The VDS international technology event, organized by Startup Valencia, has experienced a 52% increase in applications from international speakers for its seventh edition. This event, which will take place on October 23rd and 24th at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, has received over 900 requests from professionals from 60 different countries, representing a 26% increase in the number of countries compared to last year’s call.
Highlights of VDS
More than half of the applications come from startups that have raised over 2,000 million euros in funding. Additionally, 21% of the applications are from investors with managed assets exceeding 10,000 million euros. These data underline the importance and international reach of the event.
Half of the applicants are C-level executives, meaning individuals in high-level management positions in their companies. Furthermore, over a third of the applications come from founders or co-founders of companies in the international innovation and technology sector.
Diversity and Themes
In terms of gender representation, almost a third of the applicants, 28%, are women. The “Women in Tech” theme is one of the highlights of the technology event, aiming to showcase female talent in the sector.
In terms of technologies, 20% of the applicants operate in Artificial Intelligence, 15% in software, and 8% in Big Data. Artificial Intelligence will be a key topic in this seventh edition, where its transformative capacity, the regulatory debate, and business opportunities will be analyzed. Other important topics will include sustainability, health, women in technology, the future of work, and the audiovisual sector.
Event Objectives
The aim of these conferences is to analyze how the current technological revolution is positively impacting society. Under the motto “Embracing evolution: Investing in tomorrow’s leaders,” the event seeks to give voice to the most prominent leaders in the global ecosystem of innovation and technology. Additionally, the need to support and promote innovators and visionaries shaping the future will be emphasized.
VDS is establishing itself as a benchmark event in the technological field, attracting leaders and experts from around the world to discuss and explore the trends and challenges that will define the future of technology. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and inclusion, the event promises to be a crucial platform for the exchange of ideas and networking among the most influential actors in the sector.