With a steadfast commitment to honoring scientific breakthroughs that create meaningful impact at scale, Season 4 of the “Unveil the Future” podcast continues to engage visionary leaders whose work not only advances knowledge, but also elevates ethical responsibility and global collaboration. 

In the opening episode of Season 4, we are honored to feature Professor Edson Prestes — Full Professor at the Institute of Informatics, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, and a globally respected authority in AI ethics, robotics standards, and responsible technological development.

Beyond academia, Professor Prestes plays an influential role in shaping how AI is governed worldwide through his leadership within IEEE Standards, his engagement with global policy bodies, and his active participation in international scientific communities. He is also one of VinFuture’s most active nominators, contributing to the identification of scientific breakthroughs with meaningful real-world impact.

In December 2025, he joined VinFuture Sci-Tech Week in Vietnam as a speaker at the symposium “AI Ethics and Safety for Humanity,” fostering meaningful exchanges with scientists, researchers, and the broader academic community in Vietnam. In this compelling conversation, Professor Prestes reflects on his journey with VinFuture, the responsibility of recognizing science that goes beyond technical excellence to truly serve humanity, the ethical risks emerging in today’s rapidly evolving AI landscape, and why nomination is a powerful act that helps shape the future direction of global science.

Tune in to Episode 1 of Unveil the Future – Season 4 to explore how AI can be designed and recognized with responsibility at its core.