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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T094500
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
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SUMMARY:Introduction Perspectives: Where dialogue meets Port Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Opening Session: Valencia Port as a Global Innovation Hub\nThe first session of PEIC 2025 will feature an engaging dialogue between Mar Chao\, President of the Port Authority of Valencia\, and Antonio Torregrosa\, Managind Director of Fundación Valenciaport\, our hosts for this event. Together\, they will share the  initiatives that are positioning Valenciaport as an international hub for port and logistics innovation and entrepreneurship on the global stage.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/introduction-perspectives-where-dialogue-meets-port-innovation/
LOCATION:Discovery Stage
CATEGORIES:Discovery Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar Chao":MAILTO:presidencia.apv@valenciaport.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T100000
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20241003T144719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070305Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome & Opening VDS 2025
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your VDS 2025 experience with an inspiring Welcome & Opening session that sets the tone for two days of innovation\, technology\, and impact. \nHear from the key figures behind VDS as they unveil this year’s vision\, themes\, and ambitions — highlighting how tech and entrepreneurship are driving real change from Valencia to the world. \nThis session will feature opening remarks from public and private leaders\, giving attendees an inside look at the goals of VDS2025 and the power of collaboration between startups\, investors\, corporations\, and institutions. \nLet the energy of the community guide you into a summit full of bold ideas\, meaningful connections\, and global opportunities.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/welcome-opening-vds-2025/
LOCATION:Main Stage
CATEGORIES:Main Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Mounia Berrada-Gouzi":MAILTO:info@mouniabg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T094500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T101500
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20250923T105320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070207Z
UID:48601-1761126300-1761128100@vds.tech
SUMMARY:PIN Project & A Global PIN Challenge launch \nPort Innovators Network
DESCRIPTION:Session: PORT Innovators Network (PIN) – Challenge launch \nThis session will showcase the current and upcoming activities of the Port Innovators Network (PIN)\, including the international Challenge to be launched. The session will feature participation from leading port innovation hubs including The PIER (Port of Halifax)\, homePort (Port of Hamburg)\, 2050 Innovation Hub (Port of Tyne)\, Opentop (Valenciaport) and Blue Economy Incubator (Port of San Diego)\, who will share their experiences and collaborative initiatives driving innovation across the global port ecosystem.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/pin-project-a-global-pin-challenge-launch-port-innovators-network/
LOCATION:Discovery Stage
CATEGORIES:Discovery Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="David Thomas":MAILTO:dthomas@porthalifax.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T100500
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20251010T121106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070124Z
UID:53274-1761127200-1761127500@vds.tech
SUMMARY:CDTI : Welcome and Objective of the Forum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vds.tech/event/cdti-welcome-and-objective-of-the-forum/
LOCATION:Future Stage
CATEGORIES:Future Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Andr%C3%A9s Ubierna":MAILTO:andres.ubierna@cdti.es
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T102000
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20250929T124342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070058Z
UID:49789-1761127200-1761128400@vds.tech
SUMMARY:ICEX Startups Pitch Session
DESCRIPTION:Pitch session for startups belonging to the ICEX delegation. \nThe following startups will participate:\n– Doole Health\n-Froged Technologies\n– Imotion Analytics\n– Kaleido\n– Metricool
URL:https://vds.tech/event/icex-startups-pitch-session-2/
LOCATION:Pitch Stage
CATEGORIES:Pitch Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Jos%C3%A9 Maria Ruiz":MAILTO:jmruiz@doolehealth.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T102000
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20250929T124342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070059Z
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SUMMARY:Stories from the Next Generation of Founders
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate conversation with Sigma Squared Fellows Haz Hubble (Co-Founder\, Pally) and Samuel Frey (Co-Founder\, Aeon) to learn more about their entrepreneurial journeys as young founders. Pally is an AI Executive Assistant that helps you manage your network and achieve your goals\, and Aeon is the first multi-modal preventive health platform designed to transform healthcare from reactive to proactive. The Sigma Squared Society is a global community of 1\,000+ entrepreneurs in their early 20s who have collectively raised more than $2.5 billion.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/stories-from-the-next-generation-of-founders/
LOCATION:Main Stage
CATEGORIES:Main Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Haz Hubble":MAILTO:haz@pally.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T102000
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20251019T064738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070034Z
UID:64036-1761127200-1761128400@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Cultural Leadership\, Unlocking the Future of Leadership!
