Waykup Forum 2026

Waykup Forum 2026, organized by the Institute of Development of the Region of Murcia, will hold its sixth edition on 2–3 December 2026 at the Víctor Villegas Auditorium Annex Building, bringing together investors, startups, and corporations. Over two days, the forum will serve as a meeting point for entrepreneurs, investment funds, and large companies, with the aim of creating business, collaboration, and funding opportunities in an environment that fosters disruptive talent.

This edition will focus on key areas such as digital transformation, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and sustainable energy, as well as other emerging technologies that are redefining the future. The program includes presentations by innovative startups, panel discussions on industry trends and challenges, and networking opportunities to build strategic partnerships.

Waykup Forum will bring together leaders from the entrepreneurial ecosystem, investors, scientific staff, and innovation experts who will share their experience and vision for the future of technology, investment, and startup creation. Altogether, the speakers represent a wide diversity of sectors—from biotechnology and venture capital to artificial intelligence and scientific knowledge transfer—cementing the forum as a key meeting point for innovation and investment in the Mediterranean.