WHAT ARE THEY?
Carta de Santiago is an event that aims to give a voice to the global community at a time of profound reformulations and changes in values following the epidemiological crisis.
During these three days, public figures from various social and cultural disciplines, from the national and international scene, will meet to discuss the future challenges of the 21stcentury. Take part!
The project is promoted with the collaboration of the Xunta de Galicia and the Paideia Galiza Foundation within the framework of Xacobeo 21-22.
Culture and arts
Environment
Economy and society
Science and technology
RAPPORTEURS
Carta de Santiago is a space open to the voice of relevant figures in different areas of culture and society with the Camino de Santiago as a metaphor.

Marketing Director of Live Nation
Marketing Director of Live Nation. Jury member for the television programme Operación Triunfo. Music supervisor for major companies such as Toyota and Singapore Airlines. He has recorded six albums and six music documents.

President of Live Nation
President of Live Nation Music promoter of world tours of Luis Miguel, Alicia Keys, Elton John, Lenny Kravitz, Iron Maiden and Paul McCartney, among others. Manager of Joaquín Cortés. Responsible for memorable events such as Michael Jackson’s concert in Las Palmas and Ibiza ’92.


Rapporteur
Gunter Pauli
Author of ‘La Economía Azul’. Founder of ZERI (Zero Emissions Research and Initiatives)
Author of ‘La Economía Azul’. Founder of ZERI (Zero Emissions Research and Initiatives)
Honorary Doctorate in Management and Economic Development to create La Economía Azul concept from the University of Pécs (Hungary). PhD in Design from the Politecnico di Torino. Founder of ZERI (Zero Emissions Research and Initiatives) Author of numerous works such as La Economía Azul (translated into over 50 languages), 288 Gunter’s Fables published and available in all Chinese schools. President of the Board of Novamont SpA. President of Blue Innovations (Switzerland). Member of the Slow Food International Advisory Board.

Host
Keina Espiñeira
Researcher within the H2020 project Welcoming Spaces. Member of the Societies in Motion Research Team, University of A Coruña
Researcher within the H2020 project Welcoming Spaces. Member of the Societies in Motion Research Team, University of A Coruña
PhD in Political Conflict and Peace Processes and an M.A. in Documentary Cinema. Researcher within the H2020 project Welcoming Spaces. Member of the Societies in Motion Research Team, University of A Coruña.


Host
África González
Professor of Immunology at the University of Vigo. Member of the Galician Royal Academy of Pharmacy
Professor of Immunology at the University of Vigo. Member of the Galician Royal Academy of Pharmacy
PhD in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Alcalá de Henares and Specialist in Immunology (Clínica Puerta de Hierro). Professor of Immunology at the University of Vigo. Member of the Galician Royal Academy of Pharmacy. Former director of the Biomedical Research Centre and former president of the Spanish Society of Immunology.

Rapporteur
María Neira
Director of the Department of Public Health and Environment of the World Health Organization (WHO)
Director of the Department of Public Health and Environment of the World Health Organization (WHO)
Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Oviedo, specialist in Endocrinology, Metabolic Diseases and Public Health. Director of the Department of Public Health and Environment of the World Health Organization (WHO). Recipient of the Médaille de l’Ordre National du Mérite (France). Woman Award granted by H.M. Queen Letizia.

Thematic block coordinator
Kin Martínez
Director of EsmerArte Industrias Creativas S.L.U. Music promoter and artistic director of music festivals. Artist Manager
Director of EsmerArte Industrias Creativas S.L.U. Music promoter and artistic director of music festivals. Artist Manager
Master’s degree in cultural management, scenic spaces, events, management and exploitation from the University of Alcalá de Henares. Director of EsmerArte Industrias Creativas S.L.U. Music promoter and artistic director of music festivals such as Festival O Son do Camiño and Festival PortAmérica. Manager of artists such as Xoél López and Vetusta Morla.

Writer
He is the writer of literary works such as Ollos de auga, A praia dos afogados and O último barco, originally written in Galician and Spanish and translated into 15 other languages. Awarded with numerous national awards such as the Antón Losada Diéguez Award 2011, Cultura Viva Award 2016 and the Pata Negra Award 2020.

Author and cartoonist
She studied Arts and Design and Illustration at the Escola Massana in Barcelona. Author of Las Cosas del Querer,Archivos Estelares, Archivos Cósmicos and Archivos Espaciales. Cartoonist at El Pais Gat Perich 2018 award for graphic humour.

Actress
She studied filmmaking at the Image and Sound School of Vigo and completed her training as an actress at Juan Carlos Corazza’s Studio. As an actress, her work in films such as Lena, León y olvido, Ofrenda a la tormenta or Olvido y León should be highlighted. On the small screen she has participated in Gran Hotel, Vivir sin permiso, Fariña and, more recently, HIT.