DESCRIPTION:In a world shaped by AI\, climate change and geopolitics\, traditional leadership falters. In this workshop on Cultural Leadership you will discover a revolutionary approach. You will be equipped to transform your approach and to foster deeper\, more meaningful connections with employees and customers and how cultural leaderships supports in building more impactful products and services. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge and drive tangible transformation in your organisation and the broader tech ecosystem.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/cultural-leadership-unlocking-the-future-of-leadership/
LOCATION:Workshop Room
CATEGORIES:Workshop Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Gwen Kolader":MAILTO:gwenkolader@culturalleadershipglobal.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20241011T071152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070308Z
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SUMMARY:Fintech & Consumer Tech: The Future of Payments & Embedded Finance
DESCRIPTION:The payment revolution no longer happens in banks—it happens in the environments where we live\, play\, shop\, and move. Embedded finance is redefining the relationship between consumers and money: payment is no longer a conscious act\, but an automated\, invisible\, and contextual process. From “Buy Now Pay Later” to voice payments\, and including wallets integrated into apps\, cars\, wearable devices\, or conversational interfaces\, the financial experience merges with the usage experience.\nThis transformation not only affects user friction. It redefines who controls the transaction\, what data is extracted from it\, and how platforms—from e-commerce and mobility to gaming\, health\, or content—become new financial actors. In this new landscape\, fintechs don’t just compete with banks: they collaborate with manufacturers\, integrators\, developers\, and experience designers.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/fintech-consumer-tech-the-future-of-payments-embedded-finance/
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
CATEGORIES:Innovation Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="David B%C3%A4ckstr%C3%B6m":MAILTO:elena.moncayo@sequra.es
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20241022T214558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070115Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Pipeline: Building Inclusive Hiring Strategies That Scale
DESCRIPTION:As tech companies expand across borders\, the challenge is hiring inclusively and equitably at scale. In this session\, Terence Guiamo\, Global Director of Inclusion\, Diversity & Belonging at Just Eat Takeaway.com\, and Anastasia Pshegodskaya\, Global Director of Talent Acquisition at Remote\, share how they’re rethinking recruitment for the future of work. From designing gender-balanced hiring strategies to building globally distributed teams\, this conversation explores what inclusive recruitment really means in a fast-growing tech environment.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/beyond-the-pipeline-building-inclusive-hiring-strategies-that-scale/
LOCATION:Santander Stage
CATEGORIES:Santander Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Anastasia Pshegodskaya":MAILTO:anastasia@remote.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T100500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T102500
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20240926T103833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070202Z
UID:31237-1761127500-1761128700@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Investing in Europe: Competing with the USA and China
DESCRIPTION:In a global landscape dominated by fierce innovation and capital flows\, how can Europe strengthen its investment ecosystem to compete with the economic powerhouses of the USA and China? \nThis panel brings together leading investors & policymakers to explore Europe’s position in the global race for technological leadership.  \nTopics will include access to capital\, scale-up strategies\, cross-border collaboration\, and regulatory challenges — as well as what’s needed to build world-class companies from Europe. \nCan Europe play to its strengths and claim its place at the forefront of the global innovation economy?
