Jimmy Wales
Jimmy Wales
Jimmy Wales is a globally recognized futurist and the visionary entrepreneur behind Wikipedia, the world’s fourth-most-popular website and a cornerstone of the free-access knowledge movement. Since 2001, Wikipedia has become a vital global utility and a primary bulwark against misinformation.
A sought-after keynote speaker, Wales provides deep insights into AI, digital governance and societal resilience. He is a recipient of the TIME 100 and was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. His forthcoming book, The Seven Rules of Trust (co-authored with Dan Gardner), distills the principles of Wikipedia into a practical guide for building lasting institutions in an era of declining credibility.
Based in London, Wales is a prominent voice in global tech discourse, advocating for media literacy, transparency and human-led editorial standards. He remains a steadfast believer in trust and open collaboration as the essential foundations for enduring progress.