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First Forum on Geopolitics and Business
June 16, 2025From 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
MADRID
Casa Árabe Auditorium (at Calle Alcalá, 62).
From 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Prior registration required.
In Spanish.
On Monday, June 16 in Madrid, Casa Árabe is hosting this meeting, which will analyze how different global events directly affect business, innovation and strategic decision-making. Please sign up to attend.
In a world where every business decision is marked by coordinates that stretch beyond borders, the First Forum on Geopolitics and Business was created as a meeting point for those who know that understanding the world is the best way to transform it.
Casa Árabe is hosting this space in Madrid for reflection with a global outlook, where business leaders, strategists, scholars and experts in International Relations will meet. Together, they will explore the parameters which are redefining the global chessboard: strategic resources, energy diplomacy, movements in Latin America, the struggles amongst different powers and the challenges in critical regions such as the Sahel and Eastern Europe.
In addition to perform this analysis, the forum invites those attending to anticipate, to innovate based on knowledge and to create networks that turn uncertainty into opportunities, because today more than ever, geopolitics is no longer a foreign scenario, but instead the playing field where the future of business decisions is at stake.
Throughout the day, the sessions will address:
- The new world map and the role of Europe, China, theU.S. and Latin America
- Mineral resources, energy and international security
- Leadership, business and geopolitical knowledge
- Cases with an impact in the Sahel, Eastern Europe and strategic tourism.
Organized by: Alpha Biotec Legal, with the cooperation of Casa Árabe, Foro Ganivet and the Leonardos Club, with the slogan “Understanding the world is no longer an option, but rather a competitive advantage.”
Registration by e-mail at info@abioteclegal.com Limited attendance. Only one registration per person, including name, surname and e-mail address. If you are unable to attend, please let us know in advance so we can assign your place to another person interested in taking part. Forum Schedule
Casa Árabe is hosting this space in Madrid for reflection with a global outlook, where business leaders, strategists, scholars and experts in International Relations will meet. Together, they will explore the parameters which are redefining the global chessboard: strategic resources, energy diplomacy, movements in Latin America, the struggles amongst different powers and the challenges in critical regions such as the Sahel and Eastern Europe.
In addition to perform this analysis, the forum invites those attending to anticipate, to innovate based on knowledge and to create networks that turn uncertainty into opportunities, because today more than ever, geopolitics is no longer a foreign scenario, but instead the playing field where the future of business decisions is at stake.
Throughout the day, the sessions will address:
- The new world map and the role of Europe, China, theU.S. and Latin America
- Mineral resources, energy and international security
- Leadership, business and geopolitical knowledge
- Cases with an impact in the Sahel, Eastern Europe and strategic tourism.
Organized by: Alpha Biotec Legal, with the cooperation of Casa Árabe, Foro Ganivet and the Leonardos Club, with the slogan “Understanding the world is no longer an option, but rather a competitive advantage.”
Registration by e-mail at info@abioteclegal.com Limited attendance. Only one registration per person, including name, surname and e-mail address. If you are unable to attend, please let us know in advance so we can assign your place to another person interested in taking part. Forum Schedule
SCHEDULE
• 9:00 - 9:15 a.m. – Welcoming of attendees and event badges given out.
• 9:15 - 9:30 a.m. – Welcome speech
- Miguel Moro Aguilar, General Director of Casa Árabe
- Martín Hernández-Palacios, director of the Forum and Director of Institutional Relations at Alpha Bioteclegal.
- Karen Sánchez, digital affairs attorney and CEO of Alpha Bioteclegal.
- Alejandro Halffter, Secretary General of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of Madrid.
- Elena Alfaro, humanist visionary and Architect of Emotions, Founder of the Leonardos Club and FANScinology.
• 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. – Keynote Speaker:”Geopolitics Today”
Federico Aznar, frigate captain and doctor.
• 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. – Geopolitics, Mineral Resources & Energy
Presented by: Jose Ramón Belsué, chemist-physicist and mathematician, professor and member of the Spanish Royal Society of Chemistry, who is listed as “Gallium” on the Periodic Table of the Elements. Of Counsel at Alpha Bioteclegal.
With the participation of:
- Nieves Sánchez Guitián, President of the Official Professional Association of Geologists.
- Ana Serrano Oñate, an independent advisor / specialist on energy and natural resources / X-Equinor International Executive
• 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. – Break for networking and coffee
• 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. – The importance of knowledge in geopolitics for board members and executives
Presented by: Karen Sánchez, digital affairs attorney and CEO of Alpha Bioteclegal.
With the participation of:
- Mercedes Bofarull - Advisory counsel on Technology and Innovation.
- Ana Lorenzo – member of the Management Committee, Director of Public Affairs, Communication and ESG at Grupo IFA
- Susana Muñoz Miguel – advising counsel on SimSkills, Founder of Human Vision Consulting
- José Luis Portela, international executive with expertise on Interim Management, Head Hunting, Strategic Project Management, Operational Management and Executive Mentoring.
- Inmaculada Sánchez Ramos - Advisor to Fundación Participa, Madrid Digitaliza and Sustainability.
