Expoinnova 2025 connects students with science, sustainability and artificial intelligence

On 15, 16 and 17 October, University of Valencia Science Park (PCUV) will host a new edition of Expoinnova, the program of informative talks promoted by the University of Valencia Science Park Foundation (FPCUV) to encourage scientific and technological vocations among pre-university students

Over three days, more than 700 students from 19 educational establishments will attend the PCUV’s Marie Curie Auditorium in person to participate in six lectures given by research staff and professionals from the Parc’s business environment. In addition, 50 schools will follow the event virtually through the PCUV YouTube channel. The initiative has the collaboration of the University of Valencia (UV) and the support of the Council of Education, Universities and Employment.

"Since its inception in 2020, Expoinnova has been consolidated as a key event to publicize the activities of the institutes and companies of the Science Park. The aim is for students not to see science only as a subject of study, but as a tool with social impact and a possible career path within this innovation ecosystem", said Pedro Carrasco, director of PCUV.

Encarna Torres, coordinator of Expoinnova in the FPCUV, has stressed that the event also seeks to stimulate the critical spirit and curiosity of students. "In this edition, the focus is on two major contemporary challenges: sustainability and artificial intelligence. We want students to ask questions, participate and discover that science and innovation are part of their daily lives", said Torres. 

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From IAlucina vecina to discover the coolest side of science

The VI edition of Expoinnova will bring together six papers that will address, in a fun and informative way, key topics related to artificial intelligence and sustainability.

On October 15, Pau Sendra, professor and researcher in the UV’s Accounting Department, will open the program with the talk "What if you were the generation that changes everything?", focusing on entrepreneurship, innovation and the sustainable future. Next, Lorena Martínez, co-founder, CFO and data scientist at Datipic, will present "IAlucina vecina!... Or not?" , a talk to discover how language models work and how to use AI in a responsible and fun way.

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On 16 October, researcher Rafael Muñoz-Espí from the Institute of Materials Science (ICMUV) will present "Sustainable plastics? Yes, it's possible!" and will explain the importance of plastics in today’s society and the consequences of their hypothetical disappearance. Next, Verónica Larrieux, industrial engineer and founder of Armoniats, will share the talk "The future is written with AI", an invitation to integrate artificial intelligence into students' creativity and learning.

As a final conclusion, on October 17, Javier Cupeiro, engineer specialized in AI at Grupo Oesia, will unveil "It’s not magic, it’s IA! How ChatGPT works from the inside", an explanation of language models that allow you to converse and create content with artificial intelligence. Alicia Carpio, from the company Qomer, will close the cycle with "The social impact, the cool side of science", a reflection on how sustainability drives innovation and generates value for society.

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Science in images and molecular feeding

In addition to the lectures, participating students will enjoy guided tours of two CSIC itinerant exhibitions.

On the one hand, you can visit FOTCIENCIA20, a collection of scientific images of great artistic value, belonging to the 20th edition of the National Contest for Scientific Photography, under the guidance of Éric Úbeda, responsible for dissemination and communication at the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA).

On the other hand, the exhibition "The molecules we eat", presented by Violeta Vila, dietician-nutritionist and professor at the Faculty of Nursing and Podiatry of UV, will allow to discover how food influences health, senses and human evolution, Breaking down food myths and showing research on food safety and sustainability.

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