Expected Arrival of CECIMO Delegates

12:00 – 13:00 | President’s Meeting* (Room: Sala la Concha)

13:00 – 14:00 | Sandwich Lunch** (Room: Sala la Concha)

14:00 – 16:00 | Board Meeting*** (Room: Sala la Concha)

17:30 | Bus Transfer (Lobby – Hotel Catalonia)

18:00 – 19:00 | Welcome Drinks & Keynote Speech at Aquarium San Sebastián

19:00 | Welcome Dinner at Aquarium San Sebastián

Dress Code: Smart Casual

* For Presidents only

** Sandwich lunch is reserved for Presidents and Board members.

*** For Board members only.

Social Programme (Delegates & Partners)

09:30 | Bus Transfer (Lobby – Hotel Catalonia)

10:00 | Visit to El Peine del Viento

10:30 | Bus Transfer to Chillida Leku

11:00 | Guided Tour at Chillida Leku

12:30 | Bus Transfer to HIKA Txakolindegui (Basque White Wine Cellar)

13:00 | Guided Visit at the Cellar

13:30 | Lunch at HIKA

16:30 | Bus Transfer (Back to Hotel)

18:00 | Free Evening (A list of nearby restaurant recommendations will be provided)

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TSocial Programme for Partners

09:30 | Bus Transfer (Lobby – Hotel Catalonia to Zumaia)

10:00 | Guided Visit to Zuloaga Museum & Flysch

13:00 | Lunch in Zumaia

16:00 | Bus Transfer (Back to Hotel)

Working Programme for Delegates

08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome Coffee (Room: Hotel Main Hall)

09:00 – 09:15 | Opening Remarks (Room: Santa Clara)

– François Duval, President, CECIMO

– José Pérez Berdud, President, AFM Cluster

09:15 – 10:30 | Will geopolitics reshape manufacturing

Speaker sessions with panel debate

Presentation: Introduction to the Basque Country – economy, industrial sectors & challenges
– Arantxa Tapia, Former Minister of Economic Development & Industry of the Basque
Government 

Presentation: The US policies and tariffs: The impact on the American and World Machine Tool (and Manufacturing) sector

– Douglas K. Woods, President of the Association for Manufacturing Technology (USA)

Panel debate:

The panel debate will bring together industry experts to examine how global changes, such
as shifting trade policies and geopolitical dynamics, are impacting the machine tool and
manufacturing industries. They will also offer strategic recommendations to help companies
navigate these challenges and seize emerging opportunities.

Speakers:
– Arantxa Tapia, Former Minister of Economic Development & Industry of the Basque
Government
– Douglas K. Woods, President of the Association for Manufacturing Technology
(USA)
– Michael Hauser, Chairman, StarragTornos
– Pello Rodríguez, President of Mondragon Corporation

Moderator: Marcus Burton, Chairman, Economic Committee, CECIMO

10:30 – 11:15 | Ensuring Machinery Safety in the EU

Panel debate 

The debate will focus on the importance of ensuring that machinery and equipment placed
on the EU single market comply with essential health and safety requirements. The conversation
will address challenges in market surveillance, including insufficient enforcement and gaps in
knowledge or deliberate non-compliance by some manufacturers. Emphasis will be placed on
the need for stronger cooperation between manufacturers, customs authorities, and market
surveillance bodies to improve compliance, protect workers, and ensure fair competition within
the European market.

Speakers:

– Thomas Schneider, Managing Director of Research + Development at TRUMPF
Werkzeugmaschinen SE + Co. KG

– Luis Ederra Bobes, Chief Operating Officer, TECOI CORTE

Moderator: Vincenzo Belletti, Director of EU Public Affairs, CECIMO

11:15 – 11:45 | Coffee Break

11:45 – 12:30 | How Will the Factory of the Future Look Like?

– Presentation by Agustín Sáenz, Strategy, Market & Technology Director, TECNALIA

12:30 – 13:15 | Navigating the EU Regulatory Requirements

– Presentation by Olha Hunchak, Digital & Technical Policy Manager, CECIMO

13:15 – 14:45 | Lunch  (Hotel restaurant Aldapeta)

14:45 – 15:45 | AI in Manufacturing

Speaker sessions with panel debate

This session will explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the manufacturing
sector. Experts will discuss how AI technologies are revolutionising production processes, from
predictive maintenance and quality control to supply chain optimisation and intelligent
automation. The conversation will focus on real-world applications, key challenges and the future
potential of AI to improve efficiency, reduce costs and drive innovation in manufacturing.
Attendees will also gain insights into how companies can integrate AI solutions to remain
competitive in an increasingly digital world.

Speakers:

– Laura Marrón, General Manager, BAIC-Basque Artificial Intelligence Centre
– Fernando Sáenz, Director General, Savvy Data Systems
– María Penilla, General Manager ZIUR Cyber Security Centre of Gipuzkoa
– David González, Procurement Manager, SORALUCE 

Moderator: Vincenzo Belletti, Director of EU Public Affairs, CECIMO

15:45 – 16:55 | Building Tomorrow’s Talent

Presentation: Skills & Workforce in Manufacturing

– Olha Hunchak, Digital & Technical Policy Manager, CECIMO

Presentation: How to achieve high-performance organisations & teams

– Juan Mancisidor, Director General, Fabrika

Presentation by Joxe Mari Aizega, Director General, Basque Culinary Center

16:55 – 17:00 | Closing Remarks

– François Duval, President, CECIMO

19:00 | Bus Transfer to MUKA

19:30 | Gala Dinner at MUKA

Dress Code: Black Tie / Cocktail

09:00 – 09:30 | Networking Coffee (Room: Hotel Main Hall)

09:30 – 11:00 | Economic Committee – Discussion on Global & Macro-Economic Issues (Room: Santa Clara)

Speakers:

– Tommaso Lolli, Economist, CECIMO
– Marcus Burton, Chairman of the Economic Committee, CECIMO
– Dr. Guillermo Dorronsoro, Management Board Advisor, Zabala Innovation Consulting
and PHD Professor at Deusto Business School

11:00 – 11:30 | Open Forum

11:30 – 13:00 | General Assembly

13:00 | Farewell Lunch  (Hotel restaurnat Aldapeta)