PhD thesis defence by Juan Pablo Mora, titled “Influencing factors for the adoption of Artificial Intelligence at a firm level: Empirical exploratory analysis for Colombian organizations”
Juan Pablo Mora López, from the PhD programme in Business and Territorial Competitiveness, Innovation and Sustainability, will defend his PhD thesis, titled: "Influencing factors for the adoption of Artificial Intelligence at a firm level: Empirical exploratory analysis for Colombian organizations", supervised by José Luis González Pernia and David López López.
PhD thesis defence by Elsayed Fathi Moussa Mohamed, titled “The Dynamics of Collaborative Governance: A Life Cycle Model from Initiation to Sustainable Practices”
PhD thesis defence by Elsayed Fathi Moussa Mohamed, titled “The Dynamics of Collaborative Governance: A Life Cycle Model from Initiation to Sustainable Practices”
Elsayed Fathi Moussa Mohamed, from the PhD programme in Business and Territorial Competitiveness, Innovation and Sustainability, will defend his PhD thesis, titled "The Dynamics of Collaborative Governance: A Life Cycle Model from Initiation to Sustainable Practices", supervised by Igone Porto Gómez and José Antonio Campos Granados. With this thesis, the doctoral candidate will be eligible for the International Doctorate mention.
PhD thesis defence by David Andrés Rodríguez, titled “La encrucijada de la lucha contra el crimen organizado: un análisis de las políticas de seguridad implementadas en Colombia para contener la gobernanza criminal del Clan de Golfo durante los años 2010-2022”
PhD thesis defence by David Andrés Rodríguez, titled “La encrucijada de la lucha contra el crimen organizado: un análisis de las políticas de seguridad implementadas en Colombia para contener la gobernanza criminal del Clan de Golfo durante los años 2010-2022”
David Andrés Rodríguez Camacho, from the PhD programme in Human Rights: Ethical, Social and Political Challenges, will defend his PhD thesis, titled: "La encrucijada de la lucha contra el crimen organizado: un análisis de las políticas de seguridad implementadas en Colombia para contener la gobernanza criminal del Clan de Golfo durante los años 2010-2022", supervised by Sergio Caballero Santos. With this thesis, the doctoral candidate will be eligible for the International Doctorate mention.
PhD thesis defence by Syed Mohsin Ali Shah, titled “A low cost image processing sensor for air borne particle detection”
PhD thesis defence by Syed Mohsin Ali Shah, titled “A low cost image processing sensor for air borne particle detection”
Syed Mohsin Ali Shah, from the PhD Programme in Engineering for the Information Society and Sustainable Development, will defend his PhD thesis, titled:"A low cost image processing sensor for air borne particle detection", supervised by Diego López de Ipiña González de Artaza and Diego Casado Mansilla. With this thesis, the doctoral candidate will be eligible for the International Doctorate mention.
Workshop: “A range of national and international legal perspectives”
Workshop: “A range of national and international legal perspectives”
Although many people associate law primarily with lawyers and courts, this workshop demonstrates that its influence is far broader, encompassing diverse national and international perspectives. In a context where regulation and innovation are interconnected, the event aims to create a space for open and reflective dialogue, addressing contemporary legal challenges, opportunities, and how varied perspectives can enrich the understanding and application of law in today’s society.
09:30 – Opening and welcome
José Ramón Intxaurbe Vitorica, Dean of Deusto Law School, University of Deusto.
Javier Viaña de la Puente, Lawyer and PhD in Law
09:45 – The Lawyer as a public employee: is there life beyond the file?
Javier Serrano Chamizo, Senior Official of the General Administration, expert in public procurement and legal adviser in the Basque Government.
10:10 – Corporations Across Borders: Jurisdictions, Regulations, Compliance, Solutions.
Olusoji Elias (online), Lawyer in London and Lagos, Nigeria
10:35 – From Law Graduate to Executive in Multinational Companies and Entrepreneur
Juan Vicente Arroyo Gradillas, Entrepreneur and Corporate Director
11:00 – Global Trade Under Pressure: The Role of Banks in a Changing World.
Francisco Javier Fernández de Troconiz (online), Global Head of Trade Finance & International Banking, BBVA
11:25 – How to become a successful litigation lawyer: practical tips across all jurisdictions.
Gonzalo Susaeta, Partner at Cuatrecasas.
11:50 - Introduction to International Judicial Cooperation. An overview of international judicial cooperation, presenting the CGPJ’s International Judicial Assistance Handbook and covering the main cooperation networks within the EU, the Hague Convention, and Ibero-America.
Paula Boix Sampedro, Judge at Bilbao Court of First Instance No. 13
12:15 – Closing of the Workshop and Awarding of Certificates
Gotaa Lab exhibition
Gotaa Lab exhibition
Rediscover how innovation can care for the planet.
