Dual-Use Technology in the Valencian Ecosystem: Opportunities for Entrepreneurship
Dual-use technology—those with both civilian and defense applications—represents one of the greatest opportunities for innovation and growth in the aerospace sector, having become a key driver of global competitiveness.
This panel will explore how the Valencian ecosystem is positioning itself in this field, promoting projects that offer solutions to challenges in security, communications, Earth observation, and sustainability, with strong potential for market transfer.
The session will bring together business leaders with experience in developing and applying dual-use technologies to reflect on the challenges and opportunities this type of innovation offers to startups, SMEs, and entrepreneurs. Topics will include the role of public and private investment, and how synergies between the defense and civilian sectors can foster a more competitive and resilient industrial fabric.
Entrepreneurship in Valencia’s Aerospace Innovation Ecosystem: Lessons from Success Stories
The aerospace sector is emerging as one of the key hubs of innovation and entrepreneurship in the Valencian Community, driving projects that combine advanced technology, business vision, and scientific talent.
From tech startups to university-led initiatives, the region is building a dynamic ecosystem where entrepreneurship becomes a driver of growth and international reach.
This panel will spotlight success stories that have positioned themselves as benchmarks in fields such as Earth observation, smart data management, and advanced space applications.
Speakers will share their experiences, lessons learned, and the challenges they’ve faced on their journey toward business consolidation.
Aeronautics, Space, and Drones for the Prevention and Management of Natural Disasters
This panel opens with a strategic reflection on how the capabilities of the aerospace sector—including satellite observation, unmanned systems (drones), and new technological solutions—are becoming decisive tools for the prevention, monitoring, and response to natural disasters.
Following recent phenomena such as the DANA storms, the Valencian Community has taken a significant step by committing to this strategic field, supporting the EMERVALSAT project under the European Space Agency's funding call, along with two other autonomous communities.
This session will explore the role of innovation in emergency response, the use of satellite data, inter-institutional coordination, and real-time drone deployment to improve territorial resilience. It will also highlight the contribution of the Valencian innovation ecosystem and its commitment to developing technologies focused on citizen safety.
Challenges and Future Outlook of the Space Industry
The aerospace industry is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, driven by growing international competition, the emergence of new players, the demand for more sustainable and secure technologies, and the challenge of ensuring strategic autonomy in a complex global environment.
Adding to this are critical issues such as regulation, the scalability of innovative projects, and the ability to attract highly qualified talent.
This panel will explore the key challenges that will shape the future of the sector, including sovereignty in access to space in both Spain and Europe. It will also serve as an opportunity to share the Spanish and European strategic vision and discuss the role the Valencian Community can play in this evolving landscape.
Cybersecurity & Defense: Strategies for Critical Infrastructure
In a global context defined by digitalization and hybrid threats, the protection of critical infrastructure has become a strategic challenge for both governments and businesses.
This panel will bring together international experts and institutional representatives to discuss trends in cyber defense, the application of emerging technologies, and public-private collaboration as a key to ensuring resilience.
The session will cover practical case studies, simulations, and real-world experiences in highly critical environments.
