VDS opens its international call for speakers for the 2026 edition

VDS 2026 has opened its international call for speakers to incorporate expert voices from the global innovation ecosystem into its programme. The event, one of Europe’s leading international tech events, will take place on 21 and 22 October at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia.

Organised by Startup Valencia since 2018, VDS has established itself as one of the leading global platforms to analyse the transformative impact of technological innovation and digitalisation. The 2026 edition will bring together more than 600 speakers and key figures from the international tech ecosystem in Valencia to activate high-level conversations and accelerate strategic connections between startups, corporates, investors and institutions.

The call is aimed at C-level profiles who are building and transforming the technological landscape, startup founders with inspiring trajectories, investors driving innovation, business leaders with technological impact, and professionals who challenge and redefine the role of technology in today’s society.

Proposals must address strategic topics, analysing how technology can contribute to solving the main social and economic challenges we will face in the near future. The VDS 2026 content team will evaluate applications based on their relevance, degree of innovation, strategic vision, value contribution, and the professional track record of the speaker within the tech ecosystem.

Through this international call, VDS reinforces its role as a global forum to inspire, connect and strengthen the tech community, promoting strategic debates on how technological innovation and digitalisation are redefining our economy, our industries and our society.

Selected speakers will receive a Speaker Pass with exclusive access to the Business & Speaker Lounge and prominent visibility across official VDS channels. Applications may be submitted until 14 June 2026 through the official form available on the event’s website.