SIMO EDUCACIÓN 2025 addresses the fusion of technology and pedagogy to improve education, the growing prominence of AI and neuroeducation in its conference programme
The fair will take place from 28 to 30 October 2025, at IFEMA MADRID.
The ongoing debate surrounding the use of technology and electronic devices in schools and colleges, particularly in light of recent laws introduced by some autonomous communities that restrict their use, will be a key theme in the SIMO EDUCACIÓN 2025 programme. Organised by IFEMA MADRID in collaboration with EDUCACIÓN 3.0, the event will take place from October 28 to 30 in Hall 5 of the Recinto Ferial. In addition to this subject, other salient themes to be addressed will include the growing importance of artificial intelligence, neuroeducation, and mental health.
Outstanding conferences
As a preview of what this new edition has in store, and with the slogan "Technology and Pedagogy: The Alliance Driving Educational Innovation in Times of AI", numerous experts and educators will highlight emerging pedagogical trends shaping the present and future of education.
To address the use of technology and electronic devices in schools and colleges, María del Mar Sánchez, a researcher in educational technology and a professor at the Faculty of Education at the University of Murcia, will present a lecture entitled "The Debate on Screens in Education: Towards a Critical and Informed Perspective". Teacher and digital well-being communicator Laura Cuesta will talk about the importance of digitalisation in schools and how to utilise technologies in the classroom to shape responsible citizens. At the same time, Manuel Area, Professor of Didactics and School Organisation at the University of La Laguna, will present a lecture titled ‘Educating children and adolescents in ICTs. Decalogue for Schools and Families’. Meanwhile, Nacho Guadix, Head of Education and Digital Rights at UNICEF Spain, will explore children’s rights and their connection with technology.
In the field of artificial intelligence, Dr César Poyatos, an education expert, will discuss, with a critical perspective, how AI can transform classrooms. At the same time, Miquel Flexas, director of the AI at Education Observatory, will present the lecture "AI with meaning: moving from impact to strategic and transformational implementation."
Regarding neuroeducation, Professor and researcher David Bueno will deliver a lecture entitled "Art, neuroscience, and education: an integral vision of training.” At the same time, in the area of mental health, psychologist Silvia Álava will focus on teacher well-being with her lecture "Who Takes Care of the Teachers? Take care of yourself to take care of others.
Practical workshops
As each year, SIMO EDUCACIÓN will dedicate part of its activities to teacher training in educational innovation, organising a programme of practical workshops. This edition will focus on providing advice and tools for educators, such as designing educational games with teacher Pablo Ortega; Àngels Soriano will explain how to incorporate AI into language classes; Fede Carreres will explore teacher well-being with ‘The 5 stages to overcome stress and achieve your greatest well-being in the classroom’; and Miguel Salas will show how to encourage reading in secondary education, among others.
The SIMO EDUCACIÓN conference programme, now known as SIMO DIRECTORES, will once again play a prominent role. The agenda will be completed with the Educational Innovation Awards, which are now in their thirteenth edition.
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