Cristina Costa works at the Catalan Ministry of Research and Universities, fostering international cooperation in R+I. With a background in Applied Languages and Gender Studies, she has experience in the European Commission and has worked across Europe. Cristina builds partnerships to advance shared R+I goals, connecting institutions and regions to drive impactful research and innovation collaborations.

Gemma Llopart is Head of the Technical Coordination Area for Interdepartmental Support in Research and Innovation at the Government of Catalonia. She coordinates cross-departmental R&I policies and leads the Research Impact Strategy, focusing on maximising the societal, economic, and environmental impact of public research. She holds degrees in Economics and Agricultural Engineering.