• The November 30 event will feature speakers such as Walter Isaacson (Elon Musk Biographer), Jane Lauder (The Estée Lauder Companies), David Vélez (Nubank), Marc Benioff (Salesforce), Matías Muchnik (NotCo); and will be hosted by Cleo Abram, Emmy-nominated Video Journalist
• Register for free at converge.globant.com

NEW YORK – November 27, 2023 — Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, today announced its annual flagship event, CONVERGE. AI: Limitless Disruption, a global gathering with high-profile thought leaders and industry-relevant speakers at the forefront of tech, including Marc Benioff, Chair & CEO at Salesforce; David Vélez, Founder & CEO at Nubank; Walter Isaacson, Best-Selling Author & Acclaimed Historian; and Jane Lauder, Executive Vice President and Chief Data Officer of The Estée Lauder Companies, among others. The event will be streamed on November 30th, 11 am EST.

“In a world where tech is a big part of our everyday lives, Globant's important mission is to connect with and inspire people around the globe. We want to show how technology, creativity, and innovation are changing businesses, creating new opportunities, and enabling greater connections around the world,” said Martín Migoya, CEO of Globant. “Last year, Generative AI created a disruptive hit, thus opening a new chapter in artificial intelligence. At our flagship annual event, CONVERGE, experts will share their knowledge and experience to help business leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, techies, and decision-makers gain a better understanding of AI's possibilities.”

CONVERGE Lineup

Globant’s main event gathers top minds from different industries to share firsthand how AI is reinventing work, businesses, and industries. This year's lineup includes:

• Marc Benioff, Chair & CEO at Salesforce
• David Vélez, Founder & CEO at Nubank
• Walter Isaacson, Best-Selling Author & Acclaimed Historian
• Jane Lauder, Executive Vice President and Chief Data Officer of The Estée Lauder Companies
• João Paulo Ferreira, CEO of Natura & Co. Latin America
• Gillian Zucker, President of Business Operations for the Los Angeles Clippers
• Martín Migoya, CEO & Co-founder of Globant
• Cleo Abram, Emmy-nominated Video Journalist
• Patricia Pomies, Chief Operating Officer of Globant
• Guibert Englebienne, Co-founder, President of Latam & Globant X
• Anselmo Ramos, Co-founder of the award-winning ad agency GUT
• Diego Tártara, Chief Technology Officer at Globant
• Wanda Weigert, Global Chief Brand Officer at Globant
• Carolina Dolan, Chief Digital Officer at Globant
• Elena Morettini, Sustainable Business Studio Director at Globant
• Sabina Schneider, Chief Solutions Officer North America at Globant
• Matías Muchnik, CEO & Co-founder at NotCo
• Andrew McLaughlin, Co-Founder & Partner of Higher Ground Labs
• Blake Scholl, Founder & CEO of Boom Supersonic
• Dan Macklin, Co-Founder & President of Summer
• Daniella Loftus, Founder & CEO of DRAUP
• Emi Gal, Co-Founder & CEO of Ezra
• James Vincent, Founder & CEO of FNDR
• Jana Eggers, CEO of Nara Logics
• Jose Valls, CEO of GenZ
• Kevin Guo, Co-Founder and CEO of Hive
• Sofía Englebienne, Founder and CEO of Eter Studios

With a constant addition of creativity, CONVERGE ignites inspiration and challenges conventional boundaries. In this edition, AI takes center stage, providing attendees with new and groundbreaking insights for business reinvention and possibilities, exploring how companies are using technology and its many implications, such as data, ethics, and its impact on society. Additionally, discussions will focus on how we can harness this technological evolution as a force for good, as the true value lies in achieving the right balance between human and artificial intelligence. Another important topic will be the trends for the next year: where we are headed and what the next great big thing in tech will be. 

Last year’s CONVERGE: Reinventing Connections event had more than 27,000 virtual registrations, and featured experts such as Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company; Karlie Kloss, American supermodel and Founder of Kode With Klossy; Tristan Harris, Co-Founder and President of the Center for Humane Technology; Dr. Bertalan Meskó, Director of The Medical Futurist Institute; Refik Anadol, Media Artist, Director and Pioneer in the Aesthetics of Machine Intelligence; Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO of Thrive and Founder of the Huffington Post; Swan Sit, Marketing Maven, Investor and Speaker; Roberto Carlos, FIFA Legend; and Oscar Mayo, Executive Director of LaLiga.

