Ladies and gentlemen, the moment has almost arrived:TNW Valenciais next week!
After 16 glorious years in Amsterdam, were bringing the show to Spains Mediterranean coast andyoure all invited.
Were not only there for the sun, sea, and sand far from it, in fact.
Valencia has the fastest-growing innovation ecosystem in Spain, and the moststartupsper capita in the country.
On March 30th and 31st, well showcase the best tech in the region to over 2,000 guests.
In total, were hosting over 100 speakers,75 investors, 90 exhibitors, and 3,000 meetings.
Admittedly, this has created one big problem: you simply cant catch them all.
To help find your way through thejam-packed agenda, here are eight highlights at TNW Valencia.
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Our guestlist contains a range of political heavyweights.
Join them (and us) for drinks, bites, and networking from 19:00 at Zeus Valencia.
To register for the party,click here.
On March 31, you’ve got the option to even join apadel tournamentat the Valencia Tennis Center.
Ill be waiting on the court, so you better bring your F-game.
Unmissable speakers
Weve assembled a dazzling array of keynote speeches, fireside chats, panel discussions, and workshops.
His company has made wine more accessible and I speak from experience.
My use ofVivinohas become alarmingly frequent, but at least its finding me quality plonk at bargain prices.
An award-winning economist and former Global 500 executive, Roy foundedPipeline Equityin 2017.
AtValencia, shell discuss how to wrap up the innovation gap.
As a digital chief atLaLiga, Angel injects innovation intoalegendary football league.
Carter leads the pro bono initiatives atGoogle.org, the Big Gs philanthropic arm.
Its not only tech leaders that are taking the stage.
At TNW Valencia, hell give his first public speech since achieving the feat.
The FT Power Hours
Our beloved overlords at the Financial Times are bringing their best brains to Valencia.
At a series of sessions dubbedFT Power Hours, theyll discuss techs hottestbusinesstrends with industry leaders.
The Startup Pitch Battle
Its not all fun and games.
Some of the worlds most exciting startups will be presenting their ideas to our distinguished jury.
I mean us, by the way.
And if you oughta sharpen your skills, check out the startup pitching workshop at 12:30 on Thursday.
A ride on the TNW Ferris wheel
It wouldnt be a TNW festival without our cherished Ferris wheel.
A stroll through the business floor
Our exhibition floor has racked up a vibrant mix of ideas and products.
Theres a lot to see, but ourfloor plancan smooth your route through the space.
I could go on and on, but my schedule is already bursting at the stems.
Hopefully, these seven tips are enough to help you enjoy the festivities.
If theyre not, feel free to give me feedback at the bar.
Ill havean Aigua de Valencia, por favor.
Story byThomas Macaulay
Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.
He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
Away from work, he e(show all)Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.
He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse).