This Thursday, 20 November, as part of Deusto Entrepreneurship Week 2025, we invite you to the Larramendi Building Hall (San Sebastian campus) from 09:30 to 11:30 for an exhibition by Gotaa Lab.
Discover how this startup transforms disused fishing nets into purposeful products, promoting a circular economy and protecting the marine environment.
Get inspired, learn their story, and reflect on how entrepreneurship can be a tool to regenerate our planet.
Target audience:
- Entrepreneurs
- University community: students, academic and non-academic staff
- Members of the public with an interest in the topic
Bilbao Hosts the 12th International Conference on Servitisation
Bilbao Hosts the 12th International Conference on Servitisation
Experts from around the world are gathering at Deusto Business School to discuss digital servitisation and industrial transformation.
Bilbao will host the 12th International Conference on Servitisation (ICBS 2025) on 6 and 7 November 2025, bringing together more than 60 experts, researchers, and professionals from all continents to explore the latest trends in servitisation, service economy, and technological innovation in manufacturing industries.
Organised by Deusto Business School (DBS), the conference will focus on “Digital servitisation as a key enabler for organisational scalability”, highlighting the role of digitalisation as a driver of growth and transformation in industrial organisations.
The conference will be opened by Macarena Cuenca, Dean of Deusto Business School, who will emphasise the importance of strengthening ties between academic research and business practice to meet the challenges of the new service economy.
The event will also feature Professor Christian Kowalkowski, Chair in Industrial Marketing at Linköping University (Sweden), as Keynote Speaker. In his presentation, Kowalkowski will address the challenges and opportunities posed by digital servitisation in value creation and the sustainability of industrial business models.
Another highlighted intervention will be by Eñaut Sarriegi, representing ULMA Handling Systems, who will present the company’s advances in automation and advanced services applied to manufacturing, providing concrete examples of how digitalisation drives industrial competitiveness.
ICBS 2025 will consolidate Bilbao and the University of Deusto as international references in the study and promotion of servitisation, a key area for developing more innovative, sustainable, and customer-focused business models.
“Gathering: Together we are stronger”
“Gathering: Together we are stronger”
The Loyola Apostolic Platform, in collaboration with MAG+S, is hosting a new edition of the “Together We Are Stronger” gathering under the motto “Called to Serve.”
Aimed at university students and their mentors, the event invites participants to explore vocation as a path of service and commitment, while strengthening the Ignatian network that unites us. Through activities, testimonies, prayer, and shared living experiences, the gathering offers an opportunity for shared learning that helps participants grow in their mission, together and as a network.
This event is designed as a time for shared learning, where young people and mentors learn from each other in an atmosphere of friendship, spirituality, and commitment. We believe that only by working together, united in mission, are we stronger.
32nd Symposium on Advances in Drug Addiction: “Denormalising to Protect: Approaches to Alcohol, Tobacco and Cannabis Use in Young People”
32nd Symposium on Advances in Drug Addiction: “Denormalising to Protect: Approaches to Alcohol, Tobacco and Cannabis Use in Young People”
The Symposium on Advances in Drug Addiction: “Denormalising to protect: Approaches to alcohol, tobacco and cannabis use in young people” will take place this Friday, 7 November, from 08:30 to 14:00, in the Garate Room at the Bilbao Campus. Organised by the Institute of Drug Dependencies, with the collaboration of the Directorate of Public Health and Addictions of the Basque Government (Department of Health), the symposium is aimed at professional teams working in mental health and addiction services, with the following objectives:
- Share and analyse practical approaches and successful experiences in educational, community, and leisure settings to address the denormalisation of youth substance use.
- Promote discussion and critical analysis among professionals from various sectors on the challenges and opportunities in implementing denormalisation initiatives.
- Increase understanding of the normalisation of alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis use among young people, highlighting the implications for health and development.
- Generate ideas and potential lines of work to strengthen local denormalisation interventions, in line with the 8th Addictions Plan.
Full programme
Lecture: “Small firms, big challenges: competition in high-impact cases”
Lecture: “Small firms, big challenges: competition in high-impact cases”
This lecture will provide an in-depth look at how small law firms can tackle and succeed in highly complex legal cases with significant public impact. Andoni de la Llosa will share his experience at several prestigious law firms, as well as the creation and development of Redi Abogados, illustrating how specialisation and strategic planning enable smaller firms to compete with larger ones. The session will cover what cartels are and analyse notable cases handled by his firm, including the recent “Meta and Aylo” case, showing how these litigations unfold from the inside. In addition to exploring the technical aspects, attendees will gain practical insights for building a career in competition law and understanding the real challenges of the sector. The session will conclude with an extended Q&A, encouraging direct interaction and applied learning.
Organised by: ELSA | In collaboration with: Deusto Law School