The event brought together over 10,000 participants from across the innovation ecosystem, including entrepreneurs, start-ups, universities, investors, and businesses. José Dahoui and Merce Poveda, technical officers from the ITACA Forward unit, presented the institute’s technological capabilities and research findings at the UPV Innovation exhibition space, specifically at stand 47.
This space hosted B2B meetings and presentations of the university’s innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives, facilitating contact with businesses and potential collaborators. "ITACA’s presence reflects its commitment to knowledge transfer and to connecting research with industry, particularly through the networking opportunities available in our region," stated Merce Poveda.
In the field of drone technologies, Juan Vicente Balbastre, head of the SNA-ITACA group, participated in the panel discussion ‘Shaping tomorrow’s airspace: Drone technologies emerging from UPV’. The session explored advances in drones and unmanned aerial systems, as well as the main challenges related to regulation, safety, and integration into airspace.
Furthermore, Victoria Lerma Arce and Helena van den Berg, researchers in ITACA’s ICT vs CC group, presented PREDATICS. This project explores how artificial intelligence can help predict air pollution and anticipate its potential health effects. Visitors learned about the project’s applications and explored its interactive viewer.
Taking part in VDS enabled ITACA to share its work, exchange knowledge, and establish contacts with other members of the innovation ecosystem. "For ITACA, participating is an opportunity to strengthen relationships and explore new collaborations that help bring research findings to society," concluded José Dahoui.
