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FORUM · NOVEMBER 9 AND 12, 2026

THE FUTURE OF
EUROPEAN
INNOVATION

Research, education,
cooperation and impact.

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About the forum

The Vice-Rectorate for Research and the Vice-Rectorate for Degrees, Internationalization and Multilingualism of the Universitat Jaume I, through OPEI and EUROFUE-UJI, are organizing this forum on the future of European innovation.

The aim of the forum is to encourage the participation of UJI research staff in Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ projects, as well as to open a space for reflection and debate on the future of these European funding programs and their role in promoting research and the internationalization of higher education in Europe.

Location

Assembly hall

Doctoral School and Social Council Building

Jaume I University
Riu Sec Campus
Castelló de la Plana

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Program

Monday horizon europe

Reception of attendees

Opening

  • Jesus Lancis SaezRector of the Jaume I University

Strategic analysis of the future of R&D&I in Europe

Gonzalo León SerranoProfessor Emeritus at the Polytechnic University of Madrid and expert in European innovation policies

Horizon Europe results in the Valencian Community

Roberto Parras CortésArea of Entrepreneurship and European InitiativesValencian Institute of Business Competitiveness - IVACE (Generalitat Valenciana)

New features of the upcoming Horizon Europe 2028-2034 program

Marina Martínez GarcíaHorizon Europe Program Officer, CDTI SOST-Brussels

Question Time

Coffee break

Horizon Europe 2027 calls and cascading funding opportunities

Marina Martínez GarcíaHorizon Europe Program Officer, CDTI SOST-Brussels

Question Time

Incentives, aid and resources from Universitat Jaume I for its research groups in the preparation of European projects

UJI European and International Projects OfficeOPEI-UJI

Question Time

Round table

Real-world experiences in European projects: successes and lessons learned

OPEI Moderates

  • María Jesús Muñoz TorresPrincipal investigator of Horizon Europe projects coordinated by the UJI
  • Luis Cabedo MasPrincipal Investigator as a partner in a Horizon Europe project (INSOIL) · Universitat Jaume I
  • Carlos Doñate BuendíaDistinguished research staff of the GenT Program of the Generalitat Valenciana · Universitat Jaume I

Session ends

Rector or Vice-Rector for Research at Universitat Jaume I

Provisional program subject to change.

Speakers

Specialists in European policy, higher education and project management will share their experience and vision on upcoming European challenges.

Portrait of Jakub Grodecki

Jakub Grodecki

Head of Higher Education Policy EURASHE

Responsible for monitoring European higher education policies, with special attention to quality, micro-credentials and European universities.

Portrait of María Jesús Muñoz Torres

María Jesús Muñoz Torres

Principal investigator of Horizon Europe projects coordinated by UJI

Professor of Financial Economics and Accounting at the Universitat Jaume I, specializing in sustainable finance and socially responsible investment.

Portrait of Joakim Pedersen Berg

Joakim Pedersen Berg

Senior European Adviser · Oslo Region European Office

European advisor specializing in Erasmus+, higher education and European cooperation, with university and project management experience.

Portrait of Rubén García

Rubén García

Project Manager · INIT-UJI

Specialist in the preparation and management of national and international projects, especially in Horizon Europe and Erasmus+.

Retrato de Inmaculada Remolar Quintana

Inmaculada Remolar Quintana

Profesora titular y coordinadora del grupo CEVI · UJI

Profesora titular de la Universitat Jaume I y coordinadora del grupo CEVI. Investiga en computación gráfica, realidad extendida e inteligencia artificial.

Portrait of Gonzalo León Serrano

Gonzalo León Serrano

Professor Emeritus · Polytechnic University of Madrid

Expert in science policy, R&D, international cooperation and European research initiatives and scientific infrastructures.

Portrait of Marina Martínez-García

Marina Martínez-García

Senior Manager of European Programs · SOST-CDTI

Monitoring of European programs in transport, space, security, KBBE and environment.

Portrait of Carlos Doñate Buendía

Carlos Doñate Buendía

Distinguished researcher · Universitat Jaume I

Specialist in additive manufacturing, polymeric materials and development of functional materials using nanotechnology.

Retrato de Linda García Rytman

Linda García Rytman

Investigadora del grupo CEVI · UJI

Graduada en Diseño y Desarrollo de Videojuegos por la UJI. Investiga en videojuegos, entornos virtuales y realidad extendida, y participa en un proyecto Erasmus+ Forward-Looking.

Portrait of Luis Cabedo Mas

Luis Cabedo Mas

Professor and principal investigator of the INSOIL · UJI project

Researcher specializing in sustainable polymers, biodegradation of materials and technology transfer to industry.

Retrato de Javier Sánchez-García

Javier Sánchez-García

Catedrático de Marketing · UJI

Catedrático de Marketing de la UJI, especializado en innovación, inteligencia artificial e investigación de mercados. Participa en Metaverse Academy y BOOSTSCIENCE.

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Luis J. Callarisa Fiol

Jaume I University
Vicedecano Turismo
Profesor e investigador de la Universitat Jaume I, con más de 25 años de experiencia, perteneciente a los grupos de investigación IMK en Marketing y Gabinete de Estudios Turísticos GETUR, además de ser miembro del Instituto Univesitario de Turismo de la UJI y de Polibienestar. Llevo participando en varios proyectos europeos junto al Profesor Javier Sánchez García desde 2022.

Ruben García Vidal

INIT
Gestor de proyectos
Gestor de proyectos europeos en el Instituto de Nuevas Tecnologías de la Imagen. También actúo como revisor de propuestas Erasmus+ para el SEPIE.

Sara Sistero Rodenas

Jaume I University
Profesora Ayudante Doctora / Dret Public i Innovació
Doctora en Derecho administrativo de la Información. Especializada en Derecho comparado.

Laura Sánchez Morcillo

Almassora City Council
European funds technique
I'm Laura, a European funds officer at the Almassora City Council. My goal is to promote the City Council's participation as a partner in European projects and programs, establishing collaborations with other entities and exploring new opportunities for European funding and cooperation.

Victoria Pastor Fuentes

Jaume I University
PDI, Plant Immunity and Biochemistry Group
Professor and researcher at Universitat Jaume I, specializing in plant immunity. Her research interests include plant defense mechanisms, interactions with beneficial microorganisms, and resistance to pathogens and pests. She participates in national and European projects related to plant resilience and sustainable agriculture.

Ana Mayor Alabau

GESINTIA, SL.
R&D&I Consultant
Specializing in comprehensive R&D&I project management, I support organizations from the initial concept to full implementation and reporting. I handle the entire process: advising on proposal design, managing funding applications, coordinating activities during development, and ensuring compliance with all necessary requirements.

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