South Summit Madrid 2026

This global entrepreneurship meeting, which brings together entrepreneurs, investors, startups and corporations, will be holding its fifteenth edition in Madrid from 3 to 5 June 2026 at La Nave. This meeting aims to create real business opportunities among investors, corporations, entrepreneurs and startups, as well as generate high-value connections within the global innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

South Summit, jointly organised by IE University, has become a global benchmark for attracting talent and generating business opportunities in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The 2026 edition will bring together around 430 speakers, 140 investment funds and 17 unicorns from around the world who will talk about their path and the keys to scaling a startup and making it a successful project.

More and more international start-ups attend this event every year, competing in the Startup Competition. This competition brings together the most innovative startups, regardless of their industry, development phase or country. An excellent showcase to give greater visibility to projects, get new clients, financing or secure strategic allies. 

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