The fusion of AI and soft skills defines the new generation os Saica's Graduate Experts
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The fusion of AI and soft skills defines the new generation os Saica's Graduate Experts

The fusion of AI and soft skills defines the new generation os Saica's Graduate Experts

Zaragoza, 03 Mar 2026

• In front of nearly 300 attendees, 32 students received their graduation diplomas at a ceremony featuring both an avatar and a humanoid robot.

• The event also included a keynote speech by María Aperador, criminologist, cybersecurity specialist and well known communicator.

The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and soft skills took centre stage at the graduation ceremony of the Saica Group’s Graduate Expert Programme, held last Thursday at the Teatro de las Esquinas in Zaragoza. The event brought together almost 300 participants — including students from several universities — and celebrated the completion of an intensive two‑year training journey for 32 new graduates.

The ceremony was a blend of emotion, reflection and cutting‑edge technology. For the first time, the event featured ‘Owly’, an AI‑generated avatar who co‑hosted the proceedings and is set to become the mascot of Campus Saica. Its presence throughout the evening highlighted the company’s commitment to using AI as a strategic ally across all processes.



 A standout moment of the ceremony was the keynote address delivered by María Aperador, criminologist, cybersecurity specialist and influential science communicator with a strong digital followingHer talk focused on the risks inherent in the digital world and the importance of pairing technological progress with critical thinking. She reminded attendees that online “nothing is quite what it seems”, explaining how fraud schemes often manipulate emotions to provoke impulsive decisions and that the best defence is to train rational thinking. In a context where AI amplifies both opportunities and threats, she stressed the need to strengthen soft skills, digital awareness and personal responsibility to make sound decisions and lead with good judgement.

Saica Group’s President and CEO, Susana Alejandro, congratulated the 32 graduates and emphasised the programme’s strategic importance for the organisation’s future. Despite the “tsunami” of AI, she remarked, “people make the difference and are the true heart of Saica”. She reaffirmed the Group’s strong commitment to continuous growth and strong commitment to talent development, internal progression and professional advancement. Addressing the graduates directly, she encouraged them to embrace upcoming challenges, adding: “You will have many opportunities… but above all, enjoy the journey.”