One-liner: Startup Valencia's flagship tech summit at the City of Arts & Sciences (since 2018) — a major European startup–investor–corporate gathering positioning Valencia as a bridge between Europe, LatAm and the US. 2026: 9th edition, 21–22 October.
What you get
- A two-day summit with 12,000+ attendees from 120+ countries, 3,000 startups, 1,500+ corporates and 800+ investors (~€300B AUM).
- The VDS Startup Competition (Top 100) — pitch for visibility, prizes and investor access; participating startups report €50.7M+ in expected post-event funding.
- Capital4Startups investor-matchmaking on-site, plus stages, side events and deal-making.
Who it's for
- Any startup (especially those raising or seeking international reach), investors, and corporates — a peak networking/fundraising moment for the region.
How to engage
- Tickets & info at vds.tech — attendee passes (paid; startup/investor tracks may be discounted/free).
- Apply to the VDS Startup Competition (Top 100) when the call opens (via vds.tech / Startup Valencia) for a pitch slot and investor visibility.
- Register for Capital4Startups matchmaking ahead of the event; Startup Valencia Membership unlocks privileged access.
- 2026 dates: 21–22 October — plan fundraising conversations around it.
Key facts
- 9th edition, 21–22 Oct 2026 · 12,000+ attendees · 800+ investors · Top-100 competition. The region's flagship networking/fundraising event.
Relations
- Run by: VDS
- Part of: Startup Valencia
- See also: Capital4Startups
- See also: Startup Valencia Membership