Events for startups in Spain 2026
A new year begins, and with it comes one of the most strategic decisions for any startup: where to be and who to connect with. Because on the entrepreneurial journey, not everything happens on a screen; many opportunities continue to arise face to face, in an impromptu chat, in a well-crafted pitch, or in a conversation that comes just at the right time.
Once again, Tetuan Valley has compiled a list of must-attend events in Spain's startup ecosystem for 2026. Trade shows, conferences, meetings, and workshops designed for entrepreneurs looking to learn, gain visibility, connect with investors, or open the door to collaborations with corporations.
Below you will find a chronologically organized list of some of the startup events we recommend this year. A practical guide to help you decide where to be, when, and why, and ensure that your project is present where opportunities arise.
CIBER OLÉ (January 22): An event focused on cybersecurity and entrepreneurship, bringing together startups, corporations, investors, and institutions to connect talent, present solutions, and promote innovation in the field of cybersecurity, within the framework of the Startup Olé ecosystem and with the support of INCIBE.
Where: Digitaliza, Madrid
Theme: Cybersecurity
Price: FREES4i - Science For Industry (January 28-29): This event connects science with industry, presenting research projects with market potential. A great opportunity for science- or technology-based startups looking for collaborations and funding.
Where: La Nave, Madrid
Topic: Deep Tech and Deep Science
Price: From €400 to €600Presentation event: Cleantech Innovation Outlook 2025 (ebook) (January 29): A day dedicated to presenting the ebook published by Tetuan Valley and CleantechHUB on the cleantech landscape in Spain last year and the outlook for this year and the future. An essential event for sustainability startups that want to understand the current context, opportunities in the sector, and trends that will shape the coming years.
Where: Digitaliza, Madrid
Topic: Sustainability and cleantech
Price: FREEIII National Green Hydrogen Congress (February 4-6): Brings together public administrations, companies, and R&D&I agents to promote green hydrogen as a key lever in the transition to climate neutrality, addressing the industrial, productive, and employment changes necessary for a sustainable future.
Where: Huelva
Theme: Sustainability
Price: From €750 to €1050HIP - Horeca Professional Expo (February 16-18): This event brings together professionals from the Horeca sector to discover trends, technological solutions, and new business models that are transforming the hospitality industry.
Where: IFEMA, Madrid
Theme: Hospitality, innovation, and sustainability
Price: From €100 to €400Transfer (February 24-26): European Forum for Science, Technology, and Innovation that connects scientific research with the business world. Ideal for technology-based startups seeking partnerships and funding.
Where: FYCMA, Malaga
Theme: Science and technology
Price: From €33 to €664YFN (March 2-5): The main entrepreneurship and innovation event within the Mobile World Congress, where startups, investors, companies, and institutions come together to connect, present projects, and explore business opportunities in the global technology ecosystem.
Where: Fira Gran Via, Barcelona
Theme: Innovation and technological entrepreneurship
Price: From €400 to €1,300RootedCON (March 5-7): An annual cybersecurity conference that brings together the technical community, including professionals, researchers, and hacking enthusiasts, to share knowledge, research, and experiences with a practical and highly specialized approach.
Where: Ciudad de la Imagen, Madrid
Theme: Cybersecurity and technology
Price: TBCMOW - eMobility Expo World Congress (March 10-11): An international congress on sustainable mobility and technology that brings together professionals, manufacturers, operators, and experts to discuss and showcase solutions that drive the transportation of the future with a focus on electrification, connectivity, and emissions reduction.
Where: FYCMA, Málaga
Theme: Sustainability
Price: 50% discount with our code (324AF)Forinvest (March 11-12): A leading event that connects companies and professionals to discuss major business challenges and generate business and networking opportunities.
Where: Feria Valencia, Valencia
Topic: Economy and financing
Price: FREET3chFest (March 12-13): Brings together developers, professionals, and enthusiasts to share practical knowledge about programming, software, data, and new technologies in an accessible, community-oriented format.
Where: UC3M, Madrid
Topic: Software development, technology, and the tech community
Price: €6 to €12CTx Tech (March 19-21): An immersive international event that brings together startups, technology companies, investors, and professionals to connect, inspire, and drive innovation, digital talent, and collaboration in the tech ecosystem.
Where: Sevilla TechPark, Seville
Theme: Innovation and technology
Price: Starting at €9.99REBUILD (March 24-26): The main meeting point for the building sector, promoting the transformation towards more industrialized, digital, and sustainable construction, bringing together the entire value chain in a single event.
