The XXI Matinal of evolution has been dedicated to the COVID-19 pandemic and has had more than 450 registrations. David Alonso, Mireia Coscollá, Xavier López Labrador and Carolina Moreno participated as expert personnel. The rector of the Universitat de València, Mavi Mestre, opened the day with words of thanks to the people and organizations that make possible the celebration of scientific dissemination activities.