Speaker Bio
Dr. Adriana Diaz is the Director of Innovation at EIT Urban Mobility, with an MSc in Engineering and Policy Analysis and a PhD in Economics of Innovation. She has over a decade of experience developing and delivering European projects. Adriana founded and led EIT Urban Mobility’s Horizon Lab, supporting partners in securing external funding for urban mobility solutions. Her research focuses on policy innovation and energy systems, examining their impact on large technological infrastructures.
Adriana’s work spans diverse fields, including water management, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and data-driven mobility. She has managed projects addressing the societal effects of disruptive technologies, fostering partnerships across public and private sectors. Her consultancy has provided strategic leadership to public bodies, research institutions, and industry stakeholders, focusing on challenges in urban mobility, energy systems, and sustainable innovation. With expertise in strategy, team leadership, and collaboration, Adriana continues to drive forward-thinking mobility solutions across Europe.