Luis Falcón Martín, a visionary in the realms of free software and social medicine, will be one of our keynote speakers at FOSSCOMM 2024. As the founder of GNU Solidario, an organization dedicated to harnessing open source software for education and healthcare, Falcón has spent his career bridging technology with humanitarian efforts. Known for creating GNU Health, a comprehensive health and hospital information management system, Falcón has pioneered the use of free software to tackle critical challenges in global health, making healthcare technology accessible, transparent, and equitable.
In his keynote, “Quo Vadis, Free Software? Quo Vadis, Society?”, Falcón will explore the evolving role of free software within the broader context of social progress. With a background in both computer science and medicine, he brings a unique perspective on how open source can empower communities, protect privacy, and address social injustices. This talk promises to spark important discussions on the future of free software and its potential to shape a fairer, healthier society. Join us to hear Falcón’s insights and his call to action for a future where technology serves humanity’s highest needs.
