The Basque Country Applied AI Conference. ApplAI.
The annual event dedicated to Artificial Intelligence in the Basque Country.
The annual event dedicated to Artificial Intelligence in the Basque Country.
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13/05/2026
DONOSTIA-SAN SEBASTIÁN
KURSAAL
PREVIOUS EDITION
- +500 PARTICIPANTS
- +230 COMPANIES
- 22 SPONSORING ORGANISATIONS
- 26 SPEAKERS
- 26SPEAKERS
- +230 COMPANIES
- 22 SPONSORING ORGANISATIONS
- +500 PARTICIPANTS
The Basque Country Applied AI Conference. ApplAI.
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.
THESE ARE SOME OF THE ENTITIES THAT HAVE CONFIRMED THEIR SPONSORSHIP FOR ApplAI26
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SPEAKERS FOR THE 2025 EDITION
ApplAI feature the participation of prominent leaders in Artificial Intelligence, from international references to key figures in the local ecosystem.
Jesús López Lobo
AI Manager at FAES Farma
Iker Galarza
Co-Founder at Neety
Eneko Agirre
Head of HiTZ Basque Center for Language Technologies
Marco González
AI and Data Area Manager at IKERLAN
Magda Teruel
Partner Solution Architect at Microsoft
Tom Schneider
Dr.-Ing. Tom Schneider, Managing Director Research & Development at TRUMPF Machine Tools
Ixabel Arbide
Legal and Processes Management at Vicomtech
Agnes Lei
Senior AI Strategist at appliedAI Institute for Europe gGmbH
Sampo Pyysalo
Researcher in the TurkuNLP group and Research Fellow at the Department of Computing, University of Turku, Finland
Diego Mallada
IT Digital Tech Director at Gestamp
Leticia Guerrero
Organization and Business Processes Management at SENER
Román Orus
Cofounder & CSO at Multiverse Computing
Alex Rayón
CEO at Brain & Code
Olatz Arrieta
Compliance and auditing at EITB
Belen Muñiz
Director at Basque Institute of Statistics, EUSTAT
Alma Pardo
Director of Talent and Internal Communications at TECNALIA Research & Innovation
Maitane Valdecantos
Partner of Audens specialized in Intellectual Property and Digital Law
Jose Antonio Lozano
Scientific Director at Basque Centre for Applied Mathematics (BCAM)
Irene Barrena
Human Resources Director at IBM
David López
Head of analytics at Laboral Kutxa
Javier González
CEO en Quantum Mads
Javier González
Chief Digital Officer at Tubacex
Laura Marrón
General Manager at BAIC
Iratxe Guillerna
Director of Digitalization and Data Unit at Lantik
Carlos Gómez
Partner and Co-founder at Henko-AI
Gisela Baños
Science, technology and science-fiction speaker.
Joana Azketa
Corporate Head of Artificial Intelligence and Data at CAF
Want to get a feel for what ApplAI is like?
ApplAI is a fresh, dynamic and hands‑on congress where you won’t just learn about AI, strategy and business—you’ll also connect with key figures and with the entire AI ecosystem in the Basque Country.
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DONOSTIA - SAN SEBASTIÁN
KURSAAL
SALA DE LA CÁMARA
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