Salamanca Tech Summit is back!
Salamanca Tech Summit is not just a conference, it's the epicenter where technology, innovation, and talent converge to shape the future.
From April 15th to 17th, Salamanca will once again become the key meeting point for researchers, companies, startups, and investors. Here, we connect talent, ideas, and forward-looking vision so that amazing things happen!
If you want to boost your project with the most advanced technology, are looking for high-level networking and knowledge transfer to foster innovation, the Summit offers the perfect platform to collaborate with industry leaders and access new opportunities.
Program
Time
Topic
09:30
14:00
Innovation building the future
Main Hall
09:30
09:45
Innovation building the future
Presentation of a new edition of Salamanca Tech Summit: renewed, innovative and connected with new trends, we will discover everything we will experience during these three days.
Bea Solano
Journalist and presenter. Known for her work at Antena 3
Chema Nieto
Entrepreneur, communication scientist and journalist. CEO Socialnius, PR & Comms
09:45
10:20
Hacking the fear of transparency
A look at the true barrier to transparency: not technology, but the fear of showing and being held accountable.
Jaime Gómez Obregón
Data engineer and public transparency consultant; known as "the transparency hacker"
10:20
10:50
The innovation that changes a city. Institutional Opening
Institutional intervention to share the vision, commitment and alliances that are driving Salamanca's innovative future.
Alfonso Fernández Mañueco
President of the Regional Government of Castile and León
Carlos García Carbayo
Mayor of Salamanca
Juan Manuel Corchado
Rector of the University of Salamanca
10:50
11:25
The AI driving talent, innovation and technology. Training, business and investment for economic development
A space to analyse how training in artificial intelligence can become an advantage for people, companies and territories. A conversation about talent, innovation, competitiveness, investment and economic growth.
Jorge Barrero
Director General of the COTEC Foundation for innovation
Isabel Gracia Vargas
Brand and Reputation Lead for Google Spain and Portugal
Guillermo Vieira
Head of Training and Engagement in the BBVA Global AI Adoption team
Ana Delgado (moderator)
Journalist specialising in entrepreneurship, innovation and startups
11:25
11:55
AI with real impact: from enthusiasm to projects that work
A practical look at applied artificial intelligence, focusing on useful, feasible projects capable of generating real impact.
Daniel Marote
International consultant in applied artificial intelligence and business growth
11:55
12:20
Swimming towards the future
A dialogue on effort, leadership and resilience to understand what attitudes allow us to face change and move forward with ambition.
Gemma Mengual
Double Olympic medallist in synchronised swimming. Leading figure in sports leadership and excellence
12:20
12:55
The new digital equation: data, energy and connectivity
Discussion panel to address how data, energy and connectivity are redefining competitiveness and the development of the digital economy.
Luis Collado
Senior Manager News Partnerships at Google
Josep Maria Echarri
Managing Partner & CEO of Inveready
Javier Hernández Fernández
Technological innovation executive at Iberdrola
Victor Jiménez
Datacom CTO in the Enterprise business unit of Huawei Technologies Spain
María José Serranillos (moderator)
Journalist at Expansión; specialising in startups and entrepreneurship
12:55
13:20
Who’s in charge when AI makes decisions on its own?
A conversation about the future of payments, human judgement and invisible trust in the age of artificial intelligence.
Juan José Llorente
Adyen Country Manager for Spain and Portugal
Juan Manuel Barrionuevo (moderator)
Founder and CEO of Copernion; promoter of Stemia
13:20
14:00
Companies creating the future, wealth and opportunities
A look at how innovation and talent become the engine that generates future, wealth and opportunities for the territory.
Ricardo Hernández Hernández
Co-founder of DareMapp
Ignacio Ruiz
Director ATALIX SOC
Sebastián Torres
External advisor of counsel at LEGAL INNOVA
Jorge García
CEO of Grupo Ecotisa
Nicanor Martín
Director of ALS Salamanca
Ignacio García
Director General of Mirat Fertilizantes
Julián Herrero
President and founder of Meins
14:00
16:00
Networking
16:00
19:00
From audience to business
Main Hall
16:00
17:00
From blog to business group: how to build a profitable digital business in Spain
Podcast with Javier Sanz about one of the great leaps in the digital environment: turning an audience into a solid and profitable company.
Javier Sanz
Content creator and digital entrepreneur. @JaviZone
17:00
17:35
Decoded: AI-powered marketing
Conversation about the real impact of artificial intelligence in marketing, with a focus on strategy, practical application and results.
Gustavo Beltrán
Marketing and AI consultant. Included in the Forbes list
17:35
19:00
The attitude that changes a city
Lecture on the collective energy, mindset and ambition required to turn a city with talent into a city that makes things happen.
