VDS socio-economic impact
VDS is the global tech event for leading startups, corporates and investors. Beyond its role as a meeting point for the international innovation community, VDS has established itself as a strategic driver of socio-economic growth for the city of Valencia and the wider region. Through its capacity to attract global talent, foster high-value connections, and stimulate investment in technology and entrepreneurship, VDS actively contributes to the development of a more competitive, resilient and future-oriented economy. Its influence extends across key sectors, generating measurable impact in employment, international positioning, and the consolidation of Valencia as a prominent European tech hub.
Highlights
VDS significantly impacts the startup ecosystem by bringing together more than 3,000 startups from across the globe, with over €480 million in funding opportunities directly linked to the event. The investors in attendance collectively manage more than €250 billion in assets, offering participating startups access to one of the most powerful financial networks in the European tech scene.
€20.3M+
Socio-
economic impact
€480M+
Startups expected
funding
€250B+
Investors assets
management
€9.3M+
Impact on Gross
Domestic Product
EY
EY (Ernst & Young) is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. With a strong commitment to building a better working world, EY helps businesses, governments, and communities to address challenges and seize opportunities. Notably, EY has produced impactful reports for major corporations, assessing their socio-economic contributions.
One of their highlighted projects is the socio-economic impact report for VDS 2024. This report reveals that VDS 2024 generated over €20.3 million in direct and indirect economic impact, attracting more than 12,000 attendees from over 110 countries. EY’s evaluation demonstrates how VDS has strengthened Valencia’s innovative and technological ecosystem, fostering collaboration among startups, investors, and corporations. This analysis showcases EY’s ability to provide comprehensive insights into the economic and social effects of large-scale events and initiatives, underscoring its essential role in socio-economic impact assessment.
EY
EY (Ernst & Young) is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. With a strong commitment to building a better working world, EY helps businesses, governments, and communities to address challenges and seize opportunities. Notably, EY has produced impactful reports for major corporations, assessing their socio-economic contributions.
One of their highlighted projects is the socio-economic impact report for VDS2023. This report reveals that VDS2023 generated over €12 million in direct and indirect economic impact, attracting more than 12,000 attendees from over 100 countries.
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