On Tuesday 8 July, our member ICECYL hosted an event on Digital Momentum in Castilla y León, at its premises in Valladolid. The event, which focused on emerging digital challenges and the evolving digital ecosystem, also marked the conclusion of DIGIS3’s inaugural digital transformation training cycle.
During the opening remarks, Carlos Fernández Carriedo, Minister for the Economy and Finance of the Regional Government of Castilla y León, introduced the DigitalICE Programme, which provides direct support and grants to help accelerate digital transformation within the business community.

Talks and Panel Discussions on Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence
Tomás Otero Pino—a senior executive specialising in leadership, executive development and organisational change, and named a LinkedIn Top Voice in Innovation 2023—delivered a keynote address on the current landscape and future prospects of digital transformation for SMEs. He offered a critical and thought-provoking perspective on how to drive sustainable change.

A panel discussion on artificial intelligence followed, moderated by Pedro J. Moreno Oliver, partner at Auren Spain and head of Auren Digital. The panel featured contributions from David Ayala, project manager at CTME; Alberto Toribio, AI consultant and founder of Toribio Innovation Solutions; Susana Lago, head of CT Ingenieros in Castilla y León; Óscar Barazal, technical secretary of the Official College of Pharmacists of Salamanca; Javier Moreno, founding partner of Data Consulting; and Álvaro Andrés Enríquez, founder and director of Oxígeno Digital.
The discussion provided a valuable opportunity to explore how AI is affecting organisations at varying stages of digital maturity. It offered practical insights into the applications, opportunities and challenges AI presents across different sectors and organisational scales.
Closing of DIGIS3’s Digital Transformation Training Cycle
DIGIS3’s digital transformation training cycle concluded with 120 individuals successfully completing the programme. Comprising four courses delivered both in-person and online, along with tutorials covering AI, big data and cloud technologies, the programme took place across February and March. With all available places filled, it was regarded as a resounding success.