Emilio Duró
Business coach and speaker expert in achieving success
16:30
17:50
Technology for better living
Agora
16:30
17:00
Daily life. Common problems in the face of technology
Conversation about real daily barriers: complicated procedures, fear of not understanding, poorly accessible websites or technologies that promise much but do not always translate well into daily life.
Higinio Febrero
University of Experience (USAL)
Helena Rodríguez
Occupational therapist and project technician for technology and innovation at ASPRODES
Beatriz Pérez Hernández
Trustee of the AVIVA Foundation. Responsible for the area of families and personal independence
Esther Pérez Dalmeda
Director of ONCE Salamanca
Elia Guardiola (moderator)
Communication strategist and brand narrative expert
17:00
17:30
Technology that already helps: projects for a easier and more independent life
Demonstration of real projects that are already improving care, communication and independence in daily life.
José David García González
Researcher in the welfare and health area of the CARTIF Foundation. (EIAROB Project)
David Sanz González
ONCE Typhlotechnologist (ONCE accessibility projects)
Lucía Chapa Monteagudo
Engineer in charge of the accessibility and independent living area at COCEMFE (RUMBO Project)
17:30
17:50
Taking care of yourself also means protecting yourself from cyber scams
A useful reflection on the everyday risks that are also part of digital life: fraud, deception, identity theft and situations of vulnerability online.
Laura Giménez Hernández
Executive President of the National Police Retirees Association (AJPNE)
Pablo F. Iglesias
CEO of CyberBrainers and strategist in cybersecurity and online reputation
16:00
18:40
II Workshop On The Global Challenge of AI and Cybersecurity: Innovating for a Secure and Ethical Future
Towards a safer, ethical and innovative future
Rehearsal Room
Language: English
16:00
16:15
Great challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence
Opening of the session dedicated to presenting the great challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence from the perspective of security, trust, ethics and innovation.
Félix Ortega Mohedano
Director of the RTVE Chair at the University of Salamanca on children, young people and media
Mohamed Aborizka
Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science. AASTMT
16:20
16:50
Artificial intelligence in perspective: trust, innovation and shared challenges
How to approach artificial intelligence from a broad and shared perspective, focusing on trust, innovation and the challenges that will shape its development in the coming years.
Héctor René Suárez
Expert in Big Data, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. INCIBE
Ana Belén Gil
Co-director of the International Chair on trustworthy AI and demographic challenges. USAL
Alex Moruz
Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science. Alexandru Ioan Cuza University
Qiu Bin
Associate Professor, teacher of Artificial Intelligence School, NBPU
Luis Enrique Corredera (moderator)
Director of Artificial Intelligence. Deloitte
16:55
17:25
Cybersecurity in perspective: challenges, trust and cooperation
Cybersecurity from a broad and international perspective, focusing on shared challenges, digital trust and cooperation as key elements of the current technological environment.
Luis Martínez López
Director of the Sinbad2 research group. University of Jaén
Mona Dmeidi
Vice President of Artificial Intelligence at AAUP and Director of International Relations. Arab American University
Igor Lukic
Director of Research and Innovation in Cybersecurity at CSA
Shaojing Song
Vice Dean of the School of Computer and Information Engineering. Shanghai Polytechnic University
Héctor René Suárez (moderator)
Expert in Big Data, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. INCIBE
17:30
18:00
Ethical and technical challenges in the protection of the digital society
An analysis of the ethical dilemmas and the essential technical requirements to build a secure digital society, focusing on international standards, privacy and social responsibility.
Matei Mădălin
PhD student. Alexandru Ioan Cuza University
Carolina Zato
Senior lecturer and researcher at the Faculty of Computer Science. BISITE, USAL
Hu Keman
Professor, Director of Scientific Research Division, NBPU
Yi Liu
Associate Professor at the School of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence of Shandong Jianzhu University
Mohamed Aborizka (moderator)
Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science. AASTMT
18:05
18:35
MIL & AI: digital opportunities, risks and threats for children and young people
The challenges and opportunities that networks and digital environments pose for children and young people, from an educational, critical and protective perspective.
José Manuel Pérez Tornero
Director of the UNESCO Programme on Future and Innovation in Learning and Professor at the University of Barcelona
Teresa Martín García
Director of the Digital Projection Service at the University of Salamanca
Samy Tayie
Delegate of the President of the Arab Academy, AASTMS, and international expert in MIL, UNESCO
Patricia Nuñez Gómez
Director of the SOCMEDIA research group. Complutense University of Madrid
Félix Ortega Mohedano (moderator)
Director of the RTVE Chair at the University of Salamanca on children, young people and media
18:00
20:00
COMHIS: Hispanicity and technology
Leading without permission: from the School of Salamanca to Generation Z
Intermediate Room
18:00
18:30
Opening of COMHIS 2026
Claiming Hispanic leadership as a cultural, creative and transformative force, capable of connecting knowledge, community and innovation.
