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! 🚀

📸 Flashback to some unforgettable moments from the latest VDS edition! On the final day of VDS's 7th edition, we wrapped up the event in true Valencian style, paying tribute to the city that hosts us so warmly: Valencia 🔝 🎆 A vibrant mascletà filled with color, marking our farewell to #VDS2024.

The numbers for the 7th edition of VDS are in! 🌟 12,000+ Attendees 🌍 110+ Countries 🎤 600+ Speakers 🏟 1,500+ Corporates 🚀 3,000+ Startups 💼 700+ Investors 💰 €250B+ Assets Under Management Once again, we’ve broken attendance records and surpassed expectations! A big thank you to everyone who joined us this past October at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia 🤗 Were you part of this 7th edition, or are you excited to see what we’ll bring to the next VDS? Stay tuned! 🙋♀️

🌟 12 student teams from universities across the Valencian Community brought innovative solutions to real-world challenges at the 4th edition of #TheChallenge. This hackathon was powered by Startup Valencia and supported by the City of Arts and Sciences, the Ministry of Innovation, Industry, Tourism, and Trade from the Generalitat Valenciana, València Innovation Capital, and VDS 💪 🏆 The selected students of this edition took on challenges presented by renowned companies such as HP, Elewit, Naturgy, and MAPFRE. On October 24, during the Awards Ceremony at the 7th edition of VDS, Team Naturgy: 'Sparksafe' was announced as the winning project. Happy to witness once again all the university talent and innovative culture we have. See you next year! 😊

🔴 Missed out on the inspiring talks at the 7th edition of VDS? Or maybe you want to revisit your favorite panels? You’re in luck! 😉 🫧 Now you can dive deep into the best moments of innovation and insight with our exclusive collection of talks from the Main and Santander Stages—available anytime on VDS's YouTube channel. Relive the experience or catch what you missed! Watch now 📺 https://lnkd.in/epBSsAeX

🆕 Valencia reaffirms its status as a global destination of excellence. Named the best city to live in 2024, according to the InterNations expat ranking, highlighted by Forbes, this recognition underscores that the city is a place where quality of life, safety, and a rich culture come together seamlessly 🌍 ✨ This achievement reaffirms its status as an international benchmark, showcasing its ability to offer a truly unique lifestyle connected to the best of the Mediterranean. Find out the full report here 🤳 https://lnkd.in/dxRhy7SM

Startup Valencia offers multiple ways to support those affected by the DANA storm. Through the Help | Startup Valencia initiative, they provide guidance and connect you with over 1,600 organizations within Valencia's innovation and tech hub. Now, in addition to requesting help or offering your support, you can also make a donation, thanks to our partnership with ONG Admundi, established to provide urgent assistance to those impacted by the recent DANA. Donations—whether by bank transfer, credit card, Bizum, PayPal, or Bitcoin—are made directly to the NGO Admundi. These funds will be distributed among key local aid organizations and associations in the affected areas, ensuring that each donation reaches where it’s needed most. Here's the link to the initiative so we can all come together to help our community recover 👉 https://lnkd.in/dUP9XKij

From VDS, we are joining the solidarity initiative launched by Bit2Me, founded by Valencian Leif Ferreira Ħ Ferreira, to raise funds for the Cruz Roja Española (Spanish Red Cross) to help those affected by the devastating floods impacting various regions across the country, especially in the Valencian Region. To expedite and expand donation options, Bit2Me has set up specific cryptocurrency addresses for donations, allowing the crypto community to contribute to this cause. Those interested can make donations in any cryptocurrency supported by the platform with no minimum or maximum amount. - BTC (Bitcoin Network): 32KVPh1zHBTD53Ghq1KnWFtmXovo8jaqhT - ETH (Ethereum Network): 0xCE00aA7652712B67Ee4D1F506DbAfaaB19CCA47d - USDT (Ethereum Network): 0xCE00aA7652712B67Ee4D1F506DbAfaaB19CCA47d - USDT (Polygon Network): 0xe0aB43C241446673f7fAF5FD446371C1c2292639 USDT (Binance Smart Chain / BSC Network): 0x03D310e8E3b70d2B958AE17447bD3f00eDDAC517 - Bit2Me Pay with alias option: cruzroja Those who would like a donation certificate will need to provide their tax information to the Cruz Roja Española (Spanish Red Cross) and specify that the donation was made through Bit2Me. The certificate will be available for donations made by residents in Spain. More information at the following link 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dqBCivgA

From VDS, we want to send our deepest support and strength to all the residents of the areas affected by the storm. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives due to the DANA in the Valencia region.

This seventh edition of VDS wouldn’t be possible without the invaluable trust and support of our sponsors 💪 We’d like to thank FT Live, TNW, Santander Startups, Wayra, EY, Boehringer Ingelheim, CaixaBank DayOne, Volkswagen Group, Caixa Popular, HP, Repsol, PowerCo, Aticco, Fundación LAB Mediterráneo, Opentop_Hub, GELLIFY, Encom, Amazon, Google for Startups, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Burda Principal Investments, Dinapsis, Stripe, Citi, IPG Mediabrands España, MAPFRE, GoHub Ventures, and BStartup de Banco Sabadell 🤗 Also to Elewit, Zeus by LLYC, Plug and Play Tech Center, BBVA Spark, Marina de Empresas, Innsomnia, Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM) in Valencia, Naturgy, Sesame HR, Universitat de València, Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Parque Científico UMH, Parc Cientific UV, Gobierno de España, CDTI, Enisa con el emprendimiento innovador, Spain Up Nation, ICEX, Generalitat Valenciana, Ciudad de la Luz, Film Comission Comunitat Valenciana, IVF, Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, Diputació de València, Ajuntament de Valencia, Valencia Innovation Capital, and European Green Capital, thanks for for joining us on this journey filled with technology, innovation, and talent. We look forward to seeing you next year ⚡