Host: Kenza Hazeb Hamzaoui, Operations Manager at Akkodis
GLOBAL STEM CONNECTION
9:30 h INSTITUTIONAL OPENING
Eva Díaz, CEO and founder of STEM WOMEN CONGRESS
Abelardo de la Rosa, Secretario de Estado de Educación
BLOQUE 1 – DATA & FUTURE
10:00 h TALK 1: Data-Driven Nations: How Governance, STEM Talent and Strategic Intelligence Shape the Future of Countries
Natalia Olson-Urtecho,Growth Advisor in HumanIT and Advisor at Rapid Scale VC, Plug and Play, Repscan and IDEDED
10:15 h TALK 2: IA generativa sin estereotipos: atención al cliente para todo el mundo
Sara Vallribera, Innovation Manager at GFT Technologies
Ester Perelló, Innovation Consultant at GFT Technologies
BLOQUE 2 – SALUD, CIENCIA Y DECISIONES
10:30 h TALK 3: La pregunta que cambió mi forma de entender el cáncer
Dra. Marina Sánchez Calleja, Medical doctor, MSc in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Biomedical Engineering, and PhD candidate in Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology at Oncological Pathologies Research Group, Vall d’Hebron Hospital
10:45 h TALK 4
Bruna de Almeida, Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Danone
11:00 h TALK 5: Inteligencia Artificial en oncología: ¿confiarías tu vida a un algoritmo?
Laura Borque Miño, Associate Principal at Oracle
11:15 h COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING
BLOQUE 3 – TALENTO & OPORTUNIDADES
11:45 h TALK 6: ¿Quién te subió al tren? La persona que cambió tu futuro
Seletny Zamora, Técnica Seguridad Operacional Ferroviaria en Captrain
Miriam Alonso, Maquinista en Captrain
Vanesa García, Subdirectora adjunta a la Subdirección de Coordinación de la Seguridad Ferroviaria de la Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Ferroviaria
BLOQUE 4 – CONFLICTO
12:00 h ETHICS COURTROOM – NAVIGATING STEM INNOVATION RESPONSIBLY
Judge
Joana Barbany, Technology Business Development Director at Michael Page
Jury
Alberto Barroso, IT & Data Director – Advanced Analytics and AI, Danone
Natalia Álvarez, Head of Corporate Open Innovation & Venturing in DeepTech Alliance
Anna Pérez, Managing Partner at Mur&Partners
Team Pro Innovación
Berta Tortajada, Senior legal counsel, Oracle
Juan José Cerrolaza, Head of Artificial Intelligence | Applications, Data & AI. Kyndryl
Marta Portalés, Head of European Projects Mobile World Capital Barcelona
Tanya Suárez, Founder & CEO – IoT Tribe
Arantxa Aramendía, IT Project Manager at Volkswagen Group España Distribución
Team Pro Regulación
Sorne Resines, Directora de Seguridad para España Mexico en AlfaTech Core Services (A Kyndryl Company)
Kelly Cuesta, Senior Marketing Consultant & Director and Founder Latinas In Tech Spain
Olga Polo, Chief Compliance Officer en Abertis
Diana Martín, HR Manager Iberia in Dormakaba Spain
BLOQUE 5 – SOLUCIONES & FUTURO
12:45 h TALK 7: Las matemáticas invisibles
Ariadna Morancho, AI Governance & Data Project Manager at Volkswagen Group España Distribución
Arantxa Aramendía, IT Project Manager at Volkswagen Group España Distribución
13:00 h TALK 8
Ana Méndez, Data Scientis and Mathematic at CaixaBankTech
13:15 h STEM Women Association
Mar Porras, Global President STEM WOMEN Association & Marketing Manager at Ricoh Spain
13:20 h STEM ATLAS CONNECTION
13:25 h ESCUELA – INICIATIVA
13:30 h STEM INDEX
Ana Miguel, Ingeniera de planificación en SENER
Eva Navarro, Marketing Manager Iberia at Logitech
Laura Arroyo, EMEA HPE Business Manager at Ingram Micro
13:35 h ENTREGA DEL PREMIO ETHICS COURTROOM – NAVIGATING STEM INNOVATION RESPONSIBLY
Joana Barbany, Technology Business Development Director at Michael Page
BLOQUE 6 – STEM AWARDS, MADRID 2026
13:40 h STEM AWARDS, MADRID 2026
ECOSYSTEM RECOGNITION – CARRERA PROFESIONAL
President: Celiana Carreño, Leader of Initiatives in Spain Chapter in STEM WOMEN & Head of Product & VP of Tech at Globant
Jury
Oscar Codón, Director General Fundación Capgemini
Begoña Tiscar, Head of R&D for Main line Area in Siemens Mobility
Rosa Barrios, Corporate Institucional Relations and Investor Director at Oryon Universal
ECOSYSTEM RECOGNITION – INSPIRACIÓN
President: Celiana Carreño, Leader of Initiatives in Spain Chapter in STEM WOMEN & Head of Product & VP of Tech at Globant
Jury
María del Castillo, CEO of Faro Educación
Mildred Laya Azuaje, Field Marketing Executive Programs EMEA South at Salesforce
Gaston Boireau Lahore, Fundador DEIBme · Estrategia DEIB · Cultura, Liderazgo y Aprendizaje Organizacional
STEM WOMAN AWARD
President: Anna Pérez Bassons, Managing Partner at Mur&Partners
Jury
Beth Camprubí, CEO, Business Coach & Product Manager of BECE Consulting & Language Services, SL
Marta Alamany, Director of Hotel Catalonia Magdalenes, Catalonia Hotels & Resorts
Carlota Robles, Diagnostic Sales Manager Iberia at Hologic
STEM TEACHER AWARD
President: María José Lodeiros, SAP BTP Manager, Minsait