Raúl Sánchez
Vice-Rector for Internationalisation and Cooperation (USAL)
José Francisco Adserias
General Foundation of the University of Salamanca
Ana Belén Gil
Co-director of the International Chair on Trustworthy AI and Demographic Challenge (USAL)
Marina Alonso
Director of the COMHIS project
18:30
19:15
Leading without permission: the moral, scientific and knowledge-based leadership that forged Hispanicity
A reflection on the intellectual and moral legacy that helped forge Hispanicity, from the School of Salamanca to the present day, and on the forms of leadership that remain necessary today.
María José Rubio
Historian and writer. Corresponding academic of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts and Historical Sciences of Toledo
19:15
20:00
Creating in the Hispanic world, growing with purpose
Key elements for turning identity, shared vision and a sense of community into projects with impact and real growth potential in the Hispanic world.
Ángel Ballesteros
Entrepreneur, co-founder and Brand Manager of Archy Welfare; partner of Influencia Hispana
Javier Rojas
Founder of Influencia Hispana and General Director of the Hispanic Influence Awards
Time
Subject
09:30
11:40
Biotechnology for better living
Main Hall
09:30
09:40
Biotechnology and health: an ecosystem for better living
Carina Verdú
Journalist and presenter. Known for her work at Antena 3
Chema Nieto
Entrepreneur, communications expert and journalist. CEO Socialnius, PR & Comms
09:40
10:00
Learning medicine
From a haematology perspective, a look at progress through medicine that is more precise, more personalised and increasingly capable of anticipation.
María Victoria Mateos
Haematologist, Professor at the University of Salamanca and President of the Spanish Society of Haematology and Haemotherapy (SEHH)
10:00
10:40
Health without the nonsense: what the evidence says
Communicating health and science with rigour, accessibility and a human touch in an era defined by information overload, distrust and fake news.
Teresa Arnandis (Lady Science)
PhD in Biochemistry and Biomedicine, and science communicator
10:40
11:05
The new health intelligence
Data, biotechnology and innovation at the service of a new way of diagnosing, treating and supporting people.
Isabel Portero
Founder and CEO of Biohope; MD and specialist in internal medicine
Rafael Continente
Strategy development and value generation in the BIGAN Ecosystem. Aragon Institute of Health Sciences (IACS)
11:05
11:40
From the lab to the market: how to build a biotech
The journey that transforms scientific knowledge into a company, product and opportunities: barriers, strategies and success stories.
Raquel Parra
Strategy and Technological Development Director at Captoplastic
Pablo Mosquera
Investment Director at Unirisco
Alejandro Martí
Co-founder and co-CEO of Votum Labs
J. Eduardo Campos
Founder and CEO of Embedded-Knowledge, Inc.
Fede Durán (Chair)
Journalist and writer specialising in technology, innovation and start-ups; collaborator with media outlets such as The Objective, El Mundo and El Referente
11:40
14:00
Technology building the future
Main Hall
11:40
12:45
Google Gemini Masterclass for students
Practical session to learn how to use Gemini with discernment and apply it to daily university life. A more agile and intelligent way to study, research, organise ideas and work better.
Raúl Ordoñez
AI Communicator and content creator
12:45
13:20
Tech for the future: innovation for the energy transition
A conversation on how innovation can accelerate the energy transition when ecosystems, companies and responsible leadership connect. A look at the alliances, criteria and decisions that turn sustainability into real impact.
Fidel Rodríguez Batalla
Expert in innovation policy
Jorge Ruiz Peinado
Head of New Ventures at Moeve
Erica W. Campos
Strategic consultant, author and specialist in ethical leadership and global compliance
José Ángel Cuadrado (Chair)
Head of Digital Content and Director of "Lo que viene" at COPE
13:20
14:00
AI and your first salary: smart decisions when everything begins
The acquisition of economic and financial skills is presented today as a key foundation for personal and professional development. A session that broadens the Summit’s perspective and connects technological innovation with essential capabilities for a transforming work environment.
Esmeralda Gómez
Academic Director and specialist in financial architecture
11:00
14:00
Salamanca for Cajal, science and technology
Minor Hall
11:00
11:05
Salamanca for Cajal, science and technology
A welcome to open the block with a clear idea: understanding how Ramón y Cajal’s legacy doesn't just belong to the past, but continues to inspire the science that today thinks, researches and builds the future.
Chema Nieto
Entrepreneur, communications expert and journalist. CEO Socialnius, PR & Comms
11:05
11:20
Why Cajal?
Revisiting the figure of Ramón y Cajal to understand why his legacy remains key to the origins of modern neuroscience and contemporary science.