To learn more about the event and to register for CONVERGE. AI: Limitless Disruption, visit  https://converge.globant.com/

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About CONVERGE

CONVERGE is Globant’s flagship annual event that gathers some of the brightest minds reshaping the future. From Buenos Aires to Madrid to New York, the event has landed in the main hubs of the world to share the insights of visionary leaders such as Bob Iger, Steve Wozniak, Prof. Yuval Harari, Cathay Hackl, Arianna Huffington, Guy Kawasaki, Refik Anadol, Karlie Kloss, will.i.am, James Corden, and many more. Over CONVERGE’s past editions, the event has been attended by more than 45,000 people and featured more than 35 renowned speakers. 

About Globant

We are a digitally native company that helps organizations reinvent themselves and unleash their potential. We are the place where innovation, design, and engineering meet at scale. 

• We have more than 27,500 employees, and are present in 30 countries across 5 continents working for companies like Google, Electronic Arts and Santander, among others.
• We were named a Worldwide Leader in AI Services (2023) and Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services (2020) by IDC MarketScape report.
• We stand among the top 100 fastest-growing companies in the world (2023) according to Fortune.
• We were also featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
• We are active members of The Green Software Foundation (GSF) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.

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• In 2024, the company will support Colapinto in his ambition to compete in the FIA Formula 2 Championship 
• From November 24-26, 2023, Colapinto will also participate in the F2 race at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi with Globant’s support

ABU DHABI – November 24, 2023 — Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, today announced that it will be sponsoring Franco Colapinto, an Argentine driver, for his debut in the FIA Formula 2 Championship in 2024.

With Globant’s support, Colapinto will also participate in the F2 race at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, taking place from November 24-26, 2023. On November 28, he will pilot the Williams FW45 in the official Young Driver Test, marking him as the first Argentinian to participate in an official F1 session in more than 20 years.

"As a company that was born in Argentina, we are proud to accompany Franco Colapinto on his major achievement of becoming the first Argentine driver to compete in the FIA Formula 2 Championship in a decade. Moreover, we want to support his ambition to become the next Argentine driver in Formula 1 in the years to come,” said Martín Migoya, CEO of Globant. “As a leading technology company, we are committed to transforming the sports industry, providing solutions to bring fans closer to the game, and elevating the overall experience," said Martín Migoya, CEO of Globant.

At only 20 years old, Franco Colapinto is a rising star in motorsports. He made a significant impact with his debut victory in Formula 4 at 15, and in 2020, he earned the title of “Rookie Champion” in the Formula Renault Eurocup. In 2021, he showcased his talents in sports cars by securing the “Rookie of the Year” title.

Last year, Franco made the leap to International Formula 3, capturing attention with a pole position in his debut qualification. He concluded the season with two wins and three podiums. In 2023, he returned to FIA F3, securing two more victories and three additional podium finishes.

“I am very excited to have Globant on board as I take this important step in my career,” said Argentinian Racer, Franco Colapinto. “I am proud to have such an innovative and forward-thinking company as my partner. I will carry them proudly in my car on the way to F2 wins. Can’t wait to get our journey started!”

Globant is expanding its presence in the world of elite sports organizations, with a portfolio that includes Major League Rugby, FIFA, and the LA Clippers, among others. Founded in 2003, the company is now present in 30 countries with more 27,500 employees worldwide, and is at the forefront of digital transformation, redefining the future of various sports such as soccer, basketball, rugby, and more. 

About Globant

We are a digitally native company that helps organizations reinvent themselves and unleash their potential. We are the place where innovation, design, and engineering meet at scale. 

• We have more than 27,500 employees, and are present in 30 countries across 5 continents working for companies like Google, Electronic Arts and Santander, among others.
• We were named a Worldwide Leader in AI Services (2023) and Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services (2020) by IDC MarketScape report.
• We stand among the top 100 fastest-growing companies in the world (2023) according to Fortune.
• We were also featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
• We are active members of The Green Software Foundation (GSF) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.
   

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