Two trade shows in one week sounds intense, doesn't it? But having our first participation in the Valencia Digital Summit (VDS) has been one of those experiences that stick with you. It allowed us to open the doors of our first coworking in the city, Aticco Colón, and launch us to explore an innovation ecosystem that connects Valencia with the world.
Warming Up: Networking and Welcome at Aticco Colón
Before diving into the trade show, we organized a networking event on the 22nd at our coworking space Aticco Colón. It was a unique night, full of excitement and opportunities to connect with local professionals and open our event space. Despite the rain, the energy was incredible: we officially inaugurated our spaces, expanded our network in the city and started to make Valencia our new home.
Special thanks to our partners for making this possible: Aktion Legal Partners, Letslaw and Mahou San Miguel.
The Valencia Digital Summit: Two Days of Connecting and Learning at Our Stand
October 23rd and 24th were intense days at VDS, where we organized two daily roundtables at our booth. It was amazing to see how Aticco became a connecting space for entrepreneurs, investors and innovation ecosystem leaders.
On the first day, we delved deeper into the world of venture capital. The roundtable included speakers such as:
- Javier de ToroInvestments in Angels Capital
- Pepe VilanovaPrincipal at JME Ventures
- Oriol JuncosaFounding Partner of Plus Partners
- Marta Antunez, Investment Director at Wayra
- Quino FernandezDirector of the Barcelona Finance Hub by Aticco
This talk explored how venture capital is transforming the startup landscape, sharing key insights on the present and future of startup investing.
On the second day, the focus was on the innovation ecosystem in the region. We counted with:
- Ángela CastelloCRO of Startup Valencia
- Catalina ValenciaHead of Community at KM ZERO Food Innovation Hub
- Dario OlivaresProject Director of Lanzadera
- Naiara ChalerCOO of Aticco
Here we discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by the innovation ecosystem in Valencia and how it is evolving to become an international benchmark.
A First Step in Valencia
Participating in the Valencia Digital Summit has been a fantastic way to raise awareness of Aticco in the city, connect with key figures and open the doors to a promising future for the innovation community in Valencia. See you soon with new initiatives and events to further consolidate our position in this vibrant city!
