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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T093000
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DTSTAMP:20260414T135108
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SUMMARY:Digital Identity & Data Ownership in the Age of AI & Web3
DESCRIPTION:Digital identity has become a critical asset in the data economy\, but its definition\, control\, and exploitation are in dispute. In a world where every online action generates traceability\, every profile feeds AI models\, and every identity can be falsified or replicated by generative algorithms\, the notion of “who I am” in digital environments no longer depends on the individual\, but on the technological infrastructures that represent them.\nSimultaneously\, proposals like decentralized identity (DID)\, wallets with verifiable credentials\, cryptographic signatures\, and Web3 architectures are introducing alternative models of authentication\, data ownership\, and self-managed privacy. But these systems coexist with centralized megaplatforms operating under extractive logic and with legislation that lags behind innovation.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/digital-identity-data-ownership-in-the-age-of-ai-web3/
LOCATION:Future Stage
CATEGORIES:Future Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Lorenzo Cotino":MAILTO:presidencia@aepd.es
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T102000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135108
CREATED:20240927T112300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070159Z
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SUMMARY:Travel Tech: Investment and Innovation for the Tourism of Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:In a world where technology is constantly reshaping experiences\, the travel and tourism industry is undergoing a profound transformation. This panel will explore how strategic investment and cutting-edge solutions are driving the future of travel. BlueBull\, a trusted partner in tech investment\, BEONx and Paraty Tech\, leaders in hotel booking engine\, will share insights on scaling\, digital disruption\, and the growing role of data-driven decisions. Join us to discover how automation\, AI\, and smart pricing are revolutionizing how we travel\, book\, and connect with destinations.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/travel-tech-investment-and-innovation-for-the-tourism-of-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Future Stage
CATEGORIES:Future Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Rub%C3%A9n S%C3%A1nchez":MAILTO:ruben@beonx.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T102000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T105000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135108
CREATED:20240924T135129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070144Z
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SUMMARY:Investing with Purpose: Scaling Startups that Shape the Future
DESCRIPTION:In a time when sustainability\, social impact\, and responsible tech are under the spotlight\, how are leading VCs adapting their investment strategies? Join to explore how mission-driven startups are catching investors’ attention — and what “impact” really means in a venture capital context.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/investing-with-purpose-scaling-startups-that-shape-the-future/
LOCATION:Future Stage
CATEGORIES:Future Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Oliver":MAILTO:andrea.oliver+speaker@nautacapital.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T105000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T111000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135108
CREATED:20251009T163953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070252Z
UID:53186-1761216600-1761217800@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Today´s Startup\, Tomorrow´s Industry:  Stories Powered by CDTI
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URL:https://vds.tech/event/todays-startup-tomorrows-industry-stories-powered-by-cdti/
LOCATION:Future Stage
CATEGORIES:Future Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Rafael Gozalbes":MAILTO:rgozalbes@protoqsar.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T111000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T114000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135108
CREATED:20251021T092116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070302Z
UID:66390-1761217800-1761219600@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Gateway to Global: Portugal’s Role in the Startup Scale-Up Journey
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URL:https://vds.tech/event/gateway-to-global-portugals-role-in-the-startup-scale-up-journey/
LOCATION:Future Stage
CATEGORIES:Future Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Tiago Marques":MAILTO:info@greenmetrics.ai
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T114000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135108
CREATED:20251017T071018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070043Z
UID:59293-1761219600-1761220800@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Challenges & Financial Resources for R&D Projects
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URL:https://vds.tech/event/challenges-financial-resources-for-rd-projects/
LOCATION:Future Stage
CATEGORIES:Future Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Catalina Valencia":MAILTO:cvalencia@kmzerohub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135108
