South Summit 2025

South Summit will celebrate its fourteenth edition in 2025 at La Nave (Madrid), reaffirming its position as a leading event for the entrepreneurial ecosystem and open innovation.

The event is aimed at startups, entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, accelerators, universities, and public institutions committed to economic development and digital transformation.

This year, the theme “In Motion” goes beyond a simple concept — it is a statement of intent and a collective call to action. It acknowledges that we live in an interconnected, ever-evolving world where every decision has an impact. In this context, entrepreneurship should not be limited to the pursuit of individual success but should lead with purpose and strive to create positive impact.

“In Motion” embodies a shared vision for moving forward — not merely adapting to change. It is a roadmap to align business growth, sustainability, innovation, and technology with real-world impact, placing people and the planet at the heart of it all.

South Summit 2025 will combine a high-value programme with strategic networking spaces:

• Startup Competition: one of the most prestigious competitions in the global ecosystem, selecting the world’s 100 most promising startups, regardless of sector, stage or country of origin.
• 1:1 Meetings: tailored encounters between startups, investors, and key ecosystem players, designed to generate real opportunities for investment and collaboration.
• Roundtables and Thematic Forums: dedicated spaces to explore major challenges and opportunities in areas such as the energy transition, AI, digitalisation, deeptech, biotechnology, eHealth, talent, and social impact.
• Networking Events: activities designed to connect innovation with business, fostering strategic relationships between founders, investors, corporates, and institutions.
• Growth Camp: an exclusive space for growth leaders to share discussions on the major challenges of scaling a venture: from funding and international expansion to leadership and business reinvention.
• Founders X Founders: a movement within South Summit that promotes genuine connections among scaleup founders. A space to share experiences, learn, and grow together, reinforcing South Summit as a key platform for every stage of business growth.
• LP Forum: an exclusive forum for the investment community, featuring interactive sessions with private, institutional, and corporate Limited Partners (LPs). A space designed to exchange strategies and investment opportunities among key decision-makers, both local and international.

In its previous edition, the event welcomed over 18,000 attendees from more than 125 countries, 6,500 startups, 2,000 investors, 500 speakers, and 24 international unicorns.