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eMerge Americas 2026: the Spanish innovation ecosystem strengthens its presence at one of the world’s leading technology hubs
The participation of the Spanish entrepreneurial and technology community in eMerge Americas 2026 strengthened its international visibility in Miami, a strategic hub as a gateway to the U.S. and Latin American markets, combining high-value content and networking spaces geared toward global growth.
Held in Miami on April 23 and 24, eMerge Americas 2026 once again consolidated its position as one of the leading international forums for technological innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment. The event brought together more than 20,000 attendees from over 60 countries, including startups, large corporations, investors, and institutional representatives, with a focus on areas such as artificial intelligence and deep tech, health, finance, and cybersecurity, reinforcing Miami’s role as a strategic hub between Europe, the United States, and Latin America.
In this context, Spain’s participation was structured around a delegation made up of 51 startups and 2 regional entities, with the aim of increasing international visibility, building strategic partnerships, and exploring growth opportunities in one of the most dynamic technology ecosystems in the United States. The Spain Pavilion, promoted by Red.es and ICEX Spain Trade and Investment, with the collaboration of the Economic and Commercial Office of Spain in Miami, served as a key meeting point within the fair, facilitating direct contact with investors, institutions, and key players in the international technology ecosystem.
During the two-day event, the pavilion featured a structured group agenda, designed to provide practical value and generate real networking opportunities. Among the standout sessions were successful public-private cooperation cases, such as the joint presentation by CDTI and PLD Space, focused on co-investment models for the development of high-impact technology projects. Key programs supporting entrepreneurship and internationalization were also presented, such as Rising Up in Spain and España Latam Scale Up (Invest in Spain), aimed at attracting international talent and scaling startups with global ambitions.
The agenda also included presentations on local and regional innovation initiatives, such as the Madrid Sandbox, as well as meetings with relevant players from the Miami ecosystem, including the Miami Dade Innovation Authority, with a session focused on the role of innovation as a driver of economic development and public-private collaboration.
Within this program, the “Cafecitos” became one of the most highly valued formats at the pavilion. These agile and approachable gatherings facilitated direct dialogue among startups, institutional representatives, and investors, making it possible to share success stories, market entry opportunities, and key insights for accessing the U.S. market, while fostering connections aimed at the growth and internationalization of the participating projects.
Participation also extended to other spaces within the fair’s official program. Among them, the panel “Tech bridges America Europe: More real connections between Spain and Miami” stood out, highlighting the importance of building strong ties between the European and North American technology ecosystems, while promoting business cooperation and market access.
On Friday, April 24, the agenda included sessions focused on international growth and scalability, such as the presentation of the Scale2Miami initiative, aimed at facilitating the landing and consolidation of international startups in Florida, as well as contributions from leading figures in the technology ecosystem, who shared key lessons on global expansion, product design, and business development in international markets.
As a prelude to the fair, an introductory session on Florida’s technology market was held at the AI Center of Miami Dade College, allowing the delegation to gain first-hand insight into the dynamics of the local ecosystem, the role of venture capital, and opportunities in sectors such as artificial intelligence and digital health. The agenda was rounded off with informal networking meetings that strengthened the relationships built during the mission and the fair.
The outcome of the Pavilion could not have been more positive. Four Spanish companies — Adas3D, Airwayshield, GPTadvisor and Gestaverso — were selected among the seven semifinalists in the Pitch Startup Showcase, confirming the high caliber and potential of Spain’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The highlight came from Gestaverso, which reached the final and presented its product before a large audience, generating significant interest and consolidating Spain’s presence as one of the event’s standout participants.
Overall, participation in eMerge Americas 2026 helped strengthen the international visibility of the ONE Platform and Spanish technology entrepreneurship, generate new business and investment opportunities, and solidify strategic relationships with one of the world’s leading technology hubs.