The first Applied AI Conference in the Basque Country, ApplAI
The second edition of ApplAI is here,
ApplAI 2025. Let's plaAI again!
The second edition of ApplAI is here, ApplAI 2025. Let's plaAI again!
14/05/2024
BILBAO
PALACIO DE EUSKALDUNA
PREVIOUS EDITION
- 28 SPEAKERS
- +100 COMPANIES
- 9 SPONSORING ORGANISATIONS
- + 230 PARTICIPANTS
- 28SPEAKERS
- +100 COMPANIES
- 9 SPONSORING ORGANISATIONS
- + 230 PARTICIPANTS
APPLAI 2025
A unique opportunity for the exchange of knowledge, trends and experiences in the field of Artificial Intelligence in the Basque Country. A region established as a reference in the application of AI. Here are three reasons not to miss it.

The most relevant voices in the AI landscape
ApplAI brings together local and international Artificial Intelligence experts and references. Hear from the most influential minds who are driving their organisation’s AI-powered industrial or corporate transformation, sharing their insights, experiences and visions for the present and future of this technology.

Trends and keys to boost your organisation with AI
ApplAI goes beyond exploring the future of this technology. The talks delve into the essential keys to implementing effective and ethical AI, focusing on data strategy, talent development, cultural change and responsible practices. Learn how these areas can accelerate the adoption of AI in your organisation and enhance its growth.

Companies that are making an impact with this technology
ApplAI is possible thanks to the support of organisations that are committed to Artificial Intelligence as a driver of growth and competitiveness. Meet the companies that are helping to consolidate the Basque Country as a benchmark region in Applied AI.
Confirmed speakers in 2025
ApplAI 2025 will feature the participation of prominent leaders in Artificial Intelligence, from international references to key figures in the local ecosystem. Discover who will be the voices that are driving this technology and the business competitiveness of their organisations from its implementation, sharing knowledge, experiences and success stories that will inspire you.

Rafa Ruiz
Human Resources Manager en TECNALIA Research & Innovation

Eneko Agirre
Head of HiTZ Basque Center for Language Technologies

Irene Barrena
Human Resources Director at IBM

Tom Schneider
Dr.-Ing. Tom Schneider, Managing Director Research & Development at TRUMPF Machine Tools

Gisela Baños
Science, technology and science-fiction speaker.

Sampo Pyysalo
Researcher in the TurkuNLP group and Research Fellow at the Department of Computing, University of Turku, Finland

Diego Mallada
CTO at Gestamp

Alex Rayón
CEO at Brain & Code

David López
Head of analytics at Laboral Kutxa

Iratxe Guillerna
Director of Digitalization and Data Unit at Lantik

Olatz Arrieta
Compliance and auditing at EITB

Jose Antonio Lozano
Scientific Director at Basque Centre for Applied Mathematics (BCAM)

Maitane Valdecantos
Partner of Audens specialized in Intellectual Property and Digital Law

Ixabel Arbide
Legal and Processes Management at Vicomtech

Javier González
CEO en Quantum Mads

Agnes Lei
Senior AI Strategist at appliedAI Institute for Europe gGmbH

Aizea Lojo
Team Leader – AI and Data analytics at IKERLAN

Jesús López Lobo
AI Manager at FAES Farma

Laura Marrón
General Manager at BAIC
Magda Teruel
Partner Solution Architect at Microsoft

Carlos Gómez
Partner and Co-founder at Henko-AI

Joana Azketa
Corporate Head of Artificial Intelligence and Data at CAF

Iker Galarza
Co-Founder at Neety

Belen Muñiz
Director at Basque Institute of Statistics, EUSTAT

Javier González
Chief Digital Officer at Tubacex

Leticia Guerrero
Organization and Business Processes Management at SENER

Román Orus
Cofounder & CSO at Multiverse Computing
Couldn't attend ApplAI 2024?
Don’t worry, here is the video summary with the highlights of the 2024 edition. Relive the most inspiring keynotes, key ideas and AI news that marked the event. Get up to speed and get ready for what’s coming in 2025.
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