[Spanish only] The year of collective intelligence: the AI ecosystem closes 2025 looking ahead to 2026

Artificial intelligence reached a turning point in 2025: more initiatives underway, stronger collaboration among stakeholders, and a growing focus on scaling adoption with real-world impact. As AI advances at a rapid pace globally, the ecosystem in the Community of Madrid (Spain) is consolidating its role as a driver of regional innovation—connecting talent, companies, institutions, and knowledge centers.

The video podcast “Conversational. Smart Talks” closes the season with a final episode to take stock of the year, share key learnings, and outline the challenges that will shape the path to 2026. The episode features the Cluster IA Board of Directors alongside institutional representatives and leading voices from the ecosystem.

Among them is Elena Gil Lizasoain, AI & Data Director at Telefónica Tech, who discusses the benefits of being part of this network of industry leaders. Topics covered include:

• The main achievements of Madrid’s AI ecosystem in 2025 and what enabled faster progress.
• The role of Cluster IA as a meeting point to drive collaboration, projects, and governance.
• The year’s most relevant milestones: adoption, use cases, applied innovation, and cross-sector connections.
• The challenges shaping 2026: talent, scalability, regulation, trust, and responsible adoption.

🎧 Listen to the upcoming episode here: