#Madrid2025, Ibero-American Leaders Debate the Digital Future at the Certal Pre-Ministerial Summit

The opening day was attended by prominent figures such as: Married Narcissus, Director of Relations with Ibero-America of CEOE and permanent secretary of the Council of Ibero-American Businessmen-CEIB, who stressed the importance of the Social innovation as a driver of change"The convergence of these technologies offers us the possibility of building resilient, adaptive and sustainable societies," Casado stated, highlighting the need for close collaboration between governments, businesses and citizens.

Casado also highlighted the role of Council of Ibero-American Entrepreneurs-CEIBin the development and promotion of digitalization, innovation, and sustainability in businesses. "Only together can we maximize the positive impact of technology and ensure a fairer and more prosperous world for future generations," he said.

Certal CEO, Pablo Scotellaro; the president of the Professional Association of the Judiciary of Spain/APM, Maria Jesus del Barco, and the Director of Public Policies for Latin America at Telefónica, Ana Valero They also participated in the opening of the event.

The summit delved into crucial issues such as cybersecurity, the fight against piracy and the development of smart citiesHigh-level experts shared their perspectives on how technology can improve citizens' quality of life and promote equal opportunities.

"It is essential that innovation and technology serve to improve the quality of life for all people, regardless of their geographic location or socioeconomic status," Casado emphasized, referring to "Andorra Forum: Public-Private Partnerships for Digital Transition."

The event was attended by representatives of Ministries of Justice, such as the magistrate of the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama, Olmedo Arrocha, and the national secretary of Digital Law of Brazil, Lilian Cintra, as well as deputy ministers of Telecommunications from Costa Rica and Ecuador. Also present were experts from agencies such as ANATEL-Brazil, CONATEL-Paraguay and INDOTEL-Dominican Republic, and leaders in smart cities such as the ambassador of Panama in Spain, Héctor Infante, and the president of the Spanish Network of Smart Cities/RECI, José de la Uz Pardos.

Certal, as a research center, seeks to generate spaces for dialogue and harmonization between the public and private sectors in the field of telecommunications and audiovisuals. Its annual summits, which alternate between America and Europe, are key to promoting technological and social development in the region.