AI with purpose: from strategy to safe adoption at LABORAL Kutxa
22 October 2026 | 10:00h to 10:20h
How LABORAL Kutxa approaches artificial intelligence from a strategic vision to its practical deployment. It will cover the organization’s positioning, the implementation of governance structures, teams and demand management processes, as well as the role of technology accelerators such as Ikerlan, MU and Innkia. Finally, it will highlight the areas where AI is already delivering value, including software development, cybersecurity, and intelligent document processing, showcasing a balanced approach between innovation and responsible adoption.
ÁLVARO PEREZ SORIA
Head of Innovation and Open Business, LABORAL Kutxa
A Computer Engineer from the University of Deusto, he has developed his career in innovation and technology. He began his career as a software solutions analyst and moved to Mexico to teach. Upon returning, he worked as a software architect, driving technology projects in public and private organizations. Subsequently, for seven years he led the integration team at Banco Santander USA in Boston, participating in innovation programs at MIT and Harvard. Currently, he is Head of Innovation and Open Business at LABORAL Kutxa, acting as a bridge to the external ecosystem to acquire knowledge and activate its capabilities in banking and insurance projects.