CREATED:20240926T103853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070311Z
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SUMMARY:How Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Are Reshaping the Future of Cross-Border Payments
DESCRIPTION:As traditional financial systems face increasing pressure to adapt\, blockchain and cryptocurrency are emerging as transformative forces in the cross-border payments space. This panel brings together leading voices from the crypto and blockchain ecosystem to explore how these technologies are streamlining international transactions\, reducing costs\, and increasing transparency. Join Cris Carrascosa (ATH21)\, Jorge Soriano (Criptan)\, Glib Udovychenko (Whitepay)\, and Mariana Hernandez (Alastria) as they discuss real-world applications\, regulatory challenges\, and what the future holds for global digital payments
URL:https://vds.tech/event/how-blockchain-and-cryptocurrency-are-reshaping-the-future-of-cross-border-payments/
LOCATION:Future Stage
CATEGORIES:Future Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Cristina Carrascosa":MAILTO:cristina@ath21.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135108
CREATED:20240926T103827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070105Z
UID:31172-1761222600-1761224400@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Built to Scale: Startups Transforming Construction for a Sustainable Housing Future
DESCRIPTION:Construction is one of the most polluting industries on Earth—and one of the slowest to digitize. At the same time\, the world is facing a housing emergency: billions need access to affordable\, sustainable homes\, and the current system can’t deliver fast enough.\nThis session brings together startups\, investors\, and tech enablers reinventing construction not just through greener materials\, but through data-driven\, platform-based\, and scalable models. \nWe’ll explore:\n-How software\, AI\, and digital twins are reshaping the construction value chain. \n-Why industrialized and platform-based approaches are attracting climate capital. \n-What it takes to scale housing solutions that are both sustainable and financially viable. \n-The role of regulation\, procurement and public-private collaboration in accelerating adoption. \n-If the climate crisis is urgent\, the housing crisis is personal.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/built-to-scale-startups-transforming-construction-for-a-sustainable-housing-future/
LOCATION:Future Stage
CATEGORIES:Future Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Fernando Casado":MAILTO:fercasado1412@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T132000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135108
CREATED:20241021T110145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070028Z
UID:39585-1761224400-1761225600@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Compliance\, Culture & Code: Navigating AI in HR
DESCRIPTION:As AI tools enter hiring\, performance\, and people ops\, the stakes are getting higher. In this legal-tech conversation\, Simmons & Simmons / Kennedy van der Laan explores what employers\, platforms\, and investors need to know about regulation\, risk\, and responsibility. From bias audits to data rights\, this session delivers the legal foresight and practical guidance needed to stay ahead of the AI curve—without losing sight of culture and care.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/compliance-culture-code-navigating-ai-in-hr/
LOCATION:Future Stage
CATEGORIES:Future Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie van Erve":MAILTO:laurie.kuijpers@simmons-simmons.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T132000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T134000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135108
CREATED:20250922T115344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070303Z
UID:48192-1761225600-1761226800@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Diverse Capital\, Diverse Outcomes: Redefining the VC Landscape in Europe
DESCRIPTION:Diversity in venture capital is more than a buzzword — it’s a business imperative. In this bold conversation\, three leading European investors discuss the importance of inclusivity\, how underrepresented founders can gain access to capital\, and why backing diverse teams leads to better returns.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/diverse-capital-diverse-outcomes-redefining-the-vc-landscape-in-europe/
LOCATION:Future Stage
CATEGORIES:Future Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Iryna Krepchuk":MAILTO:iryna@trind.vc
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T134000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135108
CREATED:20240926T103848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070256Z
UID:31363-1761226800-1761228000@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Cities Need Living Labs\, Urban Tech Hubs\, to Facilitate Urban Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Cities like Heidelberg\, Valencia\, and Tallinn are turning into living labs — real-world testbeds where urban innovation can thrive. This session explores how urban tech hubs and open platforms like Test in Tallinn accelerate collaboration between governments\, entrepreneurs\, and global partners. It will dive into the strengths of public policy and private enterprise to challenge conventional approaches to urban innovation: How can cities move beyond pilots to systemic change? And what does it take to truly innovate at city scale?