Jury
Patricia Acebes, AI and quantum Researcher at CTIC Centro Tecnológico
Eva Blanco, Freelance consultant and senior advisor on topics such as Employee Experience, Internal Communication, Business Culture, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
14:10 h CLOSING
PARTNERS
COLLABORATORS
AWARDS
STEM TEACHER AWARD
The STEM Teacher Award aims to recognise and highlight primary education teachers who have shown outstanding commitment to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. It highlights educators working with learners aged 3 to 16 who have inspired curiosity, creativity, and a passion for STEM disciplines through inclusive, innovative, and engaging teaching practices. These educators play a vital role in nurturing the next generation of problem-solvers, critical thinkers, and innovators.
AIM OF THE AWARD
The STEM Teacher Award aims to recognise and highlight primary and secondary education teachers who have shown outstanding commitment to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. It highlights educators working with learners aged 3 to 16 who have inspired curiosity, creativity, and a passion for STEM disciplines through inclusive, innovative, and engaging teaching practices. These educators play a vital role in nurturing the next generation of problem-solvers, critical thinkers, and innovators.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The call for applications will be open from Monday, 16 March 2026 until Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at 23:59 (CET).
Finalists will be announced on Friday, 17 April 2026, and the winning entry will be revealed live in Madrid on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, during the STEM Women Congress Madrid.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Nominees must be active or retired teaching staff who currently teach or have taught Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics in primary or secondary education institutions.
- Nominees must have at least three years of experience teaching STEM subjects.
- They must demonstrate notable achievements in enhancing student performance and interest in STEM disciplines.
- Special recognition will be given to educators who also promote diversity and inclusion in STEM among underrepresented or minority groups.
- All information provided must be accurate and verifiable.
NOMINATION PROCESS
Who can nominate:
Candidates may be nominated by members of the educational community, including teachers, school management teams, students, families, educational institutions, or related organizations. Nominations must include a short statement explaining why the candidate deserves this recognition.
Evaluation:
A panel of STEM experts will assess applications based on the following criteria:
- Academic achievement
- Pedagogical innovation
- Impact on the educational community
- Student engagement and motivation
Awards and Recognition
The winning teacher will receive a diploma in recognition of their dedication and achievements in STEM education, together with the NEW Visibility Package, which grants visibility within the STEM Women ecosystem through official communication channels, publications, and congress-related activities.
Finalists will also be featured at the STEM Women Congress and may be invited to participate in round tables, publications, or outreach initiatives related to the STEM Women ecosystem.
Award Ceremony
The winner of the STEM Teacher Award will be announced and honoured at the STEM Women Congress Madrid, held on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, at CaixaForum Madrid.
Jury President
Mª José Lodeiros
Jury
Patricia Acebes
Eva Blanco
Almudena Castillo
Winner of the STEM Teacher Award Barcelona 2025 – Global Edition
Rosa Ana Álvarez
STEM WOMAN AWARD
The STEM Woman Award aims to recognise the outstanding work of women committed to the fields of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
This award honours women who have made significant contributions in their field of expertise and have shown exceptional dedication to promoting gender equality in STEM disciplines.
AIM OF THE AWARD
The STEM Woman Award aims to recognise the outstanding work of women committed to the fields of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
This award honours women who have made significant contributions in their field of expertise and have demonstrated strong dedication to promoting gender equality in STEM disciplines, serving as role models for future generations and contributing to a more diverse and inclusive STEM ecosystem.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The STEM Woman Award is open to women working, studying, or conducting research in STEM-related fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in Spain.
Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing gender equality in STEM through professional achievements, outreach activities, leadership, or participation in initiatives related to STEM disciplines.
All information provided must be accurate and verifiable.
Nomination Process
Nominations may be submitted by third parties or by the candidates themselves.
Each submission must include detailed information on the nominee’s achievements, her STEM involvement, and concrete examples of her impact.
An online nomination form will be available on the official website.
Deadlines
The call for nominations will be open from Monday, 16 March 2026 until Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at 23:59 (CET).
Finalists will be announced on Friday, 17 April 2026.
The winner will be selected by an expert jury appointed by the organization.
Evaluation and Selection
All nominations will be evaluated by a jury composed of experts in STEM and gender equality.
The jury will assess the candidates based on the following criteria:
- Professional excellence in STEM
- Contribution to the advancement of gender equality
- Impact through leadership, outreach, or innovation in STEM-related fields
The jury’s decision is final and not subject to appeal.
Award
The winner will receive an official diploma of recognition, together with the NEW Visibility Package, which grants visibility within the STEM Women ecosystem through official communication channels, publications, and congress-related activities.
Award Ceremony
The award will be presented at the STEM Women Congress Madrid, to be held on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, at CaixaForum Madrid.
Jury President
Esther Izquierdo
Jury
Marta Alamany
Joana Barbany
Beth Camprubí
Winner of the STEM Woman Award Barcelona 2025 – Global Edition
Giovanna Danies
ECOSYSTEM RECOGNITION
The STEM Women Congress announces the Ecosystem Recognition, an international distinction that recognises initiatives contributing to the strengthening of the STEM ecosystem by promoting the participation, development and visibility of girls, young people and women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
The STEM Women Congress announces the Ecosystem Recognition, an international distinction that recognises initiatives contributing to the strengthening of the STEM ecosystem by promoting the participation, development and visibility of girls, young people and women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
This recognition is part of the STEM Women ecosystem framework and is based on the official data collected through the STEM Women database, the Initiatives Directory and the STEM Women Annual Report (SWAR).
The objective of this recognition is to highlight initiatives that generate real impact, contribute to the ecosystem in a sustained way and help build a stronger, more inclusive and more connected STEM community.
The recognition is divided into two categories:
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Inspiration
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Career Development
Each category will include a selection of initiatives that meet the established eligibility and evaluation criteria.
Recognition Categories
1. Inspiration
This category recognises initiatives focused on early vocations, education, awareness and the creation of role models that inspire girls and young people to consider STEM pathways.
These initiatives play a key role in the first stages of the talent pipeline, helping to generate interest, motivation and confidence.
Criteria
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The initiative must be registered in the official STEM Women database (Mandatory).
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The initiative must be published in the official Initiatives Directory (Mandatory).
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The initiative must have participated in at least one edition of the STEM Women Annual Report (Mandatory).
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The initiative must be active in the Spanish territory (Mandatory).
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Demonstrated impact in inspiring girls, young people or the general public.
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Activities related to outreach, education, mentoring, role models or awareness.
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Contribution to reducing stereotypes and barriers in STEM.
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Evidence of reach, participation or continuity over time.
2. Career Development
This category recognises initiatives focused on employability, leadership, entrepreneurship, mentoring and professional development in STEM.
These initiatives strengthen the ecosystem by supporting women in accessing, remaining and growing in STEM careers.
Criteria
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The initiative must be registered in the official STEM Women database (Mandatory).
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The initiative must be published in the official Initiatives Directory (Mandatory).
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The initiative must have participated in at least one edition of the STEM Women Annual Report (Mandatory).
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The initiative must be active in the Spanish territory (Mandatory).
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Demonstrated impact on professional development in STEM.
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Programmes related to training, employability, mentoring, entrepreneurship or leadership.
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Collaboration with companies, universities or institutions.
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Evidence of measurable results or sustained activity.
Eligibility
To be considered in the selection process, the initiative must comply with all of the following requirements:
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Registered in the official STEM Women database.
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Published in the official Initiatives Directory.
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Included in at least one edition of the SWAR Spain.
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Active and operational in Spain.
Only initiatives that meet all four conditions will proceed to the evaluation phase.
Selection Criteria
Once the formal requirements have been verified, the initiatives will be evaluated according to the following strategic criteria:
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Demonstrated impact (territorial reach, number of beneficiaries, continuity).
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Contribution to the STEM ecosystem.
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Consistency with the category (Inspiration or Career Development).
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Scalability or replicability.
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Representation of different sectors within the ecosystem.
