Madrid becomes the epicenter of technology and telecommunications on June 19 and 20 with the arrival of the 18th edition of Aotec, the leading trade fair for professionals and companies in the sector. The event, which lands at Ifema Madrid for the first time this year after its success in Bilbao, will bring together over 150 companies and gather executives, technologists, engineers, and manufacturers under the slogan “Technology that Inspires.”
Artificial Intelligence and Digitization: Key Players in Technological Future
Aotec 2025 reinforces its position as a national showcase for innovation in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, IoT, big data, and advanced networks. The event highlights the role of artificial intelligence not only in optimizing business processes but also in enhancing customer experience and protecting against digital threats—crucial issues in the post-NIS2 era and the National Security Framework.
The fair features a strong exhibition area with advanced solutions and products for operators, businesses, and public administrations. Fiber optics, 5G, satellite communications (with Hispasat’s participation), cloud connectivity (Grupo Aire and brands like Oasixcloud and Stackscale, Alea Soluciones, Microsoft, Huawei Cloud), neutral networks, and television content converge in a must-visit networking and business space.
Aotec Tech Forum: High-Level Presentations and International Vision
As a major novelty, the Aotec Tech Forum will gather over 60 top national and international speakers, including representatives from the Government, CNMC, Cluster Gaia-X, Incibe, Microsoft, Huawei, Fortinet, Aire Networks, and experts from Women4Cyber and Women in AI.
During the event, various topics will be discussed, such as:
- Success cases in IoT and smart buildings
- Cybersecurity strategies for operators and regulatory compliance (ENS, NIS2, ISO 27001)
- Driving AI in customer service and network protection
- New cloud opportunities and the digital economy
- Data sovereignty and the efficient management of advanced infrastructures
- Peering, consolidation, and trends in the European ISP ecosystem
- Digital transformation in local operators and the Madrid Capital Digital 2024-2027 strategies
- Impact of the European Digital Networks Act (DNA) and sector-specific regulation
A Fair to Discover the Cutting Edge of Connectivity
Aotec 2025 is the best showcase to learn about the key trends that will shape the digitization of Spain. The event integrates solutions in:
- Cybersecurity: preventive defense, compliance schemes, and advanced strategies against threats (ransomware, VoIP, fraud).
- IoT and Big Data: practical integration cases in industrial sectors, urban management, and operational efficiency.
- Advanced networks and fiber optics: infrastructure deployment, transition to XGS-PON, rural and urban connectivity.
- Cloud and business services: multicloud models, digital sovereignty, cost optimization, and automation.
Reference Agenda for ICT Professionals
Among the most relevant speakers and panels are:
- “Global Anycast DNS Networks with AI” (FlashStart)
- “Implementation of ENS, ISO 27001, NIS2” (Codisa, Incyma, OCA Global)
- “Transforming to Lead: New Experiences at Home and in Business” (Huawei)
- “Scalable Digital Ecosystems and OSS/BSS” (Onivia)
- “Peering: Performance and Costs” (DE-CIX)
- “Cybersecurity in Operators” (Incibe, Fortinet, Aire Networks, FlashStart, Women4Cyber)
- “The Future of ISPs in Europe and Digitization” (ELFA, INCA, Alea Soluciones, BUGLAS)
- “AI Applications in Telecommunications” (Cluster Big Data and AI Madrid, ISDI, MásOrange, People1, Data Quantum)
- “Cloud Services in Spain” (Microsoft, Huawei, Aire Networks)
A Meeting Point for the Digital Industry
The event is open to professionals in the sector with free registration and has the collaboration of leading entities such as the Madrid City Council, Gaia-X, sector associations, technology clusters, and key operators. It is anticipated that attendance will surpass 2023 figures, in which the fair recorded over 4,000 visitors.
Key Facts About Aotec 2025
| Figure | Value |
|---|---|
| Exhibiting Companies | +150 |
| Speakers | +60 |
| Present Startups | Dozens |
| Authorities | Government, CNMC, local and regional administrations |
| Date | June 19 and 20, 2025 |
| Location | IFEMA Madrid, Pavilion 10 |
Conclusion: An Unmissable Event to Anticipate the Future
Aotec 2025 solidifies its role as the leading technology and telecommunications fair in Spain, placing artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud, and regulation at the center of digital transformation. The event is deemed essential for operators, technologists, and companies looking to lead innovation and anticipate the challenges of a connected future.