URL:https://vds.tech/event/investing-in-europe-competing-with-the-usa-and-china/
LOCATION:Future Stage
CATEGORIES:Future Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Alvaro-Miguel Cabrera":MAILTO:amc@deeptechbuilder.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20251017T104853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070222Z
UID:60982-1761128100-1761130800@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Innovation Lighthouse: Blue Economy Visionary pitches and industry experts' insights
DESCRIPTION:Innovation Lighthouse: Blue Economy:  visionary pitches and industry experts’ insights \nThis session offers a compelling perspective on the Blue Economy through the lens of innovative startups\, seasoned industry experts\, and venture capital. Discover groundbreaking solutions and investment opportunities as emerging companies present their visionary pitches\, followed by valuable insights from VCs and sector specialists on the future of Blue Economy
URL:https://vds.tech/event/innovation-lighthouse-blue-economy-visionary-pitches-and-industry-experts-insights/
LOCATION:Discovery Stage
CATEGORIES:Discovery Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa Barzasi":MAILTO:v.barzasi@biobright.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T102000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T104000
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20250828T111523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070122Z
UID:45275-1761128400-1761129600@vds.tech
SUMMARY:The Real Road to Unicorn: Grit\, Chaos and Everything in Between
DESCRIPTION:Behind every unicorn success story lies a path far messier than the headlines suggest. In this honest and unfiltered fireside chat\, two unicorn founders — Enrique Linares (founder of Letgo) and Sacha Michaud (co-founder of Glovo) — sit down to share what it really takes to build and scale a billion-dollar company. \nFrom near-failures and chaotic pivots to the relentless personal pressure of leading fast-growing teams\, they’ll unpack the grit\, sacrifices\, and uncomfortable truths that often go untold. This is not a highlight reel — it’s a candid conversation about the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship\, the myths of startup culture\, and the difference between chasing hype and building lasting value.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/the-real-road-to-unicorn-grit-chaos-and-everything-in-between/
LOCATION:Main Stage
CATEGORIES:Main Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Sacha Michaud":MAILTO:alvaro.jimenez@glovoapp.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T102000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T104000
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20250929T093204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070257Z
UID:49719-1761128400-1761129600@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Madrid Innova- Ayuntamiento de Madrid Startups Pitch Session
DESCRIPTION:Pitch session for startups belonging to Madrid Innova- Ayuntamiento de Madrid delegation. \nThe following startups will participate:\n– Bederr\n– Lokutor\n – Nexi Health\n– Plazbot\n– WaggyBoo\n– What2do
URL:https://vds.tech/event/madrid-innova-ayuntamiento-de-madrid-startups-pitch-session/
LOCATION:Pitch Stage
CATEGORIES:Pitch Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Mario Gil":MAILTO:mario@bederr.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T102000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T104000
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20251014T155847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070300Z
UID:56612-1761128400-1761129600@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Performing Under Pressure: The Hidden Power of Psychological Safety
DESCRIPTION:In today’s fast-paced world\, professionals across industries face constant pressure to deliver\, adapt\, and innovate. But when people don’t feel safe to speak up\, challenge ideas\, or admit mistakes\, performance and creativity suffer\, no matter the company or team. This interactive 20-minute session is designed for leaders\, team members\, and changemakers from any background who want to understand how to create environments where bold ideas and honest conversations thrive\, even under pressure.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/performing-under-pressure-the-hidden-power-of-psychological-safety/
LOCATION:Workshop Room
CATEGORIES:Workshop Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Ania Hajdrowska":MAILTO:ania.hajdrowska@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T102500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T105500
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20240926T104446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070201Z
UID:31452-1761128700-1761130500@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Smart Cities and Digital Governance: The Strategic Role of Data
DESCRIPTION:In smart cities\, data is not just information — it is the infrastructure that underpins progress. This panel brings together leaders in urban strategy and digital governance to examine how data can shape decision-making\, accountability and innovation. We will ask: who controls the data\, who truly benefits\, and how can cities build trust while becoming genuinely intelligent?
