The program has been created in collaboration with the TNW València advisors (like Bianca Dragomir CEO of Cleantech Cluster and Iker Marcaide Founder Zubi Group), a council of influential thought leaders in the tech industry, representing the core audience of the event. After evaluating the most important issues within the technology and entrepreneurial ecosystem,  the program has been based on 5 themes:

1. Growth Quarters: The Mediterranean tech region is booming with new opportunities: The Next Web València offers the opportunity to learn how to make wise strategic decisions while meeting new partners, businesses, and companies to conduct business with and (co)-invest in.

• Key session: “A resilient founder’s survival guide: founding & scaling in a downturn.”
• Who should join? Investors, startups

2. Spotlight Valencia: Sessions on this theme will allow you to discover the achievements of Valencia's local corporations, governments and ecosystem builders to understand what the future of technology will be like and the growth opportunities offered by the Valencian Community.

• Key session: “Unite to innovate: how cities & startups must collaborate to end energy poverty.”
• Who should join? Investors, startups, governments & corporates

3. Sustainable Business: Sustainability is now a competitive differentiator, it is essential to know the sustainable business strategies and green technologies that will prepare a business for the future.

• Key session: “Leading the future: creating the next gen of European tech companies.”
• Who should join? Investors, governments & corporates

4. Sustainable society: Technology can impact the leading societal challenges such as sustainability, diversity and inclusive economies. Understanding how these goals can be achieved through key change-makers will foster entrepreneurship, empower digital citizens and strengthen a region's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

• Key session: “Closing the cap: innovating for inclusion, equality, and equity.”
• Who should join? Governments & corporates

5. Transforming industry: During these sessions, it will be possible to understand how digital technologies such as big data, cloud computing or internet of things are transforming production processes thanks to the development of automation and its possible applications in Industry 4.0.   

-   Key session: “Transforming ports for a sustainable digital future: lessons from Antwerp-Bruges.”

• Who should join?Startups & corporates

Panels and individual keynotes will be held in three TNW-curated stages: Impact, Innovation, and Growth Quarters - designed to inspire the audience, give fresh insights, and actionable intelligence.

TNW València's goal is to become the heart of Mediterranean tech and to connect 4 key profiles that will need to work together to shape the future of tech: governments, startups, investors and corporates. Regarding this, María Escartí, Office Director of Invest In Valencia explains that “There is no doubt that an event such as TNW València will boost the Valencian innovation and startup ecosystem and contribute to the attraction of foreign investment.”

Valencia counts more than 1,200 startups, and more than 60 coworking spaces. The city has invested over 200 million euros in different startups and more than 100 digital and tech events take place in the region each year. “Valencia has a vibrant and growing startup and innovation ecosystem that is attracting foreign talent, investors, and startups. During Invest in Valencia’s first year of activity, the office has so far supported more than 10 companies that have expanded to Valencia.” concludes Escartí.

TNW València is expected to bring together over 2,000 attendees, more than 100 speakers, 50+ exhibitors, 300+ startup attendees and over 75 investors.

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