South Summit Madrid 2026

Overview

South Summit Madrid is the flagship event connecting the global innovation ecosystem—startups, investors, corporates, and ecosystem builders. Co-organized with IE University, the summit offers visionary keynotes, intensive startup pitching, curated 1:1 meetings, and themed networking across 7 stages. Its mission: fuel entrepreneurship, investment, and sustainable innovation at scale. 

Key Features

• Startup Competition: Top 100 finalists selected from 4,500+ applications spanning 23 countries—showcasing growth-stage ventures in front of international investors and corporations.
• Conference Tracks & Impact Zones: Seven thematic stages covering Growth, Sustainable Action, Climate Tech, Humanity 2.0, Tech Horizons, Social Summit, and LP Investor Forum 
• Networking & Business Matchmaking: AI-driven matchmaking, VIP and investor lounges, hundreds of curated 1:1 meetings and networking events 
• High-Profile Speakers: 600+ speakers, including 17 unicorn founders; notable guests: Marc Randolph (Netflix), Greg Hoffman (Nike), Dennis Hong (UCLA robotics) 
• Economic Impact: Estimated €39 million in local economic benefit, 3,443 jobs, and visitor spending averaging €1,899

Why It Matters

• Europe’s Innovation Epicenter: Reinforces Madrid’s status as a key hub for startup growth and collaboration 
• Scale & Visibility: 7,500+ startups and 2,100+ investors create unmatched dealflow and exposure
• Thematic Depth & Practicality: From growth strategies to sustainability and AI, sessions deliver actionable insight
• Policy & Ecosystem Alignment: Supported by Spanish government, Madrid region, and local authorities—driving startup-friendly regulation and investment 

Dates: 4–6 June 2026
Venue: La Nave, Madrid Innovation District