Where: IFEMA, Madrid
Theme: Sustainability, digitization, and industrialization
Price: From €85 to €250GEN AI Summit (April 17-18): A technical conference on generative artificial intelligence that brings together technology and innovation professionals to explore real-world use cases, architecture, regulation, and practical applications of AI in products and businesses.
Where: Valencia
Topic: Data, Machine Learning, AI
Price: Early bird starting at €100B-Venture (April 21-22): This is the largest entrepreneurship event in northern Spain, offering startups the opportunity to present their projects to investors and companies.
Where: Euskalduna Conference Center, Bilbao
Topic: Entrepreneurship
Price: TBCTech Business PlaNET26 (May 5-6): An event to explore the latest trends in technology and their application in business in the aerospace sector. Ideal for tech startups looking for inspiration and new opportunities.
Where: IFEMA, Madrid
Topics: AI, Blockchain, IoT
Price: TBCLifeTech Summit (May 14-15): The national forum, organized by UCAM HiTech, brings together startups, investors, entrepreneurs, companies, and researchers to discuss investment in science and technology-based startups and open innovation topics.
Where: UCAM, Murcia
Topic: Health, sports, and nutrition.
Price: FREENet Zero Tech (June 3-4): Brings together companies, startups, and experts to accelerate industrial decarbonization and the path to net-zero emissions through technological solutions and real-world cases.
Where: La Farga, Barcelona
Theme: Decarbonization and energy transition
Price: TBCSouth Summit (June 3-5): For more than 10 years, this event has brought together startups, investors, and corporations from around the world, offering networking opportunities and presentations of innovative projects.
Where: La Nave, Madrid
Topic: Entrepreneurship
Price: From €195 to €910DES - Digital Enterprise Show (June 9-11): This event focuses on the digital transformation of businesses. Although not exclusively for startups, it is a good place to connect with companies looking for innovative solutions.
Where: FYCMA, Malaga
Topic: AI, Big Data, Cloud, and Cybersecurity
Price: TBCStartup OLÉ Marbella (June 17-18): Brings together entrepreneurs, startups, investors, corporations, and ecosystem agents to connect, network, compete in pitches, and explore growth and investment opportunities in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Where: Conference and Exhibition Center, Marbella
Topic: Entrepreneurship and innovation
Price: FREEGateway Summit (June 18-19): An entrepreneurship, innovation, and networking event that connects startups, investors, corporations, and professionals in an immersive format inspired by an airport where projects "take off" and investments "land."
Where: Málaga
Topic: Entrepreneurship and innovation
Price: TBCAlhambra Venture (July 8-10): Entrepreneurship and innovation event that brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and experts to connect talent with financing opportunities and business growth.
Where: Granada
Topic: Entrepreneurship and investment
Price: From €15 to €400Al Andalus Innovation Venture (September 22-23): This event focuses on scaleups and open innovation, attracting investors and corporations interested in disruptive technologies.
Where: Seville
Theme: Technology and open innovation
Price: Starting at €50Metaworld Congress (September 22-24): An event focused on advanced and immersive technologies. For startups operating in the field of the metaverse, virtual reality, augmented reality, and other immersive technologies.
Where: Madrid
Topics: AI, Blockchain, web3, Quantum Computing, Cybersecurity, Metaverse
Price: Starting at €30Startup OLÉ Salamanca (October 13-15): This event connects entrepreneurs and startups with investors, corporations, and other players in the international ecosystem, promoting business and investment opportunities.
Where: Conference and Exhibition Center, Salamanca
Topic: Technology
Price: FREEVDS - Valencia Digital Summit (October 21-22): Held at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, this international event will bring together professionals, investors, and startups to explore the latest trends in technology and digitalization.
Where: City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia
Theme: Entrepreneurship
Price: Starting at €199
What's more, to make it even easier for you, we've classified the events by city and selected the must-attend events for any startup that wants to stay connected with the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Spain:
4YFN, Barcelona
#
South Summit, Madrid
#
VDS, Valencia
#
Alhambra Venture, Granada
#
DES, Seville
#
4YFN, Barcelona # South Summit, Madrid # VDS, Valencia # Alhambra Venture, Granada # DES, Seville #
This article will be updated throughout the year as new dates are confirmed and more key events for startups are announced. So check back from time to time and make sure you don't miss any important events in the ecosystem ;)
Throughout 2026, the startup ecosystem will be buzzing with must-attend events in cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Malaga, Granada, and more, where startup founders, investors, and corporations will come together to share knowledge and generate opportunities. Find out about the must-attend events for startups in this blog ;)