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Active and sustained participation in the SWAR.
Balance and diversity will be ensured within each category.
Evaluation Process
The selection will be carried out in two stages:
Popular vote
A public vote will take place on the official Global STEM Women website.
The vote will have a consultative nature and will reflect the support of the ecosystem.
Jury evaluation
Final selection will be made by a specialised jury composed of three experts and a Jury President for each category.
The jury will evaluate the initiatives based on the established criteria, considering the results of the popular vote while maintaining full independence in the final decision.
Awards Ceremony
The winners will be announced during the STEM Women Congress Madrid (29th, April) where the selected initiatives will be recognised as part of the official STEM ecosystem.
The recognition aims to strengthen the visibility, cohesion and growth of the ecosystem, rather than to create competition between initiatives.
SPEAKERS
Anna Pérez Bassons
Managing Partner
Mur&Partners
Carlota Robles
Diagnostic Sales Manager Iberia
Hologic
Seletny Zamora
Técnica Seguridad Operacional Ferroviaria
Captrain
Miriam Alonso
Maquinista
Captrain
Tanya Suárez
Founder & CEO
IoT Tribe
María del Castillo
CEO of Faro Educación
Mildred Laya
Field Marketing Executive Programs EMEA South
Salesforce
Gaston Boireau
Field Marketing Executive Programs EMEA South
Salesforce
Óscar Codón
Director General
Fundación Capgemini
Abelardo de la Rosa
Secretary of State for Education
Ministerio de Educación, Formación Profesional y Deportes
Begoña Tiscar
Head of R&D for Main line Area
Siemens Mobility
Rosa Barrios
Corporate Institucional Relations and Investor Director Oryon Universal
Oryon Universal
Laura Arroyo
EMEA HPE Business Manager
Ingram Micro
Kelly Cuesta
Senior Marketing Consultant & Director and Founder
Latinas In Tech Spain
Eva Navarro Martín
Marketing Manager
Logitech
Ana Miguel
Mining engineer, Planning engineer | Oficial Member
SENER | STEM Women Association
Arantxa Aramendía
IT Product Manager
Volkswagen Group España Distribución
Ariadna Morancho
AI Governance & Data Project Manager
Volkswagen Group España Distribución
Beth Camprubí
CEO, Business Coach & Product Manager
BECE Consulting & Language Services, SL
Vanesa García Lozano
Subdirectora adjunta a la Subdirección de Coordinación de la Seguridad Ferroviaria
Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Ferroviaria
Patricia Acebes
AI and quantum Researcher at CTIC Centro Tecnológico
CTIC Centro Tecnológico
Eva Blanco
Freelance consultant and senior advisor on topics such as Employee Experience, Internal Communication, Business Culture, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Natalia Olson
Growth Advisor in HumanIT and Advisor
Rapid Scale VC, Plug and Play, Repscan and IDEDED
Marta Alamany
Director of Hotel Catalonia Magdalenes
Catalonia Hotels & Resorts
Joana Barbany
Technology Business Development Director
Michael Page
Diana Martín
HR Manager Iberia
Dormakaba Spain
Olga Polo
Chief Compliance Officer
Abertis
Ana Méndez
Data Scientis and Mathematic
CaixaBankTech
Sorne Resines
Directora de Seguridad para España y México
AlfaTech Core Services (A Kyndryl Company)
Marta Portalés
Head of European Projects
Mobile World Capital Barcelona
Juan José Cerrolaza
Head of Artificial Intelligence | Applications, Data & AI
Kyndryl
Berta Tortajada
Senior legal counsel
Oracle
Alberto Barroso
IT & Data Director – Advanced Analytics and AI
Danone
Natalia Álvarez
Head of Corporate Open Innovation & Venturing
DeepTech Alliance
Ester Perelló
Innovation Consultant
GFT Technologies
Sara Vallribera
Innovation Manager
GFT Technologies
Bruna de Almeida
Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
Danone
Marina Sánchez
Medical doctor, MSc in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Biomedical Engineering, and PhD candidate in Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Oncological Pathologies Research Group, Vall d’Hebron Hospital
Laura Borque Miño
Associate Principal en Oracle Life Sciences
Oracle Life Sciences
Mª José Lodeiros
SAP BTP Manager
Minsait
Kenza Hazeb Hamzaoui
Operations Manager
Akkodis
Celiana Carreño
Leader of Initiatives in Spain Chapter in STEM WOMEN / VP de Tecnología & Head of Product Europe
Globant
Mar Porras
President of the STEM Women Association & Marketing Manager
Ricoh
Eva Díaz
CEO & Founder
STEM Women Congress