URL:https://vds.tech/event/smart-cities-and-digital-governance-the-strategic-role-of-data/
LOCATION:Future Stage
CATEGORIES:Future Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Jose Diaz":MAILTO:jdiaz@sensingtools.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20240926T103820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070009Z
UID:31101-1761129000-1761130800@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Open Urban Platform: For Smart Citizen Centric Cities
DESCRIPTION:Collaboration is key to unlocking the power of data in Europe — but complexity has held cities back. European Dataspaces offer huge potential\, yet most solutions remain too technical and costly. This panel will discuss how Open Urban Platform changes that with an accessible\, affordable approach to smarter\, citizen-focused cities. Because\, the challenge isn’t tech — it’s working together.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/open-urban-platform-for-smart-citizen-centric-cities/
LOCATION:Santander Stage
CATEGORIES:Santander Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Albert Engels":MAILTO:afrm.engels@rotterdam.nl
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20250919T072820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070224Z
UID:47629-1761129000-1761130800@vds.tech
SUMMARY:How Spatial Computing Will Reshape Consumer Tech
DESCRIPTION:Spatial computing\, combining augmented reality\, computer vision\, environmental sensors\, and contextual processing is shaping a new interface for consumer technology.\nThis shift is not just visual or interactive; it is conceptual: it turns space into the new browser and the user’s body into the new input device. Companies like Apple\, Meta\, and emerging startups are leading the transition toward spatial-first experiences where products are not touched or tapped—they are inhabited.\nThis transformation affects multiple industries: immersive retail\, digital health\, experiential education\, urban navigation\, 3D entertainment\, and interior design. But it also requires new design frameworks\, hardware models\, interaction patterns\, and raises critical questions about privacy\, ethics\, and accessibility.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/how-spatial-computing-will-reshape-consumer-tech/
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
CATEGORIES:Innovation Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Eduardo Herranz":MAILTO:edu@spatialvoyagers.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T104000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20250919T072731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070121Z
UID:47536-1761129600-1761130800@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Dream Big\, Scale Fast & Reinvest Your Success
DESCRIPTION:This session brings together two standout entrepreneurs who not only built hugely successful companies\, but also embody the spirit of giving back. We’ll dive into their journeys of dreaming big and scaling fast\, but more importantly\, into the multiplier effect of their success. \nPablo Fernández and Sergio Furio  are not only visionary founders—they are also active mentors and investors with a deep commitment to supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs. \nWe’ll explore how success becomes even more powerful when it’s reinvested into the ecosystem\, and what it means to be a founder who lifts others while continuing to build.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/dream-big-scale-fast-reinvest-your-success/
LOCATION:Main Stage
CATEGORIES:Main Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Sergio Furio":MAILTO:sergio.furio@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T104000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20250929T092922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070014Z
UID:49623-1761129600-1761130800@vds.tech
SUMMARY:PCUV Startups Pitch Session
DESCRIPTION:Pitch session for startups belonging to Parc Cientific of Valencia University delegation. \nThe following startups will participate:\n– Ajax Biosciences\n– Asesoria Co2zero\n– Cucare Diagnostics\n– Datipic\n-Evolving Therapeutics
URL:https://vds.tech/event/pcuv-startups-pitch-session/
LOCATION:Pitch Stage
CATEGORIES:Pitch Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Alejandro Atienza":MAILTO:alexativic@ajaxdna.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T104000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20251014T155831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070247Z
UID:56545-1761129600-1761130800@vds.tech
SUMMARY:The Hidden Multiplier: How Belonging Supercharges Teams & Innovation
DESCRIPTION:When people feel like they don’t belong\, they disengage\, hide ideas\, or even walk away. In this interactive workshop\, we’ll surface the hidden “belonging leaks” that quietly erode teams\, explore the four drivers that create authentic connection\, and design quick\, practical actions you can put into play immediately. You’ll leave with sharper awareness of your culture—and a simple plan to strengthen it.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/the-hidden-multiplier-how-belonging-supercharges-teams-innovation/
LOCATION:Workshop Room
CATEGORIES:Workshop Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Agata Bednarek":MAILTO:agata.bednarek@diverseleadersintech.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T105500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T111500
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20240926T103831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070153Z
UID:31217-1761130500-1761131700@vds.tech
SUMMARY:AI\, Efficiency & the Quantum Leap: Future with Less Energy and more Impact
