Human-centered companies

11TH SYMPOSIUM ON COMPANIES WITH A HUMAN SIDE

Artificial Intelligence with Purpose

Chair in Management by Missions and Corporate Purpose

March 12, 2026

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CaixaForum Palma de Mallorca

Weyler Square, 3, 07001, Palma, Balearic Islands.

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Artificial intelligence is now embedded in our organisations and offers new possibilities for growth, decision-making and serving people better.

When integrated with purpose, AI becomes an ally for human development, shared value and a form of management that is more conscious and aligned with each organisation’s mission.

The Management by Missions Symposium is a platform for reflection, learning and dialogue, alongside experts, aimed at understanding AI and how it can serve human, social and business purposes.

An event for anyone who believes that technology’s real purpose is to serve people and a shared mission.
 

March 12 - Symposium

Program

 

09:00

Opening address

Araceli Bosch: Expert in Communication and radio and television presenter.

Josep Bosch: Director general at Bosch & Lozano and Symposium host.

09:15

The Future of AI Starts Today: Trends that Will Shape the Next Decade

Pep Martorell: Associate director of the Barcelona Supercomputing Centre (BSC), 2016-2025. Director general of Research for the Government of Catalonia (2011-2015) in general science and technology, with a special focus on supercomputing, artificial intelligence and digital transformation.

10:00

Leading in the Age of AI: Purpose-Driven Decisions

Inés Alegre: Lecturer in the Managerial Decision Sciences Department at IESE Business School and vice-president of Product at Shalion.

11:00Break
11:30

Who Directs Whom? The Lights and Shadows of AI

Gabriel Fernández: lecturer at UIC Barcelona, studies the ethics and impact of artificial Intelligence on people and society.

12:15

Interview on Purpose and Technology: A Humanist Perspective

Andrés Sendagorta: President of SENER and the SENER Foundation, leader in engineering and technology with global impact, and president of the Family Business Institute

Moderated by Carlos Rey: Founder of DPMC and director of the Chair for Management by Missions and Corporate Purpose at UIC Barcelona.

13:30Recognition
13:45Lunch
15:15

Parallel Sessions: What Challenges Does AI Pose to My Personal Purpose? Let’s Respond with Collective Intelligence

Mayte Márquez, Álex Montaner and Jordi Bolea: Consultants and director at DPMC.

16:15Sharing and discussion
16:45

Closing address

Manuel Jiménez Maña: President of the DPMC Foundation and Corporación Jiménez Maña. Advisor at AD Parts

 

09:00

Opening address

Araceli Bosch: Expert in Communication and radio and television presenter.

Josep Bosch: Director general at Bosch & Lozano and Symposium host.

09:15

The Future of AI Starts Today: Trends that Will Shape the Next Decade

Pep Martorell: Associate director of the Barcelona Supercomputing Centre (BSC), 2016-2025. Director general of Research for the Government of Catalonia (2011-2015) in general science and technology, with a special focus on supercomputing, artificial intelligence and digital transformation.

10:00

Leading in the Age of AI: Purpose-Driven Decisions

Inés Alegre: Lecturer in the Managerial Decision Sciences Department at IESE Business School and vice-president of Product at Shalion.

11:00Break
11:30

Who Directs Whom? The Lights and Shadows of AI

Gabriel Fernández: lecturer at UIC Barcelona, studies the ethics and impact of artificial Intelligence on people and society.

12:15

Interview on Purpose and Technology: A Humanist Perspective

Andrés Sendagorta: President of SENER and the SENER Foundation, leader in engineering and technology with global impact, and president of the Family Business Institute

Moderated by Carlos Rey: Founder of DPMC and director of the Chair for Management by Missions and Corporate Purpose at UIC Barcelona.

13:30Recognition
13:45Lunch
15:15

Parallel Sessions: What Challenges Does AI Pose to My Personal Purpose? Let’s Respond with Collective Intelligence

Mayte Márquez, Álex Montaner and Jordi Bolea: Consultants and director at DPMC.

16:15Sharing and discussion
16:45

Closing address

Manuel Jiménez Maña: President of the DPMC Foundation and Corporación Jiménez Maña. Advisor at AD Parts

March 11 - Guided tour of Palma

On March 11 at 6:15 p.m. (time to be confirmed), there will be a guided cultural tour of Palma. The price of the tour is €18, to be paid in cash on the day of the tour.

Speakers

Araceli Bosch

Araceli Bosch

Holder of a degree in Journalism and Law, she specialises in audiovisual programmes focused on news and educational content
Josep Bosch

Josep Bosch

Director general at Bosch & Lozano and advisor at AD Parts, he will serve as host for the Management by Missions Symposium
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Pep Martorell Rodon

Associate director of the Barcelona Supercomputing Centre (BSC), 2016-2025
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Gabriel Fernández Borsot

Lecturer in the Faculty of Humanities at UIC Barcelona, transpersonal psychotherapist and expert speaker on AI and Ethics
Ines Alegre

Inés Alegre

Lecturer in the Managerial Decision Sciences Department at IESE Business School and vice-president of Product at Shalion
Sendagorta

Andrés Sendagorta

President of SENER, a global engineering and technology company with operations across multiple continents and a leader in energy, mobility and advanced technology projects
Carlos Rey

Carlos Rey

Founder of DPMC and co-director of the Chair for Management by Missions and Corporate Purpose at UIC Barcelona
Mayte Márquez

Mayte Márquez

Consultant director at DPMC. Expert in organisational development and transformational leadership
Alex Montaner

Álex Montaner

Senior advisor at DPMC. Expert in business strategy and transformation, specialising in the implementation of mission-driven management models
Jordi Bolea

Jordi Bolea

Director de Consultoría en DPMC Foundation
Manuel Jimenez

Manuel Jiménez Maña

President of the DPMC Foundation, advisor at AD Parts and president of Corporación Jiménez Maña

Accommodations

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Protur Naisa Palma Hotel

C/ de Simó Ballester, 6, Ponent, 07011 Palma, Balearic Islands
Phone: 971 21 17 46
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Hotel Saratoga

Mallorca Promenade, 6, Downtown, 07012 Palma, Balearic Islands
Phone: 971 72 72 40

The discount code to book via the website of both hotels is: SIMPOSIODPMC

  • Hotel Protur Naisa: the code is valid for the following dates: 09/03–15/03/26.
  • Hotel Saratoga: the code is valid for the following dates: 09/03–14/03/26 Booking period: valid for bookings made before 11/02/2026. Minimum stay: 2 nights.

Join us at the Symposium and discover how to integrate artificial intelligence with your purpose: register now and be part of this transformative dialogue!