Carolina Hurtado
Head of the Immunology Area and Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, CEU San Pablo University
11:20
11:50
Why does Cajal continue to lead the science of the future?
Ramón y Cajal does not only belong to history, but also to the questions, progress and challenges of the science yet to come.
Ana María Fermoso
Vice-Rector for Research and Knowledge Transfer at UPSA and Professor of Software Engineering
David Ezpeleta
Vice-President of the Spanish Society of Neurology and Head of the Neurotechnology and AI area
Jesús Martínez
Scientific Researcher at the Institute of Geosciences (CSIC-UCM) and President of the Scientific and Technological Culture Commission of the Royal Academy of Sciences
11:50
12:10
Extraordinary brains
Two complementary perspectives to delve into one of science’s great mysteries: the brain and its extraordinary complexity.
Alberto Rábano
Coordinador de la Plataforma de Neuropatología y Biobanco, Fundación CIEN, ISCIII
Arantxa Tabernero
Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (USAL) and Director of the Institute of Neuroscience of Castile and León (INCYL)
12:10
12:35
From telemedicine to the personal digital twin
From a more predictive, personalised and data-driven medicine to remote care and digital twins.
Jesús María Hernández
Professor of Medicine (USAL) and Haematologist at the University Hospital of Salamanca
Carlos Escobar
Cardiologist at La Paz University Hospital and Scientific Coordinator of the DTx digital therapies consortium
Santiago González
CEO and founder of ARSOFT
Ignacio Coll (Chair)
Dean of the Professional College of Journalists of Castile and León
12:35
13:05
Why does Spain need a Cajal Museum?
The need to preserve, disseminate and project Ramón y Cajal’s legacy as an essential part of Spain’s scientific heritage.
Elena Giné
Legacy of D. Santiago at the Complutense University
Fernando de Castro
Legacy of D. Fernando de Castro
José Antonio Montejo
Great-great-grandson of D. Santiago Ramón y Cajal
Juan del Río-Hortega
Legacy of D. Pío del Río Hortega
13:05
13:30
Cajal: from AI to Neurorights
Your brain for sale: neurotechnology, mental privacy and the challenge of neurorights in 2026.
Ricardo Rivero
Professor of Administrative Law (USAL)
Rosario Arévalo
Vice-Rector for Academic Organisation and Faculty (USAL)
José Francisco Adserias (Chair)
General Foundation of the University of Salamanca
13:30
14:00
Ramón y Cajal Awards
Recognition of those who are turning research into real progress for society, in a moment dedicated to celebrating science, legacy and the future.
14:00
16:00
Networking
16:00
19:00
Salamanca that DOES: stay, create, share it
Ágora
16:00
16:30
From passion to project
Podcast with Pilar Pascual, @Agripilar, a farmer, livestock breeder and agricultural engineer from Salamanca who has turned the countryside into a brand, a project and a community. A conversation on how to undertake projects from within the territory and open up opportunities without giving up one's roots.
Pilar Pascual
Agricultural Engineer and founder of Agri Pilar
16:30
16:45
Talentum. Detecting potential, activating talent, opening the future
Presentation of the Talentum project: a commitment to detecting potential, activating it and connecting it with companies, opportunities and real projects from Salamanca.
Pedro Martínez Córdoba
Economic Development Councillor
16:45
17:10
The generation that didn't have to leave. Success stories of entrepreneurship in Salamanca
Local cases of entrepreneurship, where innovating also means creating value.
Julia Rodríguez
CEO and founder of the "Julia Rodríguez" physiotherapy clinic
Jorge González
CEO and co-founder of Restaurante Canijo, La Catedral del Pádel, and Mira Eventos
Javier Fuentes
Founder of San Martín charcuterie and chef at Torreón Ibérico Experience
María García Pescador
Founder of Shineyogamar
17:10
17:35
The generation that didn't have to leave. Success stories of entrepreneurship in Salamanca
Local cases of entrepreneurship, where innovating also means creating value.
María Bernardo Pérez
Legal Analyst at Ai Consultas
Juan Carrasco
Founding CEO of Synim Project
Enrique Cabero Silva
CEO and Founder of Verdix
Beatriz Santos
CEO and founder of Bsar.te and Arte en Vivo Studio
Jorge Luis Suárez Ferrero
CEO and founder of Makadu
17:35
18:00
Neuro-influence and emotional intelligence. The relational dimension of entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is not just about having a good idea: it is also about building trust, influencing, communicating well and creating relationships that open doors and foster growth.
Zacarías Romero
International speaker, high-impact trainer. Emotion-oriented neuro-selling
18:00
19:00
Be understood, be remembered, be chosen
Having a good idea isn't enough: you also need to know how to tell it so that others understand it, remember it and want to join in. Storytelling conference.
