Program Bilbao-Bizkaia 2025

09:30 Registration & Networking Coffee

Start the morning with fresh coffee and power conversations. Connect with leaders across Energy, Mobility, and Industry 4.0 sectors to spark ideas and collaborations.


10:30 Welcome to South Summit Industry & Energy Bilbao 2025


Join Maria Benjumea and Joseba Mariezkurrena as they highlight the opportunities within the innovation ecosystem and emphasize the importance of collaboration across industries.


SPEAKERS
Maria Benjumea, Founder & President at South Summit
Joseba Mariezkurrena, Director general de emprendimiento, talento y competitividad empresarial de la Diputación Foral de Bizkaia


10:45 Structures for Impact that Scale


Join serial entrepreneur Mateo Salvatto as he shares how he builds companies that reshape industries through technology while creating meaningful social impact. From revolutionizing construction with Grondplek’s 3D printing solutions to empowering over half a million people worldwide through the accessibility app Hablalo, Mateo demonstrates how visionary entrepreneurship can scale innovation, transform industries, and make a lasting difference in society.


SPEAKERS
Mateo Salvatto, Founder & CEO at Asteroid


11:05 Converging Forces: When Industry, Mobility & Energy Collide


Explore how Industry 4.0, mobility, and the energy transition intersect to drive innovation, sustainability, and global growth. This panel will highlight opportunities for cross-sector collaboration, showcase transformative solutions, and examine how these interconnected industries are shaping a net-zero future.


11:35 Where Startups Land and Scale: Discover Bizkaia


Bizkaia offers a dynamic and supportive environment for startups to land, grow, and thrive. Discover a region where innovation meets opportunity, backed by talent, infrastructure, and global ambition.


SPEAKERS
Ekain Laka, Project Manager at Beaz Bizkaia


11:50 Scale Smarter: Collaborate, Grow, and Thrive


Discover how startups can accelerate growth by partnering with corporates and benefiting from strong public support. This session explores the power of collaboration within a thriving innovation ecosystem designed to help ventures succeed.


SPEAKERS
Liz Fleming, Chief Ecosystem Officer at South Summit
Patricia Berjon, Corporate Development Director at DOMINION


TRANSITION TIME

12:30 Hands-On! Co-Creating Solutions for the Energy Sector

An interactive session where participants form small groups to tackle real challenges in the Energy sector. By combining diverse perspectives from across the ecosystem, each group will co-create practical solutions and spark innovative approaches to sector-specific problems.

SPEAKERS
Marisol Santana, CEO at Hawk Strategy
Fernando Casado, Co-Founder & General Partner at Inclimo Climate Tech Fund

12:30 Hands-On! Co-Creating Solutions for the Energy Sector

An interactive session where participants form small groups to tackle real challenges in the Industry 4.0 sector. By combining diverse perspectives from across the ecosystem, each group will co-create practical solutions and spark innovative approaches to sector-specific problems.

SPEAKERS
Nityen Lal, Managing Director at ICOS Capital
Mateo Salvatto, Founder & CEO at Asteroid

12:30 Hands-On! Co-Creating Solutions for the Energy Sector

An interactive session where participants form small groups to tackle real challenges in the Mobility sector. By combining diverse perspectives from across the ecosystem, each group will co-create practical solutions and spark innovative approaches to sector-specific problems.

SPEAKERS Reda Kechouri, Director of Machine Learning & AI at Trainline
Neil du Preez, Founder at MellowVans


An interactive session where participants form small groups to tackle real challenges in the Energy sector. By combining diverse perspectives from across the ecosystem, each group will co-create practical solutions and spark innovative approaches to sector-specific problems.


14:00 Lunch Break


15:00 Building Sustainable & Accessible Urban Futures


Urban mobility is at the heart of the decarbonization agenda. This session will explore how innovative technologies and cross-sector collaboration can transform cities into greener, more inclusive, and more livable spaces.


