On 22 May, Alberto Pena Fernandez, Head of the JRC Algorithmic Transparency Unit, presented the mission and activities of the European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency (ECAT) to the RedIRIS community in Toledo.
RedIRIS, the Spanish academic and research network supporting R&D&I since 1988, counts the JRC among its members. The event provided an excellent opportunity to raise visibility of the scientific and regulatory work conducted at ECAT and across the JRC in the field of digital governance.
Adapting to the informal style of the audience, Alberto delivered a dynamic and well-received presentation. Feedback from participants was highly positive, with several attendees expressing strong interest in ECAT’s work and in continuing the exchange.
Notably, he held fruitful conversations with:
- Francisco Javier García Vieira, Director of RedIRIS
- Eva Ortega Paíno, Spanish General Secretary for Research
- Coronel Álvaro Díaz Fernández, Director of the Infantry Academy in Toledo
- Esther Robles, Deputy Director of RedIRIS
The event reinforced the relevance of ECAT’s mission among national research stakeholders and opened doors to potential future collaborations.
The full presentation is available here: https://tv.rediris.es/video/6825c4b975b163e7d20cba2f
