European Emerging Companies, a Piece for the Future of Europe
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.
This 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.
The Spanish Tech Ecosystem: Local and International Perspectives
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.
This 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.
Dream Big, Scale Fast & Reinvest Your Success
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.
Pablo 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.
We'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.
Women Paint Too: Inspiring the Inventors of Tomorrow
Women Paint Too is an international movement founded by globally-recognised scientist and innovator Dr. Pilar Mateo to make female social inventors visible, whether they come from science or everyday life. Born from resilience after the DANA natural disaster, Women Paint Too transforms adversity into action: a global platform where women’s creativity, science, and social innovation meet to design solutions that change lives.
In this official presentation, Dr. Mateo will share her own story of resilience and global impact, and how this movement is reimagining the role of women as inventors and social changemakers. Painting a more equitable and inventive future for all
Building Smarter Startups: Ecosystems, Strategy & the Role of Applied AI
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.
The Collider - TechTransfer Demoday
Discover 15 disruptive research projects in health, energy, and sustainability, developed by leading Spanish universities. A unique opportunity for companies, corporations, and investors to explore cutting-edge technologies and forge strategic collaborations that can transform both society and the market.