Elia Guardiola
Communication strategist and brand narrative
18:00
19:00
Flavour, industry and future. How to innovate without losing the origin
Lab Zone
18:00
18:40
Knowing where it comes from
Products with identity can grow, differentiate themselves and gain value without losing what makes them unique. Origin, traceability, process, innovation and market intersect here to show that tradition and innovation do not compete: they complement each other.
Rubén Hidalgo
Director of Impact Investment. Central Lechera Asturiana
Fernando Fregeneda
Founding partner and business development at La Antigua cheese factory
Dario Sánchez
Director of the Guijuelo meat industry fair. Guijuelo City Council
Antonio Gómez Robles
Patabrava
Agustín Labrador
Manager of Dominio de la Sierra and Bodegas Labrador
Nina Jareño (moderator)
Journalist specialising in the food industry and director of content at Interempresas Media
18:40
19:00
Tasting with narrative. The proof of origin
A guided tasting to move from conversation to experience. A moment to discover how origin, process and innovation are also perceived in the final product, and how authenticity can gain value while remaining genuine.
15:30
19:00
COMHIS: Hispanicity and Technology
Leading without permission: from the School of Salamanca to Generation Z
Intermediate Room
15:30
16:15
Geopolitics of the Hispanic world, online narratives and leadership
How do geopolitics, digital narratives and influence shape the construction of Hispanic leadership in an increasingly connected and contested environment?
Mikel Rufián
Security Director, qualified professional detective and intelligence analyst
16:15
17:00
The perception of Hispanic leadership: impact analysis on Hispanic audiences to generate bias and narratives of influence
What role do stories, biases and influence strategies play in how Hispanic audiences perceive leadership in the digital environment?
Paula González
Intelligence Manager at Future Space
17:15
18:00
Catapulting your project with artificial intelligence
AI is not optional, but the essential engine of modern growth, comparable in impact to the arrival of the PC or the Internet. Aimed at creators, popularisers and technical profiles, this presentation analyses how the integration of intelligent tools optimises workflows and fosters scalability.
Pere Vila
PhD Engineer, executive and technology strategist in audiovisual communication
18:00
18:45
Hispanic leadership: between myth and reality
Ideas, perceptions and realities that have defined Hispanic leadership, contrasting inherited imaginaries with the challenges and opportunities of the present.
Raúl Sánchez
Vice-Rector for Internationalisation and Cooperation (USAL)
David Doncel
Strategist in contemporary sociology and relations with East Asia
18:45
19:00
I Cajal NeuroChess Global Championship
Strategic thinking and innovation through a competition with an international vocation inspired by the legacy of Ramón y Cajal.
Amador González de la Nava
FIDE Master and Director of the Salamanca Chess Festival
16:00
19:30
The Jap! of animation
Rehearsal Room
16:00
16:45
The creative process: from idea to final product
What happens between a good idea and a finished piece of animation? A broad look at today's animation sector, where creative sensitivity, technical mastery and industrial vision coexist.
Sergio Navarro
Head of Video Game and Digital Art Studies at EVAD
Marta del Valle
Assistant Director of the Digital Design area at UEM
Jose A. Rodríguez
Business Development Director at Voxel School
Pilar Díaz
Production Director at The Glow Animation Studios
Santiago Lascano
Freelance animator and modeller | Lecturer at U-TAD
Daniel Martínez
Director of Pepe School Land
Time
Thematic
10:00
12:30
Women driving the future
A morning dedicated to female talent that inspires, leads, and paves the way through training, business, university, and innovation.
Agora
10:00
10:15
ASTI Talent&Tech Foundation Presentation. STEM Talent Girl Programme
An insight into STEM Talent Girl and the ASTI Talent&Tech Foundation's commitment to developing female talent in science and technology.
Raquel Barrios
Territorial Delegate of the ASTI Foundation in Zamora and Salamanca
10:15
11:15
The future takes the floor
Presentation of technological projects developed by students from the STEM Talent Girl programme.
Yasmina Franganillo Iglesias
STEM programme student
Teresa de las Cuevas Hernandez
STEM programme student
Beatriz Benavides Muñoz
STEM programme student
Inés Martín Martín
STEM programme student
11:30
12:00
Leading with your own voice: women, judgement, and confidence in times of change
What happens when a woman enters decision-making spaces? How do you lead with judgement, confidence, and your own voice? A face-to-face discussion on leadership, diversity, and the strength of managing without losing yourself.
Miriam Vinagre
Director of Client Banking Centre and Blue Branch BBVA
Elia Guardiola (moderator)
Communication strategist and brand storyteller
12:00
12:30
When talent takes shape: female leadership across university, business, and innovation
How talent is supported, organised, and turned into real impact. University, business, consultancy, and applied innovation intersect in a panel on female leadership, team management, and creating long-term opportunities.
