TAB Connection Sarah Macías Travelling through words Words are a powerful tool and must be used to build bridges between people, cultures and communities. That’s what Sarah Macías did during the World Universities Public Speaking Championship in Spanish to proclaim herself champion.
R&D Pilar Mateo Leading the way Scientist Pilar Mateo is the winner of the 2025 Talento a bordo Mujeres a Seguir Award. A firm believer in science at the service of society who has saved thousands of lives with her innovations.
Sport Alfonso Cabello A life full of challenges “What pushes me the most is to be told I can’t do something, to first prove to myself, and then to others, that indeed I can.” With this sentence, Alfonso Cabello shows how he has become one of the best para-cyclists in the world.
TAB Connection Ignacio Blanco A scale of greys The Spanish University Debate League (LEDU) celebrated its 25th edition and its best speaker, Ignacio Blanco, a young journalist who defends the grey scale in a polarised world that seems to be ruled by black or white.
Design María Hesse A woman among paintbrushes If there’s one essential in María Hesse’s life, it’s her paintbrushes. Through them she adds colour, sensibility, and passion to the pages of all her books.
Photography Anna Surinyach One image, a thousand questions Photojournalist Anna Surinyach captures reality with a visual discourse that invites the audience to ask themselves questions and go beyond the moment.
Art Laura Cano Travelling back in time Laura Cano’s portraits inhale modernity and exhale classicism, which is why they’re able to transport the audience to bygone eras while remaining in the present. What’s behind this unique gaze?
Gastronomy Alejandro Serrano The Sea of Castile Alejandro Serrano’s cuisine combines youth, talent, and creativity. The result: a Michelin star at the young age of 24 and a new concept, the Sea of Castile, has burst onto the Spanish gastronomy scene with inspiring force.
Cinema and theatre Alfredo Castro The art of performing without acting He’s considered the best Chilean actor of all time, but... what lies behind his talent? Performing without acting. That’s the key, according to Alfredo Castro, winner of the Platino Award for Best Supporting Actor for the second year running.
R&D Nuria Oliver Intelligence for all A world expert in artificial intelligence, Nuria Oliver has spent decades researching how to use it for the greater good. Her award-winning project to predict the behaviour of the pandemic is proof of this.