SPEAKERS Vicente Pascual, Co-Founder at Cabify & VP of Cabify Logistics


15:25 Meet the Startups: Mobility


Discover the next wave of innovation in mobility as selected founders pitch their groundbreaking startups shaping the future of transport and urban living.


15:45 The Next Industrial Revolution


Industry 4.0 is more than technology. It’s a revolution in how we design, produce, and deliver products. Join this fireside chat to explore how interconnected systems, data-driven insights, and digital innovation are driving industrial growth and sustainability.


SPEAKERS Director of Machine Learning & AI at Trainline


16:10 Meet the Startups: Industry 4.0


Explore the cutting-edge of Industry 4.0 as entrepreneurs pitch their ventures transforming manufacturing, supply chains, and industrial processes for a smarter, more sustainable future..


16:55 Closing Remarks Day 1


Wrap up Day 1 with a brief recap of key insights, highlights from the sessions, and a look ahead to tomorrow’s program.


SPEAKERS , Chief Ecosystem Officer at South Summit


19:00 Cultural Excursion: Guggenheim Museum


Discover Bilbao’s rich cultural scene with guided visits to the Guggenheim Museum. Explore inspiring art, history, and architecture while connecting informally with fellow participants in a relaxed, immersive setting.


20:30 Networking Cocktail: Guggenheim Museum Bilbao


Raise a glass at one of the world’s most iconic museums! Enjoy an evening of networking, conversation, and creativity amidst the stunning contemporary art and architecture of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao-Bizkaia.

10:00 A Journey Through Innovation Hubs


Embark on a unique excursion that blends creativity and technology! Join us as we explore cutting-edge innovation hubs where groundbreaking ideas and transformative solutions come to life.


11:30 Registration & Networking Coffee


Kick off the second day with energizing coffee and meaningful conversations. Reconnect with fellow leaders, exchange insights from Day 1, and set the stage for another day of innovation, collaboration, and impactful discussions.


12:00 Opening Remarks – Day 2


Welcome back to South Summit Industry & Energy Bilbao – Bizkaia 2025! Today we continue exploring how innovation, collaboration, and technology are transforming energy, mobility, and Industry 4.0.


SPEAKERS
Liz Fleming, Chief Ecosystem Officer at South Summit


12:05 The Global Shift Towards Renewable Energy


Join industry leaders as they explore the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. This session will examine innovative technologies, collaborative strategies, and policy frameworks driving the adoption of renewables and accelerating the global push toward decarbonization.


SPEAKERS
Roger Casals, CEO at Wattium
Veronica Bermudez Benito, Founder and Director at Berbetin


12:30 Meet the Startups: Energy Transition


Get inspired by the startups powering the energy transition. Founders will pitch solutions driving cleaner, smarter, and more resilient energy systems.


13:00 Unlocking Value Through Industrial Data


Join industry experts to collectively explore the challenges and opportunities of enterprise data management in Industry 4.0 and activate meaningful connections across sectors. Topics include real-world examples of cross-sector interoperability, technological and regulatory challenges in data structuring and storage, AI applications from predictive maintenance to circular traceability, how data supports sustainability and ESG goals, and the implications of the EU Data Act.


SPEAKERS
Elena de Pablo, Ecosystem Senior Manager at EIT Manufacturing
Ramón García, General Director at Centro Español de Logística
Susana Barasoain, Manager at Functional Print Cluster
Jon Nuñez, R&D Project Manager at Advanced Manufacturing Technologies


13:40 Final Remarks: South Summit Industry & Energy Bilbao 2025


Join Ainara Basurko, Diputada Foral del Departamento de Promoción Económica de la Diputación Foral de Bizkaia, for a special closing of South Summit Industry & Energy Bilbao 2025.


SPEAKERS
Ainara Basurko, Diputada Foral del Departamento de Promoción Económica de la Diputación Foral de Bizkaia


14:00 Pintxos & Drinks x Industry


Wrap up with a networking lunch featuring delicious pintxos and drinks. Choose your theme of interest and connect with fellow attendees to share insights, spark collaborations, and unwind after two days of innovation and inspiration.