Eva González
Journalist specialising in gastronomy, director and founder of hosteleriasalamanca.es
Andrea Rodríguez
HR Director Undanet Group
Rocío Schettini
General Director of the Autonomous University of Madrid Foundation
Beatriz García Miguélez
Director and founder of Novadelta Consultores
Rocío Llamas Ramos
Co-founder of Yaralab and specialist in clinical neurophysiology
Isabel de la Calle (moderator)
Journalist at Europa Press
10:00
13:30
The Jap! of video games
Rehearsal Room
10:00
10:45
Indie Identity: Game Feel and Community
Design, production, talent, and new ways of building projects from the gaming world.
Raquel Echeandía
PhD in Narrative Design and Video Game Production at UEM
Emilio Hurtado
Co-founder and Executive Partner at A1M | Founder and CEO of The Gaming Business
Sergio Navarro
Head of Video Game Studies and Digital Art at EVAD
Francisco Laprea
Independent Video Game Developer, Technical Artist | Trainer and Academic Coordinator at Voxel School
Raúl Carneros López
Freelance Video Game Designer | Professor at U-TAD
Javier Puertas
Director of Selecta Play
09:00
17:00
COMHIS: Hispanicity and Technology
Leading without permission: from the School of Salamanca to Generation Z
Intermediate Room
09:00
09:45
Millennials and Generation Z at the helm: leadership in action
Exploring how new generations are building leadership through creativity, digital identity, and the ability to activate communities, projects, and influence.
Camila Poggi
Content creator and strategic mind behind @bycamilapoggi
Luisa Fernanda Islas
Mexican content creator, actress, and singer
09:45
10:30
Networks for leading: digital notoriety, traffic generation, and social media entrepreneurship
Key insights to understanding how digital presence can transform into visibility, community, and opportunity, and how social networks have become a real space for leadership and entrepreneurship.
Javier Hernández
Director of Reload
10:30
11:15
Entrepreneurship, business, and strategic alliances: from idea to innovation
Key insights to understanding how entrepreneurship, business collaboration, and strategic alliances can strengthen relationships and opportunities within the Hispanic world on both sides of the Atlantic.
Omar Jiménez
Researcher, Business Incubator at Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico
11:30
16:30
"Lead Without Permission" Ideathon
Intensive workshop session to turn ideas into meaningful proposals, connect young talent, and put into practice new forms of leadership through action, collaboration, and initiative.
Darija Lobova
Head of Marketing and Communications at Tetuan Valley
Joaquín Wu Lin
Program Manager at Tetuan Valley
Presentation of proposals and jury deliberation
Presentation of the proposals developed during the Ideathon to the jury, in a session that will highlight clarity of idea, execution capacity, and impact potential.
Raúl Sánchez
Vice-Rector for Internationalisation and Cooperation (USAL)
Ana Belén Gil
Co-director of the International Chair on Trustworthy AI and Demographic Challenge (USAL)
Ángel Ballesteros
Entrepreneur, co-founder and Brand Manager of Archy Welfare; partner at Influencia Hispana
13:00
Path Towards Salamanca Tech Summit 2027
A closing that is not an end, but rather projects a shared vision for the future. The final touch to an edition marked by innovation, talent, and the ambition to continue establishing Salamanca as a benchmark in building tomorrow.
Speakers and Experts
Emilio Duró
Business coach and expert speaker on achieving success
Gemma Mengual
Double olympic medallist in artistic swimming and a leading figure in sports leadership
Teresa Arnandis (Lady Science)
PhD in Biochemistry and Biomedicine, and science communicator
Elia Guardiola
Communications and Brand Storytelling Strategist
Juan Manuel Barrionuevo
Founder and CEO of Copernion; driving force behind Stemia
Esmeralda Gómez
Academic Director and specialist in financial architecture
Víctor Jiménez
CTO of Datacom within the Enterprise Business Unit at Huawei Technologies Spain
Carina Verdú
Journalist and presenter. Known for her work at Antena 3
Jaime Gómez Obregón
Data Engineer and Public Transparency Consultant. The ‘Transparency Hacker’
Raúl Ordoñez
AI communicator and content creator
Gustavo Beltrán
Marketing and AI consultant. Featured in the Forbes list
Bea Solano
Journalist and presenter. Known for her work at Antena 3
Josep Maria Echarri
Managing Partner & CEO de Inveready
Daniel Marote
International consultant in applied artificial intelligence and business growth
Luisa Fernanda Islas
Mexican content creator, actress and singer
María García Pescador
Founder of Shineyogamar
Darija Lobova
Head of Marketing and Communications at Tetuan Valley
Javier Sanz
