On October 27, 2025, the Getafe Campus of Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M) will host a new conference dedicated to innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT), organized by the AI and IoT Clusters of the Community of Madrid, with the support of the university.

The event, which will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (doors open at 9:30 a.m.), seeks to strengthen the connection between the business ecosystem, the academic world, and young talents who are training in the most disruptive technologies of the moment.

The session will be opened by María José Herrero, head of the Innovation Ecosystem Connection Area at Carlos III University; Charo Pinilla, manager of the Artificial Intelligence Cluster of the Community of Madrid; and Mario Carabaño, manager of the IoT Cluster of the Community of Madrid.

The conference will feature two round tables focusing on the challenges and opportunities of digital talent
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• "The future of AI and IoT in business" (10:15–11:15 a.m.), with Antonio Prego, Head of System Division at FCC Industrial, and Kallitsa Georgiou Savvidou, Head of New Business IoT at Telefónica. Moderated by Mario Carabaño, manager of the IoT Cluster.
• "What are companies looking for in junior AI and IoT profiles?" (11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.), with María de la Peña, Director of Strategic Talent and Communication Projects at Atresmedia; Carlos Palau, Manager at Talent Hackers; and José Manuel Molina, Professor of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at UC3M. Moderated by Charo Pinilla, Manager of the AI Cluster.

The event will conclude with a raffle and awards ceremony (12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.), followed by a networking session with coffee (12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.), which will allow students, researchers, and professionals to share experiences and establish contacts with representatives from leading companies in the sector.

This event represents a unique opportunity to learn about the work of the Artificial Intelligence and IoT Clusters of the Community of Madrid, and to connect emerging talent with the real needs of the productive fabric.

Date: October 27, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (doors open at 9:30 a.m.)
Location: Getafe Campus – Carlos III University of Madrid (Calle Madrid, 126, 28903 Getafe, Madrid)