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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T093000
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SUMMARY:Facing Current Tourism Challenges Through New Tourism Metrics
DESCRIPTION:This session addresses today’s tourism challenges by rethinking how we measure success.\nBeyond arrivals and overnight stays\, it highlights new metrics on sustainability\, social impact\, and value creation.\nThe aim is to provide tools for building a more resilient and inclusive tourism model
URL:https://vds.tech/event/facing-current-tourism-challenges-through-new-tourism-metrics/
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
CATEGORIES:Innovation Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Ricardo Millet":MAILTO:ricardo.millet@visitvalencia.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T095000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T101000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135007
CREATED:20250929T093217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070304Z
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SUMMARY:Presenting GSIC Powered by Microsoft Testing Lab in Valencia
DESCRIPTION:Presentation of GSIC Powered by Microsoft Testing Lab in Valencia\, a new center in applied tech for sports\, entertainment\, media\, and health\, driven by the Generalitat Valenciana and the City of València through València Innovation Capital. \nGSIC Testing Lab hosts sports tech startups to validate cutting-edge technologies\, for startups testing products \,dynamize the sports tech community in the region and also provide softlanding spaces and strategies for startups testing new markets\, aiming to attract talent and investment\, and strengthen and internationalize the local ecosystem\, leveraging GSIC global networks. \nThis unique phygital hub blends physical and virtual innovation to accelerate breakthrough solutions. \nBy fostering public-private collaboration and technology transfer\, it positions València as a global sports innovation hotspot.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/presenting-gsic-powered-by-microsoft-testing-lab-in-valencia/
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
CATEGORIES:Innovation Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Juan Fuentes":MAILTO:fuentes.fernandez.juan@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T101000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T104000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135007
CREATED:20250922T074301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070205Z
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SUMMARY:How Open Innovation is Transforming the Public Sector
DESCRIPTION:Open innovation is no longer just a private sector phenomenon — it’s also redefining how public administrations tackle major challenges. This roundtable explores GovTech models as a gateway for startups seeking to collaborate with governments\, validate real-world solutions\, and scale their impact. \nWe’ll start with the fundamentals of the GovTech approach and dive into the practical experience of four active pilot projects with the City Council of València. We’ll share key insights\, lessons learned\, and results. Participating startups\, public officials\, and enabling organizations will discuss how these collaborations are launched\, what governments are looking for\, and how startups can position themselves to be part of the change.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/how-open-innovation-is-transforming-the-public-sector/
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
CATEGORIES:Innovation Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Guillermo Mar%C3%ADn":MAILTO:guillermo@gobe.studio
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T104000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135007
CREATED:20241011T154457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070129Z
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SUMMARY:Strategic Funding for Innovation: Insights from València’s Public Calls and the Zentropy MICE Project  
DESCRIPTION:Discover how València Innovation Capital is supporting the growth of the startup ecosystem through targeted public funding\, pilot programs\, and internationalization initiatives.  \nDiscover how València Innovation Capital is supporting the growth of the startup ecosystem through targeted public funding\, pilot programs\, and internationalization initiatives.\nThis session will present the key public support instruments offered by the City of València through its innovation strategy. Learn about open calls\, grants\, and public-private partnerships designed to accelerate entrepreneurship\, scale innovative solutions\, and position startups for long-term success—locally and globally.\nIn addition\, the session will feature an exclusive conversation on Zentropy MICE\, a pioneering project that reimagines sustainable event innovation in València. Hear from representatives of the City Council and the project’s Innovation Expert as they discuss how collaborative funding and experimentation are driving new models for impact and international visibility.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/strategic-funding-for-innovation-insights-from-valencias-public-calls-and-the-zentropy-mice-project/
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
CATEGORIES:Innovation Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Luc%C3%ADa Calabria":MAILTO:lucia.calabria@lasnaves.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135007
CREATED:20251003T111634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070044Z
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SUMMARY:From Smart Cities to the Citiverse: Europe’s Urban Digital Future
DESCRIPTION:Cities are rapidly evolving into hubs of digital transformation\, where artificial intelligence and digital twins play a central role in delivering smarter\, more sustainable\, and citizen-centric services. CitCom.ai\, Europe’s Testing and Experimentation Facility (TEF) for citizen-centered AI\, offers startups and companies a trusted environment to validate AI solutions for urban challenges. At the same time\, the newly created European Digital Infrastructure Consortium (EDIC) on Local Digital Twins and the Citiverse\, headquartered in Valencia\, is laying the groundwork for interoperable and sovereign digital twin infrastructures across Europe.\nThis panel brings together international experts from both initiatives to highlight concrete opportunities for innovators\, startups\, and corporates. Attendees will discover how to access CitCom services today\, and how the Citiverse will open new markets and collaborations tomorrow—making Europe a global leader in trustworthy urban digital innovation.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/from-smart-cities-to-the-citiverse-europes-urban-digital-future/