URL:https://vds.tech/event/cities-need-living-labs-urban-tech-hubs-to-facilitate-urban-innovation/
LOCATION:Future Stage
CATEGORIES:Future Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Florian Fischer":MAILTO:florian@styx.city
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T152500
DTSTAMP:20260414T135108
CREATED:20251013T121323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070223Z
UID:54704-1761231600-1761233100@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Sovereign by Design: Europe’s Deep‑Tech Backbone
DESCRIPTION:A resilient union must  cover the right sectors\, while keeping its society united. But resilience fails if we neglect any of them. \nKey pilars like Defence\, Food Security\, Access to Space\, Energy\, and Compute & AI are to be fostered to ensure Europe’s continuous resilience. \nJoin Vsquared\, Arkadia Space\, Destinus and Voltrac for a candid discussion on how European startups are turning deep tech into sovereign capability. This is development from Europe for Europe. \nThe talk will cover what pilars could break and would what happen\, which levers unlock deployment\, and how space‑air‑ground startups are ready today. \nResilience is not just bouncing back – it’s bouncing forward\, adapting to new realities while preserving what matters most. \nWe’ll explore: \nHow new technologies in space\, defence\, food access and logistics contribute to Europe’s industrial sovereignty.\nThe role of startups and private capital in building resilient supply chains and infrastructures.\nHow European regulation\, procurement\, and cross-border collaboration can accelerate strategic independence.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/sovereign-by-design-europes-deep%e2%80%91tech-backbone/
LOCATION:Future Stage
CATEGORIES:Future Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Francho Garcia":MAILTO:francho.garcia@arkadiaspace.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T152500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T155000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135108
CREATED:20241010T170333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070234Z
UID:36951-1761233100-1761234600@vds.tech
SUMMARY:AI Strategy: How are Enterprises Integrating Agentic AI on their Operations
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URL:https://vds.tech/event/ai-strategy-how-are-enterprises-integrating-agentic-ai-on-their-operations/
LOCATION:Future Stage
CATEGORIES:Future Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="David Villalon":MAILTO:david@maisa.ai
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T155000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T162000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135108
CREATED:20240927T112311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070242Z
UID:32570-1761234600-1761236400@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Closing the FOAK Gap: Finance Tools to Fuel Europe’s Energy Transition
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vds.tech/event/closing-the-foak-gap-finance-tools-to-fuel-europes-energy-transition/
LOCATION:Future Stage
CATEGORIES:Future Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Mirjam Terhorst":MAILTO:mirjam@moveenergy.vc
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T162000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T165000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135108
CREATED:20241014T131937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070308Z
UID:37644-1761236400-1761238200@vds.tech
SUMMARY:Scaling Europe’s Cleantech Champions: Policy\, Pilots & Prosperity
DESCRIPTION:Shine a spotlight on the role of public policy\, regional pilot zones\, and\nregulatory innovation in scaling cleantech from lab to large-scale deployment. \nKey Themes & Insights: \n1. Policy for Scale – Should Europe (and Spain) adopt production-linked\nsubsidies or state-aid reforms to support first-of-a-kind projects? Brussels is\ndebating easing stateaid limits—could Valencia be a pilot “regional\nexception”?  \n2. Pilot Region Strategy – Leveraging Valencia as a designated cleantech pilot\nzone\, offering procurement support and test-beds that de-risk early\ndeployment. \n3. Strategic Autonomy & Resilience – Aligning regional initiatives with EU\nGreen Deal ambitions\, ensuring contributions to Europe’s industrial strength.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/scaling-europes-cleantech-champions-policy-pilots-prosperity/
LOCATION:Future Stage
CATEGORIES:Future Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Francisco Vidal":MAILTO:francisco@icodos.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T165000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T171500
DTSTAMP:20260414T135108
CREATED:20240926T104459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070309Z
UID:31472-1761238200-1761239700@vds.tech
SUMMARY:The Future of Biologicals: Accelerating Disruption Through Technology & Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Regenerative agriculture is no longer just a niche trend\, it is becoming a central pillar in Europe’s climate and food strategies. Driven by policies such as Farm to Fork and the Biodiversity Strategy\, the EU is promoting an agricultural model that acts as a carbon sink\, supports biodiversity\, and revitalizes rural economies. \n“ROUND TABLE 5 CONTENT SUSTAINABILITY \nTitle: The Future of Biologicals: Accelerating Disruption Through Technology & Collaboration  \nSuleyman Altintas\,  Global de UPL\nAntonio Magaña\, Europa BAYER\nFrancisco Manzano – Nutrien / CH BIo global \nModerator: Juan Martínez Climent \n”
URL:https://vds.tech/event/the-future-of-biologicals-accelerating-disruption-through-technology-collaboration/
LOCATION:Future Stage
CATEGORIES:Future Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Led%C3%B3":MAILTO:cledo@veganic.bio
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T171500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251023T174500
DTSTAMP:20260414T135108
CREATED:20251014T092818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T070159Z
UID:55396-1761239700-1761241500@vds.tech
SUMMARY:How to Lead Innovation with Impact
DESCRIPTION:Distributed teams\, STEM profiles\, agile environments\, and fast-paced competition demand an unprecedented ability to adapt. Meet the Impact Leaders of ELCLUB The Impact Project\, who achieve their goals in these settings by engaging their teams in the mission and turning them into examples of high performance and productivity.
URL:https://vds.tech/event/how-to-lead-innovation-with-impact/
LOCATION:Future Stage
CATEGORIES:Future Stage
ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Castell%C3%B3":MAILTO:carla@reental.co
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