Stage 2 Guest
Juan Manuel Zafra
General Manager of Club Abierto de Editores (CLABE). Director of TELOS magazine

Thematic block coordinator
Pedro Calaza
Director of Escola Galega da Paisaxe (Galician School of Landscape) Dean of the Official Association of Agricultural Engineers of Galicia
Director of Escola Galega da Paisaxe (Galician School of Landscape) Dean of the Official Association of Agricultural Engineers of Galicia
PhD in Agricultural Engineering, from the University of Santiago de Compostela. PhD in Landscape Architecture from the University of Lisbon. Director of Escola Galega da Paisaxe (Galician School of Landscape) Dean of the Official Association of Agricultural Engineers of Galicia.

Stage 3 Moderator
Mónica Fernández Aceytuno
Nature communicator. Defender of the Natural and Cultural Heritage of the "Necrópolis Megalítica dos Montes do Gato"
Nature communicator. Defender of the Natural and Cultural Heritage of the “Necrópolis Megalítica dos Montes do Gato”
Nature communicator and graduate in Biological Sciences from the Complutense University of Madrid. Nature communicator. National Environment Award “Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente de Conservación de la Naturaleza” in 2003.

Stage 3 Guest
Lucía Viñas Diéguez
Scientific researcher at the National Centre of the Spanish Institute of Oceanography. Marine pollution researcher
Scientific researcher at the National Centre of the Spanish Institute of Oceanography. Marine pollution researcher
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Sciences from the University of Santiago de Compostela. PhD in Chemical Sciences from the University of Vigo. Scientific researcher at the Spanish Institute of Oceanography. Main researcher of ANTROPIMAR and 3-ESMARES2C5A1. She participates in the European project ANDROMEDA. She is a member of the Spanish Marine Strategies Group and of several international groups related to marine pollution.

Stage 3 Guest
Salvador Fojón Polanco
Coordinator of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit of the University Hospital of A Coruña. Professor of Biology at the University of A Coruña. Professor of the DTI-TPM organisation of the University of Barcelona
Coordinator of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit of the University Hospital of A Coruña. Professor of Biology at the University of A Coruña. Professor of the DTI-TPM organisation of the University of Barcelona
Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Medicine from the University of Santiago de Compostela. Specialist in Internal Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine. Doctor’s degree in Medicine, University of A Coruña. Coordinator of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit of the CHUAC. Professor of Biology at the University of A Coruña. Professor of the organisation DTI-TPM (Donation and Transplantation Institute-Transplant Procurement Management) at the University of Barcelona. Cooperant of the NGO Solidariedade Galega.

Stage 4 Moderator
Teresa Táboas
Architect Member of the Council of the International Union of Architects (UIA)
Architect Member of the Council of the International Union of Architects (UIA)
PhD in Architecture. Member of the Council of the International Union of Architects (UIA). First female president of the Galician Association of Architects. Member of the Urban Issues and Environment and Sustainable Architecture of the Architects’ Council of Europe. Former President of the Housing Commission of the Architects’ Council of Europe. Former-vice-president of the Galician Technological Institute.

Architect. Founding partner and Vice-President of Batlleiroig Arquitectura
Graduate in architecture from the ETSAB. Founding partner and Vice President of Batlleiroig Arquitectura. CSCAE Medal 2017 from the Spanish Higher Council of Architects’ Associations. Guest lecturer at numerous academies and universities such as the Academie van Boukunst in Rotterdam, the Delft University of Technology and the ILAUD (International Laboratory of Architecture and Urban Design) in Urbino. Jury member for various national and international architecture competitions.

Thematic block coordinator
Marga Pazos
Presenter and editor of news programmes on Galician TV. Account Director at Wecom Communication and PR Consultancy
Presenter and editor of news programmes on Galician TV. Account Director at Wecom Communication and PR Consultancy
Graduate in Journalism from the European University Miguel de Cervantes. Presenter and editor of news programmes on Galician TV. Account Director at Wecom Communication and PR Consultancy. Mestre Mateo Award for Best TV Communicator.

Stage 5 Moderator
Ana José Varela
Chief Financial Officer of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Chief Financial Officer of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Bachelor’s degree in Law and Business Administration from the Universidad Pontificia Comillas. MBA from Columbia Business School (New York). She began her career at The Boston Consulting Group, has been an executive and advisor in the banking industry, and has chaired Torusware and Nasas Biotech. She has been the only Spanish woman selected as Eisenhower Fellow in 2015 and collaborates in multiple initiatives to increase the visibility of women in professional fields, such as International Women’s Forum or Women to Watch. In 2021 she was designated “Top 10” as one of the ten most relevant Spanish women in the international arena.

Stage 5 Guest
Mathilde Mesnard
Director of the Department of Financial and Corporate Affairs of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Director of the Department of Financial and Corporate Affairs of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Director of the Department of Financial and Corporate Affairs of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Leads policies on anti-corruption, corporate governance and responsible business conduct. PhD in Economics from the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (France).

Environmental Mission Leader at The Overview Effect
PhD in Industrial Engineering. Leader of environmental missions – Climate Change and Biodiversity, Circular Economy and Sustainable Cities – at The Overview Effect. Associate Professor at Comillas Pontifical University. Recipient of the Marshall Memorial Fellowship.