Content creator and digital entrepreneur. JaviZone
Mohamed Aborizka
Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science. AASTMT
Raquel Echeandía
PhD in narrative design and video game production from UEM
Jorge Barrero
Chief Executive of the Cotec Foundation for Innovation
Ana Delgado
Journalist specialising in entrepreneurship, innovation and start-ups
Laura Giménez Hernández
Chief Executive of the National Police Retirees’ Association (AJPNE)
Raúl Carneros López
Game Designer and Level and Systems Designer
María Victoria Mateos
Haematologist, senior lecturer at the University of Salamanca and president of the Spanish Society of Haematology and Haemotherapy (SEHH)
Mona Dmeidi
Vice-President of Artificial Intelligence at AAUP and Director of International Relations, Arab American University
Luis Collado
Senior Manager News Partnerships en Google
Rafael Continente
Strategy development and value creation within the BIGAN Ecosystem. Aragon Institute of Health Sciences (IACS)
Raquel Parra
Head of Strategy and Technology Development at Captoplastic
Camila Poggi
Content creator and strategic mind behind @bycamilapoggi
Fede Durán
A journalist and writer specialising in technology, innovation and start-ups; he contributes to publications such as The Objective, El Mundo and El Referente
Carlos Escobar
Cardiologist at La Paz University Hospital and scientific coordinator of the DTx Consortium for Digital Therapies
Arantxa Tabernero
Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Salamanca and Director of the Castilla y León Institute of Neurosciences (INCYL)
José Ángel Cuadrado
Head of Digital Content and Director of ‘Lo que viene’ at COPE
Pilar Díaz
Production Manager at The Glow Animation Studios
Javier Hernández Fernández
Technical Director Iberdrola Innovation ME
José Manuel Pérez Tornero
Director of UNESCO’s Future and Innovation in Learning Programme and professor at the University of Barcelona
Paula González Nagore
Intelligence Manager en Future Space
Eva González
A journalist specialising in gastronomy, and the director and founder of hosteleriasalamanca.es
Pedro Martínez Córdoba
Economic Development Councillor
Isabel Portero
Founder and CEO of Biohope; Doctor of Medicine and specialist in Internal Medicine
Miriam Vinagre
Head of the Retail Banking Centre and Blue Branch at BBVA
Jorge Ruiz Peinado
Head of New Ventures at Moeve
Samy Tayie
Delegate of the President of the Arab Academy, AASTMS, International Expert in MIL, UNESCO
Guillermo Vieira
Head of Training and Engagement in BBVA’s Global AI Adoption Team
Raquel Barrios
Regional Representative for the ASTI Foundation in Zamora and Salamanca
María José Rubio
Historian and writer. Full member of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts and Historical Sciences of Toledo
Fidel Rodríguez Batalla
Expert in innovation policy
Juan José Llorente
Adyen Country Manager for Spain and Portugal
Marta del Valle
Deputy Head of Digital Design at UEM
Elena Giné
The Santiago Bequest at the Complutense University
Alejandro Martí
Co-founder and Co-CEO of Votum Labs
Chema Nieto
Entrepreneur, communications specialist and journalist. CEO of Socialnius, PR & Comms
Patricia Nuñez Gómez
Head of the SOCMEDIA research group. Complutense University of Madrid
Lucía Chapa Monteagudo
Engineer responsible for the accessibility and independent living department at COCEMFE (RUMBO Project)
Mikel Rufián
Head of Security, Qualified Detective and Intelligence Analyst
Ángel Ballesteros
Entrepreneur, co-founder and Brand Manager of Archy Welfare; partner at Influencia Hispana
María José Serranillos
Journalist at Expansión; specialising in start-ups and entrepreneurship
Marina Alonso
Project Manager for COMHIS
David Ezpeleta
Vice-President of the Spanish Society of Neurology and Head of the Neurotechnology and Artificial Intelligence Unit
Santiago González
CEO and founder of ARSOFT
Ana Belén Gil González
Co-director of the International Chair on Trustworthy AI and Demographic Challenges (USAL)
Esther Pérez Dalmeda
Director of ONCE Salamanca
Rubén Hidalgo
Head of Impact Investing at Central Lechera Asturiana
Francisco Laprea Jerez
Independent video game developer, technical artist | Trainer and academic coordinator at Voxel School
Carolina Hurtado
Head of the Immunology Department and Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Pharmacy, CEU San Pablo University
Teresa Martín García
Head of the Digital Projection Service at the University of Salamanca
Alberto Rábano
Coordinator of the Neuropathology and Biobank Platform, CIEN Foundation, ISCIII
Shaojing Song
Deputy Dean of the School of Computer and Information Engineering, Shanghai Polytechnic University
Helena Rodríguez
Occupational therapist and technology and innovation project officer at ASPRODES
