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Minister Ksenija Klampfer, M.Sc., paid a working visit to Spain on 1 and 2 July 2025, where she visited the Barcelona Supercomputing Center and the headquarters of the satellite operator Hispasat in Madrid. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fields of digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing, and satellite connectivity.Author: Ministry of Digital Transformation 1 / 7 The visit began in Barcelona, where the Minister, together with the delegation, met with the management of the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC). The main topic of the talks was the MareNostrum 5 supercomputer - one of the most powerful and energy-efficient supercomputers in the world, which will play a key role in the development of artificial intelligence and scientific breakthroughs in Europe. The talks with the management of the center focused on opportunities for cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence and quantum computing, an overview of joint projects to support start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, and the search for solutions for greater efficiency in the public sector. The working visit continued in Madrid, where the Minister first met with representatives of Hispasat, the leading Spanish satellite operator. The discussion took place on the role of Hispasat in providing broadband Internet access in rural areas, primarily through the UNICO Demanda Rural program, and on the possibilities of cooperation in the field of satellite connectivity in Slovenia. This was followed by a meeting with the leadership of the Agency for the Supervision of Artificial Intelligence (AESIA). We exchanged experiences and good practices with our interlocutors in the field of development and supervision of artificial intelligence, including the legislative framework and implementation of the Artificial Intelligence Act and their impact on the economy, especially on start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises. The Minister expressed Slovenia's interest in deepening cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence, high-performance computing and satellite connectivity, and emphasized the importance of close cooperation between the two countries, including within the framework of European digital initiatives and programs. The visit took place in an excellent atmosphere and confirmed the mutual commitment to further strengthening cooperation between Slovenia and Spain in the field of digital transformation.
