Headliner
Antonio Espinosa de los Monteros
CEO of LIUX
About the event
INNOVATION THAT CONNECTS INDUSTRY, ENERGY AND MOBILITY
On November 25–26, 2026, South Summit Industry & Energy Bilbao–Bizkaia will bring together startups, corporations, investors, institutions and ecosystem leaders at B Accelerator Tower (BAT) to drive innovation and create new opportunities across industry, energy and mobility.
With an action-oriented agenda, the event will combine co-creation sessions, networking opportunities and startup discovery formats, fostering meaningful connections, knowledge exchange and new opportunities for collaboration.
With an increasingly international dimension and the participation of leading speakers and industry experts, the event aims to connect Bizkaia's ecosystem with global innovation and create the right environment to turn ideas and solutions into partnerships, projects and real-world impact.
The experience
2 DAYS TO CONNECT IDEAS, PEOPLE AND OPPORTUNITIES
An experience designed to connect, discover and create new opportunities across industry, energy and mobility.
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From challenges to solutions
Building Sessions: Co-Creating Solutions
Bringing together diverse perspectives from across the ecosystem, these interactive sessions invite participants to tackle real-world challenges in Energy, Industry and Mobility. Through an opening fireside chat and an open discussion, participants collaborate in small groups to exchange ideas, explore new approaches and co-create practical solutions to the challenges shaping their sectors.
Industry & Mobility with Antonio Espinosa de los Monteros and Marisol Menéndez
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Exploring the future of deep tech and industrial innovation
Masterclass: The State of Deep Tech in Spain
What does deep tech really mean, and where does Spain stand in the race to turn scientific breakthroughs into industrial solutions?
In this masterclass, Alex Barrera from the Deep Tech Institute explores Spain’s deep tech ecosystem, the evolving investment landscape in Europe and the opportunities emerging at the intersection of technology, industry and energy.
Through real-world examples, including Spain’s data center regulation and the Basque Country’s strength in advanced materials and manufacturing, discover the trends shaping the next wave of industrial innovation.
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Explore Bizkaia’s innovation ecosystem
Innovation Hub Visits
Get an inside look at Bizkaia’s innovation ecosystem with exclusive visits to two leading centres: the Energy Intelligence Center (EIC) and the Automotive Intelligence Center (AIC). Discover the cutting-edge technologies, pioneering projects and industry leaders driving innovation and shaping the future of Energy and Mobility.
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Connections beyond the event
Social & Networking
Take networking beyond the event through exclusive cultural experiences in Bilbao. Connect with fellow attendees while discovering the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum on private visits, followed by a cocktail reception at the Fine Arts Museum.
Exclusive experience
Buyers’ Club
Where innovation meets business
The South Summit Buyers’ Club is an exclusive meeting point connecting leading corporations with Europe’s top tech-driven scaleups in Energy, Industry and Mobility, fostering business opportunities through proven technology solutions that drive operational efficiency, decarbonization, new revenue streams and industrial transformation.
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Curated 1-to-1 meetings
Pre-arranged meetings connecting corporate buyers with selected scaleups whose solutions address their business challenges.
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Business-ready innovation
Discover proven technologies from scaleups with market traction, existing customers and solutions ready to address real industry needs.
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High-value connections
Meet corporate leaders, C-suite executives, innovation teams and industry experts to explore partnerships and accelerate the journey from solution discovery to pilot and deployment.
Speakers
FIRST NAMES ON STAGE
Founders, investors, and corporates turning innovation into action across Energy, Mobility, and Industry.
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Emilio Froján
CEO & Co-Founder of Velca
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Marisol Menéndez
Founder & CEO of Bilakatu
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Nick de la Forge
Co-Founder & General Partner at Planet A
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Ezio Ravaccia
Partner at Primo Climate
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Yasmine Fage
CEO of Lunik
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Hugo Augusto
CEO of Semapa Next
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Joe Haslam
Professor at IE University
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Fiona Spruill
CEO at Overstory
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Alex Barrera
Cofounder & CEO at Deep Tech Institute
Startup Showcase
Fifteen startups 3 minutes each
South Summit Bilbao is dedicated to mobility, industry, and energy, featuring 15 finalists.
Each startup receives a travel grant and pitches in a 3-minute slot in front of an exclusive audience.
This edition focuses on deep sectorial innovation and networking.
