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In a moment of redefinition of the global balance, with technological innovation, ecological transition, and competition for talent as key drivers of transformation, India is consolidating its role as a strategic player in shaping the new international order. Its economic, demographic, and political weight positions it as a priority partner for the European Union and for Spain, especially in high value-added sectors.
Within this framework, and on the occasion of the Smart City World Congress, the Spain–India Council Foundation, in collaboration with the Barcelona City Council and Fira de Barcelona, is organizing the V Spain–India Forum, a high-level dialogue space that will bring together institutional, business, academic, and technological representatives from both countries.
Barcelona, an international benchmark in urban innovation, will host this new edition, which focuses on digital talent, scientific cooperation, strategic infrastructure, and the geopolitical opportunities India offers as an emerging economy and future power.
10:30 - 11:15 (IN)
Dialogue on opportunities for scientific and technological collaboration in artificial intelligence, biotechnology applied to health, digital health, and biomedicine.
Speakers
Rutuja Pol, Partner, Ikigai Law
Rahul Singh, Founder, GrowBeyond
Jorge Juan Fernández García, Chief Innovation Officer, Hospital Clínic Barcelona
Alba Jené, Bioinformatics Unit Coordinator, Barcelona Supercomputing Center
Moderator
Robin Singh, Director of the ACCIÓ Trade & Investment Office in Mumbai.
12:45 - 13:45 (IN)
Debate on how AI governance, talent development, and knowledge generation can drive a knowledge economy.
Exchange of experiences in Spain–India innovation ecosystems, with participation of think tanks, labs, startups, universities, investment funds, and public innovation policy-makers.
Speakers
Meghna Bal, Director, Esya Center
Pranjal Sharma, Economics Analyst, Advisor and Author
Jordi Arrufí, Program Director at Mobile World Capital Barcelona
Moderator
Pau Solanilla, Partner, Harmon Corporate Affairs