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Educating in the age of AI

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CICAE INNOVATION HUB

October 16 and 17, 2025 | Alcalá de Henares

4th CICAE Innovation Hub Meeting

Educating in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Attendance by invitation only

Aimed at head teachers and innovation and technology leads from CICAE schools who wish to keep moving forward with a strategic, critical and inspiring vision

High-level content

A programme designed to reflect on the impact of AI on our lives and, therefore, on education

Opportunities for interaction and networking

Participants will have the opportunity to attend talks, interact with experts in one-to-one meetings, and explore success stories and real experiences that are transforming education. There will also be dedicated networking sessions

A programme designed for reflection and networking

Agenda

Thursday, 16 October

15:00 – 15:30

14:00 – 15:00

15:00 – 16:00​

16:00 – 17:00​

17:00 – 18:00​

17:00 – 18:00​

17:00 – 18:00​

18:00 – 19:00​

19:00 – 20:00​

21:00 – 23:00​

12:30 - 13:30

14:00 - 15:00

Lunch at El Parador

"How artificial intelligence is driving business transformation, and what skills future professionals need to lead in a digital and ethical environment".

15:00 - 16:00

16:00 - 17:00

Partner companies and executives

"What 'AI literacy' really means, how to embed it across all educational stages, and which tools and pedagogical approaches can help us achieve it. An opportunity to rethink the role of education in an increasingly algorithmic society".

17:00 - 18:00

17:00 - 18:00

"A hands-on workshop looking at how AI can enhance learning and serve as a tool for personalising and individualising education, highlighting the importance of ethical and responsible use in the classroom".

- AI in the service of learning: how to use it ethically and safely as genuine support for teaching staff.
- Genuine personalisation: different technological options and their impact on day-to-day classroom life.
- Visionary leadership: key insights to help senior leadership teams understand, adopt and guide AI-driven transformation.

17:00 - 18:00

18:00 - 19:00

Partner companies and executives

"A space to reflect on how AI is transforming the way we learn and teach, and how to design schools ready for a world in which AI already plays a leading role".

19:00 - 20:00

21:00 - 23:00

La Hostería del Estudiante Restaurant

Friday, 17 October

"The foreseeable impact of AI is difficult to determine with any precision, but we already have data, evidence and expert opinions on what we can expect in the coming years".

09:00 - 10:00

10:00 - 11:00

"Our schools share how they are rolling out policies and protocols to integrate AI safely, ethically and effectively within their institutions".

"Our schools share how they are rolling out policies and protocols to integrate AI safely, ethically and effectively within their institutions".

10:00 - 11:00

10:00 - 11:00

"Our schools share how they are rolling out policies and protocols to integrate AI safely, ethically and effectively within their institutions".

This talk explores how AI will transform education, highlighting opportunities and risks, and offers senior leadership teams key insights to anticipate change and adopt responsible policies.

11:00 - 12:00

12:30 - 14:00

Cultural tour of Alcalá de Henares' most iconic sites

Friday, 17 October

09:00 – 10:00​

10:00 – 11:00​

10:00 – 11:00​

10:00 – 11:00​

11:00 – 12:00​

12:30 – 14:00

The voice of the experts

Speakers

Jorge Calvo

CEM
From Thought to Algorithm: Education's New Cognitive Map



Teacher and Director of Innovation and Data Analytics at Colegio Europeo de Madrid - Artificial Intelligence Researcher on the UCLM doctoral programme

Armando Martínez Polo

PwC
Partner in charge of the Financial Services Consulting practice, and for 5 years head of Technology Consulting and Artificial Intelligence Services at PwC Spain. Named by Business Insider as one of the "non-artificial minds" driving AI in Spain, alongside Carme Artigas (United Nations), Pilar Manchón (Google AI), Cristian Cantón (Meta) and Amparo Alonso (President of the Spanish Association for AI).