• 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. – The Sahel
Col. Pedro Sánchez Herráez, with a PhD in Peace and International Security
• 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. – China
Ignacio Niño, senior advisor at EY-Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan
• 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. – Lunch break
• 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. – The role of Iberian America
Presented by: Natalia Mesa Estévez, Head of Syndicated and International Guarantee Lines at CaixaBank
Participants:
- COLOMBIA: Alfonso Bernat, President at Doble Vía Internacional
- BRAZIL: Francisco Bautista, executives and consultant for the Information Technology Sector (IT)
- PERU: Maripaz Matute, attorney specializing in International Law who collaborates with Alpha Bioteclegal.
• 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. -– Regarding the leadership of Donald Trump
Presented by: Eduardo Serra García-Ormaechea, international relations consultant, graduate in Geography with a Master’s degree in Comparative Politics from the London School of Economics (LSE).
With the participation of:
- Juan Carlos Cubeiro, National Award for Management
- José María Gasalla, National Award for Management, conference speaker, writer and trust activist
- Ricardo Guisado Sánchez-Terán, American political analyst and journalist
- Julio Vidorreta, journalist
• 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. – Tourism and Geopolitics
Sebastián Álvaro, journalist and creator of the show Al Filo de lo Imposible.
• 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. – Eastern Europe
With the participation of:
- Ronald Bunzl Csonka, entrepreneur and CEO of Dunadata Europe
- Cristina Georgeta Cherciu, radio broadcaster
• 6:30 p.m. – Conclusions:
Karen Sánchez, digital affairs attorney and CEO of Alpha Bioteclegal.
• 6:45 p.m. Closing event
• 9:00 - 9:15 a.m. – Welcoming of attendees and event badges given out.
• 9:15 - 9:30 a.m. – Welcome speech
- Miguel Moro Aguilar, General Director of Casa Árabe
- Martín Hernández-Palacios, director of the Forum and Director of Institutional Relations at Alpha Bioteclegal.
- Karen Sánchez, digital affairs attorney and CEO of Alpha Bioteclegal.
- Alejandro Halffter, Secretary General of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of Madrid.
- Elena Alfaro, humanist visionary and Architect of Emotions, Founder of the Leonardos Club and FANScinology.
• 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. – Keynote Speaker:”Geopolitics Today”
Federico Aznar, frigate captain and doctor.
• 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. – Geopolitics, Mineral Resources & Energy
Presented by: Jose Ramón Belsué, chemist-physicist and mathematician, professor and member of the Spanish Royal Society of Chemistry, who is listed as “Gallium” on the Periodic Table of the Elements. Of Counsel at Alpha Bioteclegal.
With the participation of:
- Nieves Sánchez Guitián, President of the Official Professional Association of Geologists.
- Ana Serrano Oñate, an independent advisor / specialist on energy and natural resources / X-Equinor International Executive
• 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. – Break for networking and coffee
• 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. – The importance of knowledge in geopolitics for board members and executives
Presented by: Karen Sánchez, digital affairs attorney and CEO of Alpha Bioteclegal.
With the participation of:
- Mercedes Bofarull - Advisory counsel on Technology and Innovation.
- Ana Lorenzo – member of the Management Committee, Director of Public Affairs, Communication and ESG at Grupo IFA
- Susana Muñoz Miguel – advising counsel on SimSkills, Founder of Human Vision Consulting
- José Luis Portela, international executive with expertise on Interim Management, Head Hunting, Strategic Project Management, Operational Management and Executive Mentoring.
- Inmaculada Sánchez Ramos - Advisor to Fundación Participa, Madrid Digitaliza and Sustainability.
• 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. – The Sahel
Col. Pedro Sánchez Herráez, with a PhD in Peace and International Security
• 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. – China
Ignacio Niño, senior advisor at EY-Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan
• 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. – Lunch break
• 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. – The role of Iberian America
Presented by: Natalia Mesa Estévez, Head of Syndicated and International Guarantee Lines at CaixaBank
Participants:
- COLOMBIA: Alfonso Bernat, President at Doble Vía Internacional
- BRAZIL: Francisco Bautista, executives and consultant for the Information Technology Sector (IT)
- PERU: Maripaz Matute, attorney specializing in International Law who collaborates with Alpha Bioteclegal.
• 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. -– Regarding the leadership of Donald Trump
Presented by: Eduardo Serra García-Ormaechea, international relations consultant, graduate in Geography with a Master’s degree in Comparative Politics from the London School of Economics (LSE).
With the participation of:
- Juan Carlos Cubeiro, National Award for Management
- José María Gasalla, National Award for Management, conference speaker, writer and trust activist
- Ricardo Guisado Sánchez-Terán, American political analyst and journalist
- Julio Vidorreta, journalist
• 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. – Tourism and Geopolitics
Sebastián Álvaro, journalist and creator of the show Al Filo de lo Imposible.
• 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. – Eastern Europe
With the participation of:
- Ronald Bunzl Csonka, entrepreneur and CEO of Dunadata Europe
- Cristina Georgeta Cherciu, radio broadcaster
• 6:30 p.m. – Conclusions:
Karen Sánchez, digital affairs attorney and CEO of Alpha Bioteclegal.
• 6:45 p.m. Closing event