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Minister Mag. Ksenija Klampfer was on a working visit to Spain on 1 and 2 July 2025, where she visited the Barcelona Super Accounting Center (BSC) and the headquarters of the Hispasat satellite operator in Madrid. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the field of digital transformation, artificial intelligence (UI), high -performance computer science and satellite connectivity.Author: Ministry of Digital Transformation
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The visit began in Barcelona, where the Minister, together with the delegation, met with the leadership of the Barcelona Center for Super Compilation (BSC). The central topic of the talks was a supercomputer Marostrum 5 - one of the most powerful and energy -efficient supercomputer in the world, which will play a key role in the development of artificial intelligence and scientific breakthroughs in Europe. Talks with the management of the Center were focused on opportunities to participate in artificial intelligence and quantum computer science, a review of joint projects to support start -up, small and medium -sized enterprises, and find solutions for greater public sector efficiency.
The working visit continued in Madrid, where the minister first met with representatives of Hispasat, a leading Spanish satellite operator. The debate was held on the role of Hispasat in providing broadband Internet access in rural areas, especially through Unico DeManda Rural, and the possibilities of cooperation in the field of satellite connectivity in Slovenia.
This was followed by a meeting with the management of the Artificial Intelligence Agency (AESIA). We exchanged experience and good practices in the field of artificial intelligence, including the legislative framework and implementation of the artificial intelligence act and their impact on the economy, especially start -ups and small and medium -sized enterprises.
The Minister expressed the interest of Slovenia to deepen cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence, high -incident in computer science and satellite connectivity, and emphasized the importance of close cooperation between the two countries as part of European digital initiatives and programs.
The visit took place in an excellent atmosphere and confirmed the mutual commitment to further enhancing cooperation between Slovenia and Spain in the field of digital transformation.