Alberto y Mario Herraez

Etwinz
At etwinz, they work towards a clear goal: transforming education so that every student can explore and create in an environment tailored to their needs.

How do they do it? By creating classrooms that bring together innovative technologies and methodologies, empowering educators to guide their students towards active, passionate learning.

Alfons Cornella

Alfons Cornella. Founder of the Institute of Next, he has led more than 100 transformation and innovation projects for organisations around the world. Author of 36 books and more than 1,000 articles on science, technology and innovation, his motto "I unlearn, therefore I am" reflects his passion for continuous learning and the daily generation of new ideas

Ángel González y Juan Antonio Roncero

AI for everyone
AI for Everyone is an online artificial intelligence course focused on managing the change this technology brings and applying AI to everyday work tasks, helping you save time, be more productive and get up to speed with a technology that is completely changing the world of work.

Alan Fusté

Mathew
Entrepreneur and technology developer with experience in strategy and building innovative companies. Founder of Mathew (2020), where he leads strategy and technological growth. He has worked as an AI Project Manager at Connecthink (clients: Volkswagen, SEAT) and as a Full Stack Developer and ML Engineer at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. He has also co-founded startups such as Guruteca and Pompeu, recognised by accelerators.

Nerea Luis Mingueza

Nerea Luis is a freelance consultant and advisor in Artificial Intelligence. She holds a PhD in Computer Science and has 10 years' experience in the field, having led projects in Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision. Over the years, she has received recognition from Google, the Spanish Royal Household and Forbes, among others.

Schools share their experiences with AI:

Lourdes Barceló

St. St. Peter's School
What policies and protocols are we establishing in our schools? Protocols designed to guide their approach, as well as the main pedagogical challenges posed by an education committed to the mindful and creative use of AI.

Mario Iriarte Morales

The British School of Aragon
"Why this change now" and how we are going to roll out AI from Year 1 through to the IB, with what curricular workload, under what methodology, etc.

Oscar García Blanco

SEK International Schools
Innovation, Technology and Education. Expert in EdTech, Business Intelligence and Data Analysis.

A privileged setting

Alcalá de Henares

Cultural tour of Alcalá de Henares’ most iconic sites

Alcalá de Henares, a UNESCO World Heritage city, is the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes and one of the great symbols of culture and learning. It is in this privileged setting, where tradition and knowledge have been intertwined for centuries, that this CICAE Innovation meeting will take place “Educating in the Age of AI”. A unique opportunity to reflect on the impact of artificial intelligence on education, from the heart of a city that embodies humanist heritage and a passion for learning.

The Parador de Alcalá de Henares, housed in a historic building in the city, offers the perfect setting for the 4th Networking Meeting. With its unique charm, this parador blends Alcalá de Henares’ medieval past with comfort and modernity, creating an ideal atmosphere for reflection and the sharing of experiences among educational leaders in the sector.

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What is included?

Access to content

Take part in all the talks and panel discussions

Meetings 1to1

Schedule one-to-one meetings with the event's experts and partners

Accommodation

1 double room with breakfast included for the night of Thursday 16 October (for single or double occupancy)

Access to content

Take part in all the talks and panel discussions

Meetings 1to1

Schedule one-to-one meetings with the event's experts and partners

Accommodation

1 double room with breakfast included for the night of Thursday 16 October (for single or double occupancy)

Meals

Enjoy all the meals included in the agenda: coffee break, dinner, breakfast and lunch

Cultural tour

A tour of Alcalá de Henares' most iconic sites, immersing yourself in the city's history

Transfer from Atocha

Coach transport from Atocha Renfe train station (on request)

Meals

Enjoy all the meals included in the agenda: coffee break, dinner, breakfast and lunch

Cultural tour

A tour of Alcalá de Henares' most iconic sites, immersing yourself in the city's history

Transfer from Atocha

Coach transport from Atocha Renfe train station (on request)

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Networking

Relive the III Meeting of Networking of Innovation Hub

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