the betterment of society and humanity.
Contacts
- For further details about BGF and AIWS, please contact Tuan Anh Nguyen, Co-founder, Co-chair, and Chief Executive Officer of the Boston Global Forum, at +1 617 286 6589 or [email protected].
- Editors and reporters may contact Ramu Damodaran, BGF Executive Board Member, at +1 (347) 409-1747 or [email protected].
