Season 4: Introduction
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Join us in the introductory episode of the AIJA podcast "SpotlightAIJA," where we sit down with Eduardo J. De la Peña Bernal, the President of AIJA, and discover his background, motivations for seeking the AIJA presidency, and his compelling vision for the organisation.
Eduardo's primary goal is to take AIJA global, extending its reach beyond Europe. He is enthusiastic about the new season of the podcast, which aligns perfectly with this global vision and main goal of his presidency.
Get a sneak peek of upcoming events, including the anticipated AIJA Half-Year November Conference in Paris, and learn about Eduardo's chosen hashtag, #GlobalAIJA, which encapsulates his mission to expand AIJA's reach worldwide.
Tune in to this enlightening episode!
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