VDS

A better future based on tech innovation and digital transformation 🍃 The spirit of resilience and collaboration in Valencia, deeply shaped by the tragedy of the floods just weeks ago, shone brightly at #VDS2024. The event brought together over 12,000 attendees from 110 countries, more than 600 world-renowned speakers, 700+ investors representing over €250 billion in private equity, and 3,000 startups, showcasing the power of unity and innovation. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made it possible 👉 our sponsors, including government organizations, key entities, tech companies, and leading startups; our 100+ supporters and collaborators; and the 25+ partners of Startup Valencia. Special gratitude goes to our inspiring speakers, dedicated exhibitors, hardworking staff, and enthusiastic attendees. Together, we can continue to rise above challenges and shape a better future defined by innovation, technology, and digital progress. See you at #VDS2025! 🚀

🫧 New episode of Insider’s Look at VDS 2024, and, we sit down with Constantijn Van Oranje-Nassau, Envoy at Techleap and Prince of Holland, who poses a thought-provoking question: 👉 What is it about Valencia that makes people come—and want to stay? His answer? Valencia has nailed the formula: ✅ A city open for business ✅ Strong connections between universities, national & international talent ✅ A hub for tech transfer & innovation ✅ Amazing climate ✅ A dynamic, can-do spirit that drives things forward Watch now and see why Valencia is the place to be! 🔥 #VDS2025 #Innovation #Valencia

🤩 Is there anything better than watching the sunset from Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences? This iconic venue, home to #VDS each year, is an unbeatable spot where Mediterranean light and sea meet stunning architecture in perfect harmony 🌇 Don’t miss this awe-inspiring place that captures the beauty and spirit of Valencia like no other 💨 #VDS2025 #Startups #Valencia #TechEvent #Innovation

How to be scale up faster with no regrets? ✈ We’ve got the answers, thanks to this insightful panel from the latest edition of VDS! Featuring Carles Marcos i Guàrdia, Managing Director at Qonto Spain, on the Santander Stage, alongside 🔝 experts like Skerdi Sino (Native Teams), Irene Rosich (Harvie), and  Sebastien Toupy (Future Education). ✍ Grab a pen and paper—take note of all the expert tips! And if you missed it, you can rewatch it in the Day 1 live stream. 📺 Watch now on our YouTube channel! 👉 https://lnkd.in/epBSsAeX

New Insider’s Look at VDS 2024 👀 👩💻 Margarida Garcia, VP of Operations at poolside, shared her thoughts with us: “Valencia has an atmosphere that’s hard to replicate. I think that’s what draws tech talent from all over the world.” Hearing this about our city—especially from a speaker who keeps coming back to VDS—is an absolute pleasure! See you at #VDS2025 👋

Fueling Startup Growth and Technological Advancement 💨 🙋♀️ As Monica Wheat, Managing Director at Techstars, shared at VDS that launching ideas, listening to feedback, and embracing trial and error are key—but even more crucial? Finding the right investor 💰 At last year’s VDS, we brought together 700+ investors. Will you miss out this time? 👀 #VDS2025

We caught up with Oriol de Pablo Morató, CEO & Co-Founder of VICIO, during our 7th edition 🍔 🌉 In this exclusive Insider’s Look at VDS 2024, Oriol shares what blew him away at his first-ever experience at the international tech event: an incredible pool of talent, connections with brilliant minds, great weather (obviously), and a thriving, fast-growing tech ecosystem. 💫 Dive in and get the inside scoop!

Throwback Monday, anyone? 🪃 The VDS Tech Center was an incredible space offering hands-on interaction with robots and cutting-edge technology 👀 Powered by @generalitat in collaboration with Universitat de València, Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), UA - Universidad de Alicante / Universitat d'Alacant, Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche, and Universitat Jaume I, we had a unique opportunity to engage with the future of technology! 🚀

🎞 Insider’s Look at VDS 2024 with Mary Egan, Senior Principal at Seaya. Mary participated in the last edition of #VDS, where, over several days, investors, startups, corporations, and key players from the global tech and innovation ecosystem came together to connect and collaborate 🪐 🎙 "Having a diverse group of people is essential—it fosters the creation of innovative and technological ideas," she shared. See you in this 8th edition of the event 🤠

From Valencia to the World 🎯 📌 #Valencia has been a cornerstone in building and growing one of the leading tech and innovation hubs in Europe. From its vibrant ecosystem to its global mindset, the city continues to inspire and empower the next generation of visionaries. 💡 One standout session featured insights from David Pistoni, Co-founder & CEO of Zeleros, among other incredible speakers who shared their journeys and bold visions for the future.