Madrid forum for responsible AI in research
This event, organised by Elsevier and the UPM, brings together institutional leaders and academic leaders to address one of the key challenges facing the current scientific system: the responsible integration of AI into research.
In a context of rapid AI adoption and growing regulatory attention at national and European level, the Forum provides a space for dialogue to analyse its impact on research quality, scientific integrity and trust in science.
Date: 21 April, 2026 Time: 09:00 a 13:30h Location: UPM (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid) Madrid, Spain
About the event
The Madrid forum for responsible AI in research is part of the Elsevier’s annual flagship event Research Future Forums specially designed for librarians, academic leaders, and key stakeholders across Spain’s research ecosystem.
In this year's edition, Responsible AI in research, the focus will be on how artificial intelligence is transforming research, policy, and governance, with a strong emphasis on responsible use, research integrity, and trust in science. Discussions will reflect national and European priorities, addressing how institutions can adopt AI in ways that strengthen transparency, accountability, and the quality of scientific evidence.
Through keynote perspectives, moderated discussions, and expert-led sessions, the event will showcase Elsevier insights and solutions that support institutional and national objectives, while fostering dialogue and collaboration among government, universities, libraries, and research organizations.
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid collaborates with this event
Audience
This event is specially relevant for librarians, researchers, academic leaders, and research funders who want to explore the forces shaping the global research ecosystem.
Agenda
Agenda details will be finalised in the upcoming week.
Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
08.30-09.00 | Registration and Breakfast | |
09.00-09.10 | Welcome and Opening Remarks | Claudio Colaiacomo, Vice President, Academic Relations, Elsevier UPM representative |
09.10-09.30 | Keynote | Dr. Marina Villegas - Gobierno de Madrid, Directora General de investigación e innovación |
09.30-10.00 | Expert view Mediocrity-as-a-Service': science, rigour and Gen AI. | Prof. Jose Luis Aznarte, ANECA |
10.00-10.20 | Insights Keynote AI Governance: National Approaches | Guillaume Leblanc, Government Relations, RELX Jorge Corrales, CEO, CEDRO |
10:20 – 10:35 | Coffee Break | |
10.35-11.20 | Fireside Chat Future of research and AI | Prof. Jaume Puy Llorens, University of Lleida |
11.20-11.40 | Insights Keynote Responsible Use of AI in Research | Andréa Carvalho Vieira, Coordinadora general del Portal de Periódicos CAPES |
11.40-12.00 | Deep Dive Knowledge Session Approaches to Apply AI in Research Workflows | Coming soon |
12.00-12.20 | Ethics view Responsible AI & Human in the loop | Philippa Penfold, Responsible AI & Data Science Manager, Elsevier |
12.20-12.35 | Closing dialogue National Perspectives | Claudio Colaiacomo, Vice President, Academic Relations, Elsevier |
12.35-13.30 | Networking with refreshments |