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence has moved beyond being an experimental tool to become a critical infrastructure for innovation and business competitiveness. But the exponential growth in its use has also brought a new challenge: how to make AI more efficient\, sustainable\, and profitable. \nIn this fireside chat\, Roman Orus\, Co-Founder of Multiverse Computing and a European leader in applied quantum computing\, will share his vision on three key vectors for the future of AI: \nThe balance between cloud and edge: how models are evolving to operate in a more distributed manner\, optimizing resources without sacrificing capabilities. \nSustainable AI: how reducing energy consumption — through model compression and optimized algorithms — is not only a response to the climate challenge\, but also a direct path to improving business margins. \nQuantum software in production: far from being a long-term promise\, there are already real-world use cases in sectors such as finance\, energy\, and industry that demonstrate the tangible value of this technology. \nA deep conversation about how to make the AI of the future not only more powerful\, but also more conscious\, scalable\, and transformative.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/ai-efficiency-the-quantum-leap-future-with-less-energy-and-more-impact/
LOCATION:Future Stage
CATEGORIES:Future Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Victor Gaspar":MAILTO:victor.gaspar@multiversecomputing.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T112000
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20240930T121813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070016Z
UID:33260-1761130800-1761132000@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Retail & AI: The Evolution of Social Commerce & Consumer Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Commerce no longer happens within fixed boundaries\, a store\, a website\, or a marketplace\, but has evolved into a seamless experience embedded within algorithm-driven social platforms.  \nSocial commerce today is a digitally native model where content\, community\, and conversion coexist in real time.\nArtificial intelligence acts as the invisible engine orchestrating this experience: it detects implicit buying intent\, personalizes user journeys\, auto-generates descriptions and visuals\, and triggers emotional decisions in seconds. \nOn platforms like TikTok Shop\, Douyin\, or Instagram\, the feed is no longer just entertainment\, it’s a continuous stream of products contextualized by lifestyle\, cultural affinity\, or aspirational identity.  \nBrands now compete not only for attention\, but also for algorithmic relevance\, as commercial storytelling merges with social storytelling.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/retail-ai-the-evolution-of-social-commerce-consumer-engagement/
LOCATION:Main Stage
CATEGORIES:Main Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Luciano Giavedoni":MAILTO:luciano.giavedoni@commercetools.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T112000
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20241007T144025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070238Z
UID:35726-1761130800-1761132000@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Security for Future Cities – Blended Threats and AI-augmented Risk Mitigation
DESCRIPTION:Cities are confronted with new types of risks. The current paradigm for security is inadequate and outdated. In this presentation\, we introduce potential threat scenarios and their likely impact on future cities to then sketch a vision for Urban Security.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/security-for-future-cities-blended-threats-and-ai-augmented-risk-mitigation/
LOCATION:Santander Stage
CATEGORIES:Santander Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Knut Schoenfelder":MAILTO:knut@tenacities.co
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20241019T195301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070217Z
UID:39193-1761130800-1761132600@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence: The New Frontier for Universities
DESCRIPTION:The debate will focus on whether universities are prepared to reinvent themselves as innovation labs in a world where AI drives not only teaching and research\, but the very definition of knowledge\, relevance\, and academic excellence.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/artificial-intelligence-the-new-frontier-for-universities/
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
CATEGORIES:Innovation Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Sharples":MAILTO:mike.sharples1@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20251003T111655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070125Z
UID:50715-1761130800-1761132600@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Top 50 - VDS Startup Competition
DESCRIPTION:Pitch session by startups belonging to the semifinalists of the VDS 2025 competition: \n– Hotel Treats\n– Dana Assist\n– EVR Motors\n– Key2enable\n– PowerUp Energy Technologies\n– Bluease.io\n-FoodFix\n-iPremom\n-Ainwater\n-BreakEvent
URL:https://vds.tech/event/top-50-vds-startup-competition-3/
LOCATION:Pitch Stage
CATEGORIES:Pitch Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Kasia Pankowska":MAILTO:kasia@hoteltreats.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20251013T093030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070033Z
UID:53718-1761130800-1761132600@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Why Melilla\, Why Now: The Competitive Edge for Setup & Scale
