Madrid Agenda
Tuesday 26th May 2026
24th Floor, IE Tower, 259 Paseo de la Castellana, 28046 Madrid, Spain
08:30 – 09:00
Registration, Networking, Meeting and Connections
09:00 – 09:10
Welcome and Setting the Scene
Mark Rix
CEO, Wellbeing at Work
Lisa Dawn Bevill
Academic Director of the Center for Health & Wellbeing, IE University
09:10 – 09:20
Welcome From Our Host
Lee Newman
Dean, IE Business School, IE University
09:20 – 09:50
Opening Keynote Address: Pillars of Performance
The growing exhaustion within organizations is making the battle for talent futile. Cognitive capital is becoming increasingly important, not so much through the development of cognitive and social skills, but through the care of the brain itself. We will explore these topics from physiology perspective to everyday practical application.
Marcos Cajina
Adjunct Professor, Leadership Development & Executive Coach, IE University
09.50 – 10:35
Panel: Wellbeing Culture as a Performance Engine
What are the measurable behaviours that prevent culture atrophy and drive meaningful organizational performance, enhancing engagement, wellbeing and long-term strategic outcomes? What is the value of designing wellbeing programs as integrated experiences that are embedded throughout the employee journey? How can employers implement programs that help support people thrive and grow? Wellbeing as a strategic lever to 'double down' on in times of volatility & change and quicker innovation cycles.
Belen Viscasillas
Head of Wellbeing, Ferrovial
Patricia de Blas Caceres
Chief People Officer, Vass
Monica Zai
People Director, The HEINEKEN Company
Maria De Ramiro
SHE Manager South Europe & North Africa, Weir
Santos Videla
Chief People Officer, Globant
10:35 – 11:00
Morning Networking Break
11.00 – 11:45
Panel: Healthy Resilience: A Shift to Energy and Capacity for Leadership and Performance
Speakers to be announced shortly
11:45 – 12:45
Leadership Workshop Discussions
Attendees choose their preferred discussion to join from the following list:
1 - Effective Wellbeing Strategies to Reduce Workplace Absenteeism
Sandra Dominguez
Founder, Axter HR Consulting
2 - Additional workshops to be announced shortly
12:45 – 13.45
In-Person Networking, Meetings and Connections
13:45 – 14:00
Post-Lunch Audience Energiser
Speaker to be announced shortly
14:00 – 14:45
Panel: DEI and Wellbeing Outcomes in an Increasingly Complex Workplace
As workplaces become more complex - hybrid environments, increasingly multi-generational/multi-cultural/neurodiverse – how should cultures ensure people and performance thrive together? One size does not fit all – what is the perceived backlash against wellbeing programs in organizations? How are organizations still falling short in delivering equitable wellbeing outcomes? As AI and automation will disproportionately affect different workgroups, how should employers adjust their wellbeing strategies to mitigate the psychological risks and skill gaps for specific employee groups facing major job transformation or increased workload demands?
Teresa Miralles
Talent & Culture, Syngenta Group
Eva Perez Nanclares
Founder & Legal Director, S&P Legal
Xandra Fernandez
Director of People & Culture, Wonest
Moderated by:
Araceli Morato
Director of Occupational Health & Wellness, BBVA
14:45 – 15:10
Building a Culture of Intention – Strategies to, boost wellness and Productivity
What is the significance of making conscious choices in shaping your future? What are the techniques to convert everyday moments into powerful experiences? What is the impact of positive thinking on your mental and physical health? How can employers help staff to cultivate resilience and inner strength?
Speaker to be announced shortly
15:10 – 15:30
Networking Break
15:30 – 15:55
The Pressure We Don’t Talk About: Rethinking Wellbeing in the Legal Profession
The legal profession is shaped by expectations that reward endurance, near constant availability, and performance under pressure. Those norms often go unquestioned, yet they quietly influence how lawyers work, how they lead, and how they experience wellbeing.
Speakers to be announced shortly
15:55 – 16:20
Menopause Awareness and the Importance of Educating Leaders
Why must employers rethink how they support menopausal employees? Why menopause isn’t just a personal issue; it’s a workplace reality. Which symptoms qualify as a disability, requiring reasonable adjustments like flexible hours or ergonomic support? How can menopause be an open topic not only for women but for entire team cultures?
Speaker to be announced shortyl
16:20 – 16:30
Closing Remarks
Mark Rix
CEO, Wellbeing at Work
Lisa Dawn Bevill
Academic Director of the Center for Health & Wellbeing, IE University
16:30 – 17:30
