Jorge Osuna Pons
With 30 years of experience in R&D projects across various sectors such as automotive, construction, civil engineering, agriculture, and environment, including industrial design, manufacturing, management, and programming. He has 15 years of experience in community engagement. Since 2021, he has been a facilitator at FIWARE SPACE, the Innovation Center of the “Badajoz es Más” initiative by the Provincial Council of Badajoz.
Francisco Piñeiro
Francisco J. Piñeiro, co-founder of BeCubo and leader of the IMPULSA2.0 project within the Canarias Technological Excellence Cluster, has extensive experience in managing innovation projects. He is an expert evaluator for ERASMUS+ and has coordinated European projects. An industrial engineer specialized in innovation, he is known for his focus on business digital transformation.
Ruperto Santana
Ruperto Santana, with over 17 years of experience leading Inerza S.A., has driven the company’s business strategy and organizational management. Previously, he worked in network engineering at SERVIPORT CANARIAS and Canarias Telecom. Educated at The London School of Economics and IE Business School, he is known for his focus on technological innovation and the management of complex projects. He serves as Vice President of the Canarias Technological Excellence Cluster.
Marlene Figueroa
Marlene Figueroa Martín holds a Law degree from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. She is currently the Island Councilor for Tourism, Blue Economy, and Biosphere Reserve at the Fuerteventura Island Council. Deeply connected to her island, she promotes initiatives for sustainable and balanced tourism, protecting ecosystems and strengthening the local economy.
Carmen Alonso
Carmen Alonso Saavedra holds a degree in Business Administration and Management, with extensive experience in the financial sector, where she worked as a commercial advisor and deputy director (2000-2014). Since 2015, she has held various roles at the Fuerteventura Island Council and is currently the Island Councilor for Accessibility, IT, New Technologies, Planning, and Strategic Projects, driving digital transformation and accessibility on the island.
Eduardo Pereira
Eduardo Pereira González, an Aeronautical Engineer with an Executive MBA, has been the CEO of the Fuerteventura Technology Park since 2010. Previously, he managed the Fuerteventura Airport (1994-2006) and currently leads the Canarias Geo Innovation 2030 program. He has received several awards, including the Silver Medal for Tourism and the Best Public Initiative Award for Fuerteventura Open iSland.
Francisca Rubio
Francisca Rubio is the manager of Gaia X Spain, the national hub of the European initiative for secure data sharing, where she promotes the data economy in Spain. Francisca is an Electronic Engineer with doctoral courses in Photovoltaic Energy (PV), a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), and a Master’s in Big Data and Data Engineering. She has consistently worked as an R&D Director in various organizations across different sectors in Spain, France, and Germany.
Javier Franco Hormiga
Javier Franco Hormiga, a Mathematics graduate from the University of La Laguna, is the Director of the Canary Islands Agency for Research, Innovation, and Information Society. A career civil servant, he has served as the Head of New Technologies and Innovation at the Fuerteventura Island Council, coordinator of the Fuerteventura Technology Park, and has led initiatives such as the Smart Tourist Destination program for Fuerteventura.
Juanjo Hierro
Chairman of the FIWARE Technical Steering Committee, leading the technical roadmap of this open-source platform, adopted by over 250 cities to build Smart Cities. Its adoption is expanding in sectors such as tourism, logistics, energy, and more. Additionally, Juanjo drives the vision and value proposition of FIWARE in collaboration with its community.