DESCRIPTION:In this real-talk session\, we’ll explore how a compact Mediterranean city with a solid digital backbone (sparked by a thriving online-gaming sector) is quietly attracting an increasing number of technology projects. We’ll examine what today’s companies truly weigh when choosing where to locate: operational efficiency\, connectivity\, access to talent\, quality of life\, and the ability to pilot new business models without the frictions of overcrowded hubs. Using Melilla as a live case\, we’ll outline how a right-sized ecosystem can offer a competitive environment with meaningful incentives\, robust infrastructure\, and the everyday advantages that help teams perform and stay.\nWe’ll discuss de-risking expansion\, shortening time-to-set-up\, focusing product and ops\, key site-selection questions\, stage fit from first footprint to scale\, and practical takeaways you can apply immediately.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/why-melilla-why-now-the-competitive-edge-for-setup-scale/
LOCATION:Workshop Room
CATEGORIES:Workshop Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Jes%C3%BAs Mart%C3%ADnez":MAILTO:jmarti16@melilla.es
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T111500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T114500
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20241024T054432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070202Z
UID:41026-1761131700-1761133500@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Engineering the Impossible: How Deeptech is Solving the Climate Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Fusion energy\, programmable biology\, carbon-mineralizing rocks\, climate-focused quantum computing\, and algorithms that can decarbonize global supply chains. This isn’t sci-fi — it’s deeptech. \nIn this session\, we bring together bold founders\, researchers and investors building technologies that take time\, science and resilience — but promise massive impact.  \nWe’ll explore how these breakthroughs are funded\, how they navigate the valley of death\, and how to build the next generation of climate unicorns from lab to market. \nThis is a conversation for those who don’t fear moonshots\, they invest in them.\nHow can deeptech startups scale in the face of the “hardware gap”? \nWhat are investors looking for when returns aren’t immediate but impact is massive? \nHow can science\, business\, and policy collaborate without slowing innovation?
URL:https://vds.tech/event/engineering-the-impossible-how-deeptech-is-solving-the-climate-crisis/
LOCATION:Future Stage
CATEGORIES:Future Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalia Alvarez":MAILTO:natalia@deeptechalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T112000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T114000
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20240926T103847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070254Z
UID:31357-1761132000-1761133200@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Anatomy of Venture Capital in Europe
DESCRIPTION:With a perspective on startups\, Spanish VCs\, and European VCs\, we will analyze all the essential variables for making investment decisions related to the latest trends\, such as AI\, Deeptech\, etc. The startup as a guiding thread will guide us through a dissection of how VCs behave\, what interests them\, and where they look for the latest trends. Times change\, technologies advance rapidly\, and the way we analyze potential unicorns is ever-changing and diverse\, and we will explain the key factors.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/anatomy-of-venture-capital-in-europe/
LOCATION:Santander Stage
CATEGORIES:Santander Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Marton Medveczky":MAILTO:adrianna@flashpointvc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T112000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T122000
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20250919T072824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070231Z
UID:47645-1761132000-1761135600@vds.tech
SUMMARY:From Screen to Strategy: Purpose\, Passion and Investing in What Truly Matters
DESCRIPTION:Kelly Rutherford joins this powerful conversation about aligning personal purpose with professional ambition. From a celebrated career on screen to a growing role in business and impact-driven initiatives\, Kelly shares how passion and authenticity can shape not only personal choices but also meaningful investments. \nThis session explores the intersection of storytelling\, influence\, and conscious investing — highlighting how public figures and entrepreneurs alike can use their platforms to drive change\, support innovation\, and invest in what truly matters. \nA candid and inspiring discussion on how purpose can become strategy in a world that’s constantly evolving
URL:https://vds.tech/event/from-screen-to-strategy-purpose-passion-and-investing-in-what-truly-matters/
LOCATION:Main Stage
CATEGORIES:Main Stage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251022T115000
DTSTAMP:20260502T172551
CREATED:20250929T092935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070039Z
UID:49631-1761132600-1761133800@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Dutch Delegation Startups Pitch Session
DESCRIPTION:Dutch Disruptors Live on Stage \nThe following startups will participate:\n– Zirrow BV\n– The LeSS Company\n– DongIT\n– TAEM. io\n– LIMU\n-Skinive
URL:https://vds.tech/event/dutch-delegation-startups-pitch-session/
LOCATION:Pitch Stage
CATEGORIES:Pitch Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Menno van Leeuwen":MAILTO:menno@zirrow.nl
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