Stage 6 Moderator
Ana Freire
Director of the Technology Area of the Universitat Pompeu Fabra Barcelona School of Management
Director of the Technology Area of the Universitat Pompeu Fabra Barcelona School of Management
PhD in Computer Science. Researcher, teacher and director of the Technology Area at the UPF Barcelona School of Management of the Pompeu Fabra University. Royal Academy of Sciences Foundation Award for Young Female Scientific Talent. Founder of the Wisibilízalas International Contest.

Stage 6 Guest
Ainara Zubillaga
Director of Education and Training at the Cotec Foundation for Innovation. Professor of the Complutense University of Madrid
Director of Education and Training at the Cotec Foundation for Innovation. Professor of the Complutense University of Madrid
PhD in Education Sciences from the Complutense University of Madrid. Director of Education and Training at the Cotec Foundation for Innovation. Professor of the Complutense University of Madrid. Member of the Board of Directors of RUTE (University Network of Educational Technology) and REDUNI+D (University Network for Educational Research and Innovation).

Stage 6 Guest
Alicia Tojeiro
Teacher specialised in Infant and Primary Education at Isidro Parga Pondal Primary School
Teacher specialised in Infant and Primary Education at Isidro Parga Pondal Primary School
Teacher specialised in Infant and Primary Education at Isidro Parga Pondal Primary School Best Teacher in Spain Award for Primary Education 2020 by Educa Abanca. National Learning – Service Award in 2019. Radio and television collaborator.

Thematic block coordinator
Marisol Soengas
Head of the Melanoma Group at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO). Vice-president of the Spanish Association for Cancer Research
Head of the Melanoma Group at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO). Vice-president of the Spanish Association for Cancer Research
Bachelor’s degree in Biology. Head of the Melanoma Group at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre and vice-president of the Spanish Association for Cancer Research. “Fritz Anders Medal” for Skin Cancer Research.

Stage 7 Moderator
César de la Fuente
Professor and Head of the Machine Biology Group at the University of Pennsylvania
Professor and Head of the Machine Biology Group at the University of Pennsylvania
Biotechnology Researcher. Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Head of Machine Biology Group. Recognised with more than 50 awards, including being named by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as one of the world’s most innovative scientists under the age of 35.

Stage 7 Guest
Senén Barro Ameneiro
Scientific Director of CiTIUS - Singular Centre for Research in Intelligent Technologies of the University of Santiago de Compostela
Scientific Director of CiTIUS – Singular Centre for Research in Intelligent Technologies of the University of Santiago de Compostela
Bachelor’s degree and PhD in Physics from the University of Santiago de Compostela. Professor of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. Scientific Director of CiTIUS – Singular Centre for Research in Intelligent Technologies of the University of Santiago de Compostela Former Rector of the University of Santiago de Compostela. National Award from the Spanish Scientific Society of Computer Science – BBVA Foundation.

Stage 7 Guest
Bibiana Campos
Editor-in-Chief of 'Of Chemical and Engineering News'. Vice President of the C&EN Media Group of the American Chemical Society
Editor-in-Chief of ‘Of Chemical and Engineering News’. Vice President of the C&EN Media Group of the American Chemical Society
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Santiago de Compostela. PhD in Chemistry from Manchester Metropolitan University (UK). Editor-in-Chief of ‘Of Chemical and Engineering News’. Vice President of the C&EN Media Group of the American Chemical Society.

Stage 8 Moderator
Amparo Alonso
Professor of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at the University of A Coruña
Professor of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at the University of A Coruña
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry PhD in Physics. Professor at the University of A Coruña and researcher at CITIC (ICT Research Centre). Former President of the Spanish Association for Artificial Intelligence (AEPIA). Member of the Advisory Council on Artificial Intelligence (CAIA) of the Spanish Government and commissioner of the UDC for the development of the Artificial Intelligence node of the ICT City.

Stage 8 Guest
Daniel Innerarity
Professor of Political Philosophy, Ikerbasque researcher at the University of the Basque Country and professor at the European Institute of Florence where he directs the Chair of Artificial Intelligence and Democracy
Professor of Political Philosophy, Ikerbasque researcher at the University of the Basque Country and professor at the European Institute of Florence where he directs the Chair of Artificial Intelligence and Democracy
Writer of numerous works related to Philosophy and Democracy. Media contributor. Euskadi Essay Award. National Essay Award. Prince of Viana Culture Award.

Stage 8 Guest
Luz Rello
Professor and researcher in the Information Systems department at IE Business School. Founder of the social enterprise Change Dyslexia
Professor and researcher in the Information Systems department at IE Business School. Founder of the social enterprise Change Dyslexia
Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics from the Complutense University of Madrid. PhD in Computer Engineering from Pompeu Fabra University. Professor and researcher in the Information Systems department at IE Business School. Founder of the social enterprise Change Dyslexia 2016 Princess of Girona Social Foundation Award. MIT Technology Review Innovators under 35 Spain Award.