Betania Biagini

Betania Biagini, born in Neuquén, Argentina, has emerged as a prominent global figure in energy innovation, sustainable mobility, and international trade. With over 15 years of impactful experience, she stands at the crossroads of technical excellence and strategic vision, driving sustainable transformation across continents.

Graduating summa cum laude in Industrial Engineering from the Catholic University of Córdoba, she was awarded as Argentina’s top engineering graduate by the National Academy of Engineering. Her early focus on R&D led her to represent her university and country on international platforms, where her groundbreaking work in ultra-low-carbon steels and energy efficiency was recognized by esteemed institutions such as the Argentine Materials Association.

Her academic achievements extend to advanced studies in International Trade, Renewable Energy, an MBA from ITAE, and a specialized program in Battery Energy Storage Systems investment analysis in Madrid. This diverse expertise equipped her to navigate complex challenges within the global energy landscape. Early roles at Techint and Brazil's JRB, followed by project leadership in Spain on electromobility and clean energy, laid the groundwork for a versatile and international career.

In 2010, she transitioned to Lisbon to lead energy market research at the Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, contributing to the integration of renewable generation into electricity markets and promoting EU-funded international cooperation for R&D in science and technology. She also played a significant role in advancing electric vehicles in Portugal, through design and manufacturing projects in EV, contributing to early-stage initiatives that supported the deployment and policy framework for sustainable mobility. During this period, she launched the Observatory of Energy Best Practices, a platform for knowledge exchange and innovation across Latin America.

Returning to Argentina, Betania served as a technical advisor to the National Ministry of Production, influencing industrial & public policies and regulations that fostered electromobility and cross-sector collaboration. As Director General of R&D at the Argentine Chamber of Alternative Electric Vehicles and Auto Parts, she championed innovation agendas, built public-private alliances, and advanced electrification efforts in collaboration with regional governments and private partners.

Her strategic outlook took her to China and the Middle East, where she forged trade alliances, boosted commodity exports, and led regional trading initiatives. She has worked with the World Bank, advising on financing models to support electric bus adoption in Latin America, bridging sustainability goals with practical policy implementation.

Co-founding Techwave, Betania led the development of AI-based smart delivery systems, integrating IoT and big data to enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions. Her firm, International Business Cooperation, continues to shape global partnerships centered on sustainable mobility, artificial intelligence, and international trade. Through this work, she enables investment, market expansion, and innovation across energy, transport, agriculture, and tech sectors, with a particular focus on linkages between China, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Betania’s leadership style emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, responsible innovation, and ESG-aligned growth strategies. She is a vocal advocate for leveraging technology as a tool for inclusive and sustainable progress. Her work provides a model of what it means to lead with purpose, ensuring that growth and environmental responsibility coexist.

Her career stands as a testament to the power of bold thinking, academic excellence, and global engagement. For aspiring professionals, particularly women in STEM and international business, Betania Biagini exemplifies what it means to redefine leadership in the 21st century. Her ability to translate complex global challenges into sustainable opportunities continues to inspire change and progress in a rapidly evolving world.