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
CATEGORIES:Innovation Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Sophie Meszaros":MAILTO:sophie.meszaros@vub.be
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T113500
DTSTAMP:20260414T135007
CREATED:20251022T193244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070234Z
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SUMMARY:Scalability Day - Intro
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URL:https://vds.tech/event/scalability-day-intro/
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
CATEGORIES:Innovation Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Susana Voces":MAILTO:susana.voces@eventim.es
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135007
CREATED:20250919T072912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070306Z
UID:47728-1761219000-1761220800@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Scaleups: From Micro-Economics to Competitiveness and Economic Security3
DESCRIPTION:In recent years a brand new actor has emerged as a key element in the process to build a European economy based on competitiveness\, social and environmental impact\, technology and innovation. Boosting European tech champions is the way to have companies with the same philosophy of Airbus.\nAlthough Scaleups are growing in similar numbers like other regions\, they still have to face a non comprehensive single market\, regulatory burdens and an art & craft way to get investment and talent. The main European platforms promoting the ecosystem or continental scaleups are going to discuss how these companies are the present and future of Spain and Europe.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/scaleups-from-micro-economics-to-competitiveness-and-economic-security3/
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
CATEGORIES:Innovation Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Clark Parsons":MAILTO:clark.parsons@europeanstartupnetwork.eu
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135007
CREATED:20250919T072858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070258Z
UID:47703-1761220800-1761222600@vds.tech
SUMMARY:European Emerging Companies\, a Piece for the Future of Europe
DESCRIPTION:Recent political developments in Brussels and the European capitals are showing us how the role of startups and scaleups have become a fundamental piece for economic security\, prosperity and integration. \nThis panel represents a key opportunity to hear key people leading the conversation on how Europe and its regions must address and protect entrepreneurship\, investment and high growth innovative companies. Also\, how their tech communities and hubs are growing considering the current global economic and technological developments.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/european-emerging-companies-a-piece-for-the-future-of-europe/
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
CATEGORIES:Innovation Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Nico de Luis":MAILTO:n.deluis@shakersworks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135007
CREATED:20250919T072847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070250Z
UID:47683-1761222600-1761224400@vds.tech
SUMMARY:The Spanish Tech Ecosystem: Local and International Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:Spanish scaleups are one the most illustrative elements of the Spanish tech ecosystem momentum. International\, tech oriented and strong investment and talent aggregators are raising the bar of our country at international level. The Spanish Government through institutions like ICEX\, ENISA\, CDTI or SETT are working with these companies in a way that was unimaginable ten years ago.\nThis is happening across the country\, so in this last panel representatives of the main tech and investors organisations we will share experiences and views about the country\, its local hubs and the next steps the tech community must tackle to boost an innovative development of our territory and Europe.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/the-spanish-tech-ecosystem-local-and-international-perspectives/
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
CATEGORIES:Innovation Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Nacho Mas":MAILTO:nacho@startupvalencia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T133000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135007
CREATED:20251003T111712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070153Z
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SUMMARY:Fireside chat: Carolina Rodríguez\, CEO of ENISA & Alister Moreno\, Chairman of EsTech
DESCRIPTION:ENISA has become a key public institution for any entrepreneur building an innovative project in South Europe. Its funding role goes beyond due to its task enforcing the Spanish Startup Law and certifying the scaleups of the future.\nCarolina Rodríguez is not only the CEO of ENISA\, she has been a key public official in the effort to connect a common vision of public and private entities in the way to create a national startup culture.  \nCarolina will talk with Alister Moreno\, not only the Chairman of EsTech\, also a key serial entrepreneur committed to boost Spain as the best emerging companies territory.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/fireside-chat-carolina-rodriguez-ceo-of-enisa-alister-moreno-chairman-of-estech/
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
CATEGORIES:Innovation Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Alister Moreno":MAILTO:alister@clikalia.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135007
CREATED:20250919T072901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070259Z
UID:47709-1761226200-1761228000@vds.tech
SUMMARY:The Future of European Investment: Transforming Investment Culture & Funding Channels
DESCRIPTION:Funding is the fundamental trigger for Spanish and European scaleups. European and national investors and institutions are sharing the diagnosis about the need to move fast\, increasing the size of investments and the opportunity to create better frameworks for European stock markets and an effective European capital union.  \nThis panel represents a key opportunity to hear key people leading the conversation on how Europe and its regions must address and protect entrepreneurship\, investment and high growth innovative companies. Also\, how their tech communities and hubs are growing considering the current global economic and technological developments.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/the-future-of-european-investment-transforming-investment-culture-funding-channels/
