Following last year’s successful edition, which stood out for its high international participation (25%) and strong presence of foreign startups and corporations, South Summit Industry & Energy has established itself as one of the key global events for the entrepreneurial ecosystem focused on industrial and energy innovation. In 2024, the event generated 52.72% more business connections than the previous year and attracted over 100 startups and more than 50 investors.

For María Benjumea, President and Founder of South Summit, “Bizkaia is an energetic region, where industrial and energy innovations happen and where, together with the Provincial Council, we have built an incredible entrepreneurial ecosystem. This event has become a key platform to foster collaboration and growth in the sector.”

The Provincial Council of Bizkaia, highlights that “South Summit Industry & Energy reinforces Bizkaia’s international positioning as a hub for innovation, advanced industry, and the energy transition. Our strategy is to open up to the world, attract and retain entrepreneurial talent, and generate new business opportunities in strategic sectors. Collaborating with South Summit allows us to put Bizkaia on the global map and consolidate the B Accelerator Tower (BAT) as an international benchmark for startups, corporations, and investors. We want Bizkaia to be the place where ideas become projects that transform industry, drive sustainability, and generate quality employment.”

The agenda for South Summit Industry & Energy 2025 will include keynotes, roundtables, and Building Sessions where some of the world’s leading experts in industry, energy, and mobility will share their knowledge and discuss with attendees the main challenges and opportunities in these strategic sectors.

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