Héctor René Suárez
Expert in Big Data, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. INCIBE
Joaqín Wu Lin
Program Manager at Tetuan Valley
Carolina Zato
Profesora e investigadora sénior de la Facultad de Informática. BISITE, USAL
Erica W. Campos
Strategic consultant, author and specialist in ethical leadership and global compliance
Andrea Rodríguez
HR Director, Undanet Group
Zacarías Romero
International speaker, high-impact trainer. Emotion-driven neuro-sales
Jorge Luis Suárez Ferrero
CEO and founder of Makadu
Beatriz Santos
CEO and founder of Bsar.te and Arte en Vivo Studio
Pilar Pascual
Agricultural engineer and founder of Agri Pilar
José Francisco Adserias Vistué
General Foundation of the University of Salamanca
Juan Carrasco
Founding CEO of Synim Project
Beatriz Pérez Hernández
Patron of the AVIVA Foundation. Head of the Families and Personal Autonomy Department
Julia Rodríguez
CEO and founder of the ‘Julia Rodríguez’ physiotherapy clinic
Jesús María Hernández
Professor of Medicine at the University of Salamanca and haematologist at Salamanca University Hospital
Enrique Cabero Silva
CEO and Founder of Verdix
Nina Jareño
A journalist specialising in the food industry and content director at Interempresas Media
Alex Moruz
Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University
Pablo F. Iglesias
Managing Director of CyberBrainers and a strategist in cybersecurity and online reputation
María Bernardo Pérez
Legal Analyst at Ai Consultas
Luis Enrique Corredera de Colsa
Director of Artificial Intelligence. Deloitte
Fernando de Castro
The estate of Mr Fernando de Castro
Juan del Río-Hortega
The Legacy of Mr Pío del Río Hortega
David Doncel
Strategist in contemporary sociology and East Asian relations
Higinio Febrero
University of Experience (USAL)
Fernando Fregeneda
Founding partner and business development manager at La Antigua cheese dairy
José David García González
Researcher in the Wellbeing and Health Department at the CARTIF Foundation. (EIAROB Project)
Jorge González González
CEO and co-founder of Restaurante Canijo, La Catedral del Pádel, and Mira Eventos
Amador González de la Nava
International Master and Director of the Salamanca Chess Festival
Javier Hernández
Director of Reload
Emilio Hurtado
Co-founder and managing partner of A1M | Founder and CEO of The Gaming Business
Omar Jiménez
Postdoctoral researcher, former coordinator and director of the Business Incubator at Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico
Agustín Labrador
Manager at Dominio de la Sierra and Bodegas Labrador
Santiago Lascano
Freelance animator and modeller | Lecturer at U-TAD
Igor Lukic
Director of Cybersecurity Research & Innovation at CSA
Daniel Martínez
Head of Pepe School Land
Jesús Martínez Frías
Research scientist at the Institute of Geosciences (CSIC-UCM) and Chair of the Commission for Scientific and Technological Culture at the Royal Academy of Sciences
Luis Martínez López
Head of the Sinbad2 research group. University of Jaén
José Antonio Montejo
Great-great-great-grandson of Santiago Ramón y Cajal
Pablo Mosquera
Chief Investment Officer at Unirisco
Sergio Navarro
Head of Video Games and Digital Art at EVAD
Félix Ortega
Director of the RTVE Chair Chair on Children, Youth and Media, University of Salamanca
Javier Puertas
Director of Selecta Play
Jose A. Rodríguez
Head of Business Development at Voxel School
Javier Rojas
Founder of Influencia Hispana and Managing Director of the Influencia Hispana Awards
Dario Sánchez
Director of the Guijuelo FIC Meat Industry Fair
Raúl Sánchez Prieto
Vice-Rector for Internationalisation and Cooperation (USAL)
Qiu Bin
Associate Professor, teacher of Artificial Intelligence School, NBPU
J. Eduardo Campos
Founder and CEO of Embedded-Knowledge, Inc.
Isabel de la Calle
Journalist at Europa Press
Ana María Fermoso
Vice-Rector for Research and Knowledge Transfer at UPSA and Professor of Software Engineering
Javier Fuentes
Founder of San Martín delicatessen and chef at Torreón Ibérico Experience
Ignacio García
Managing Director of Mirat Fertilizantes
Jorge García
CEO of Grupo Ecotisa
Beatriz García Miguélez
Director and founder of Novadelta Consultores
Antonio Gómez Robles
Patabrava
Ricardo Hernández Hernández
Co-founder of DareMapp
Julián Herrero
President and founder of Meins
Hu Keman
Professor, Director of Scientific Research Division, NBPU
Yi Liu
Associate Professor at the School of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence of Shandong Jianzhu University
Nicanor Martín Velázquez
Director of ALS Salamanca
Ignacio Ruiz
Director of ATALIX SOC
David Sanz González
ONCE Tiflotecnologist (ONCE Accessibility Projects)
Sebastián Torres
External counsel at LEGAL INNOVA
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