Valencia will host the global Sigma Squared Summit on November 23 and 24, an annual gathering of top emerging leaders under 26 from 33 countries across 5 continents.
The summit, held at Las Naves in Valencia, will bring together over 400 of the world’s most ambitious founders, leading investors and thought leaders from over 30 countries. Over two days, attendees will explore and discuss the latest trends in innovation, technology, and sustainability through a program that includes panels, workshops, and a lot of thought-provoking conversations.
The speaker lineup includes speakers like Bernhard Niesner, co-founder of Busuu; Rupda Ji, founder of Rupda.com; and Tom Chi, founding partner of One Ventures and creator of Google X. These presentations aim to identify and empower the next generation of leaders by uniting them and providing them access to investors, mentors, partners, and companies.
Organized by Sigma Squared Society, this event comes to Spain with the support of Valencia Innovation Capital, an initiative of the Valencia City Council, and Startup Valencia. It aims to empower young people with the potential to lead significant changes in sustainability, technology, and social impact. Throughout the event, participants will have the opportunity to learn from experts, connect with investors, and explore pathways to elevate their projects.
“The celebration of the Sigma Squared Summit in Valencia will create numerous business and investment opportunities and establishes our city as a Mediterranean hub for innovation and technology,” said Paula Llobet, Councilor for Tourism, Innovation, and Investment.
According to Juan Luis Hortelano, President of Startup Valencia, “events like the Sigma Squared Summit are essential to positioning Valencia as an attractive destination for global entrepreneurial talent.”
In addition to Startup Valencia, strategic partners for the event include other key institutions supporting innovation and entrepreneurship, such as the Valencia City Council, Valencia Innovation Capital, 468 Capital, Semapa, Bertelsmann Stiftung, Frontline Ventures and Semapra.