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
CATEGORIES:Innovation Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Juan Flames":MAILTO:yteixeira@grupobme.es
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T152000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135007
CREATED:20250919T072718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070049Z
UID:47509-1761231600-1761232800@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Building Smarter Startups: Ecosystems\, Strategy & the Role of Applied AI
DESCRIPTION:Startups don’t grow in isolation. They need structured ecosystems\, access to funding\, and the ability to leverage emerging technologies like AI. This panel brings together a founder’s perspective and an institutional view from the European innovation ecosystem. Together\, they’ll discuss how to create fertile ground for startups to scale with tech like AI — and how programs\, project frameworks\, and strategic planning are critical to that growth.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/building-smarter-startups-ecosystems-strategy-the-role-of-applied-ai/
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
CATEGORIES:Innovation Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Mamen Renovell":MAILTO:mrenovellginer@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T152000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T154500
DTSTAMP:20260414T135007
CREATED:20250922T115252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070237Z
UID:48154-1761232800-1761234300@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Backing the Next Wave: Where Top VCs Are Betting Big
DESCRIPTION:What sectors\, technologies\, and founder profiles are attracting attention right now? Our panel of leading European investors shares where they see the most promise for outsized returns in the next 3–5 years. AI? Climate? Infrastructure? Pedro de Álava leads a dynamic discussion to uncover where the smart money is going.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/backing-the-next-wave-where-top-vcs-are-betting-big/
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
CATEGORIES:Innovation Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Manal Belaouane":MAILTO:manal.belaouane@hvcapital.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T154500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T161500
DTSTAMP:20260414T135007
CREATED:20240924T135130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070210Z
UID:30823-1761234300-1761236100@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Chip Technologies in UPV for New Startups
DESCRIPTION:The Polytechnic University of Valencia(UPV) presents its unique strengths in microelectronics and photonics at the VDS. This roundtable will showcase the UPV’s PERTE-Chip endowed chairs\, cutting-edge facilities such as UPVfab and the ICTS Micronanofab\, and its vibrant ecosystem of spin-offs and startups. Leading experts and policymakers will discuss how these assets are fueling the creation of deeptech companies\, connecting research excellence with market impact.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/chip-technologies-in-upv-for-new-startups/
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
CATEGORIES:Innovation Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Rafael Sebasti%C3%A1n":MAILTO:sebastian_raf@gva.es
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T161500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T163500
DTSTAMP:20260414T135007
CREATED:20250922T115324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070253Z
UID:48180-1761236100-1761237300@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Tech for Impact: The Role of Investment in the Next Sustainable Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Technology is at the heart of the transition toward a fairer\, low-carbon economy. But without smart investment\, ideas don’t scale. This panel will bring together impact investment experts to discuss how capital can accelerate climate startups and social innovation projects\, what the investor of the future is looking for\, and why impact has become the new standard of success.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/tech-for-impact-the-role-of-investment-in-the-next-sustainable-revolution/
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
CATEGORIES:Innovation Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Marc Guasch":MAILTO:marc+speaker@zubicapital.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T163500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135007
CREATED:20250922T115246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070233Z
UID:48143-1761237300-1761238800@vds.tech
SUMMARY:More Than Capital: How Early-Stage VCs Really Add Value
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URL:https://vds.tech/event/more-than-capital-how-early-stage-vcs-really-add-value/
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
CATEGORIES:Innovation Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Javier Darriba":MAILTO:javier.darriba@encomenda.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T171500
DTSTAMP:20260414T135007
CREATED:20251022T204027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070227Z
UID:73692-1761238800-1761239700@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Women Leading Startups: Redefining Leadership in the New Economy”
DESCRIPTION:Join Marta Zaragoza for an inspiring discussion on female entrepreneurship and leadership in the startup ecosystem. She’ll share lessons learned\, challenges overcome\, and advice for women building their own ventures in today’s competitive market. A candid look at what it means to lead with purpose and impact.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/women-leading-startups-redefining-leadership-in-the-new-economy/
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
CATEGORIES:Innovation Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Marta Zaragoza":MAILTO:marta+speaker@declarando.es
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T171500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T174500
DTSTAMP:20260414T135007
CREATED:20251018T071546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070200Z
UID:63064-1761239700-1761241500@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Hack the Future: Presentation of Winning Solution
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URL:https://vds.tech/event/hack-the-future-presentation-of-winning-solution/
LOCATION:Innovation Stage
CATEGORIES:Innovation Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Margot Roose":MAILTO:roosemargot@gmail.com
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