Sharing
Panels (Gate Discussions)
Talks (Takeoff Talks) with international speakers.
The future takes off here
Startups, investors and corporates connected at an international gathering to generate real opportunities.
Global ecosystem Talent, capital and innovation from Málaga to the world.
We connect startups, investors and corporations in an airport-inspired experience. Here innovation isn't for watching—it takes off.
A meeting point for the entire ecosystem
Gateway brings together experiences to share, show, learn and connect in one place.
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ShowingPitch competition (Pitching Runway)
With expert jury and popular vote.
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LearningHigh-impact immersive workshops
Hands-on sessions to learn, test and apply.
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PlayingGamified dynamics
Networking and notworking.
Gateway Summit 2026
Gateway Summit will bring together in Málaga, on 1–2 October, startups, investors, corporates and leaders of the entrepreneurial ecosystem to generate connections, visibility and real business opportunities.
Over two days, the Summit will combine content, networking, investment, innovation and experiences designed to connect talent with opportunity.
The Summit will feature:
- Speakers and leaders from the national and international ecosystem
- Startup Competition with emerging projects
- Networking and connection dynamics
- Panels, talks and strategic conversations
Gateway Summit is not just about bringing people together. It is about connecting the ecosystem that is building the future.
Explore the program
Speakers Gateway Summit 2026
Founders, investors and leaders building the future of the ecosystem will be at the helm of Gateway Summit 2026.
Praxedes Rodríguez
Co-Founder & CEO of Xtellaris / IdenQ.
José Abad
Stockbroker at Masterytrader. Trader with more than 9 years of experience and creator of ABAD CRYPTO.
Luis Alonso Pacheco
Scientific Director · Training and Education Center Málaga
Agenda Gateway Summit 2026
Confirmed activities for day one. We will publish more content as we progress.
Main Stage
Institutional opening
Welcome and opening of Gateway Summit
Panel 30'
The Connected Car: Trend or Necessity for Safer and More Sustainable Mobility?
- Alejandro Banegas (Mastercard)
- Manuel Maria Salazar (Renault)
- Rodrigo Castiñeira (INDRA)
- moderates: Uliana Torkunova (Let Me Park, Let Me charge)
Keynote 25'
Your worst enemy is not the market
- Ariadna Díaz (SINDA)
Panel 30'
Innovation in tourism, new sustainable tourism models and sector trends
- COSTA DEL SOL
Keynote 25'
Mobility in the Digital Era: A New Approach
- Javier Goikoetxea (Next Mobility)
Panel 30'
Cybersecurity in the age of AI: new threats, new defences
- Sleig Puchi Passalacqua (Tekpyme)
- Lisandra Velasco (Cisco)
- Fernando Denis (Bitnaga) dynamizer
- Sergio de los Santos (Telefónica)
- Karl Hiramoto - Staff Software Engineer (Google)
Panel 30'
Tokenization: the future of investment and digital assets
- Jesús Sánchez (dynamizer)
- Miguel Caballero (Tutellus)
- Borja Mosconi (Agroflow)
- Yael H. Oaknín (Tokencity)
- Enrique Lahuerta (ReentaL)
Panel 30'
Pioneering women in AI
- Carmen Berrocoso (IA en femenino)
- Carmen Reina (IA en femenino)
- Marta Seminario (Ontier)
- Patricia Pastor (Next Tier)
- Mili Pérez (Mugen AI)
Panel 30'
Bitcoin: store of value or infrastructure of the future?
- Yassir Doutroi (Nakalabs)
- Praxedes Rodríguez (Xtellaris/Iden Q)
- José Abad (Masterytrader)
- Jeison Pérez (Blockvault)
- Iñaki Zubeldia (Yoseyomo e Inheritans)
ÁGORA STAGE
Panel 30'
Real Estate
- Paula Peramo (Segó Finance)
- Kristos Arabadjis (Vital House)
Keynote 25'
Reental: investment in tokenized real estate.
- Enrique Lahuerta (Reental)
Workshop 90 min
Tres en Forma
- Jesús Alonso Gallo
- Rodolfo Carpintier
- Néstor Salvador Boichenco
Keynote 25'
From the battlefield to European industry: how drones, AI and energy resilience are changing security
- Markus Gotthard Dold
Panel 30'
Smart Cities: Technology, mobility and new urban models
- Uliana Torkunova (dynamizer)
- Málaga City Council
- Jorge Reus García-Bedoya (Smart City Cluster)
- José Gutiérrez Vietto (Bolt)
- Alberto García (Schneider)
Presentation 25'
GATEWAY PILOT - VENTURE BUILDER
Pitch Competition
Final Startup Competition
Day 2 · 2 October
Registration
Panel 30'
Fintech
- Germán Minchilli (Ewear)
- Mastercard
- Mapfre
Panel 30'
The future of impact investing
- Nacho Alonso, Pinama Inversiones
- Carmen Pumariño (Venture Capital Investment Director)
- Marta Abbad-Jaime (Head of Equity de GoParity)
- Orfeo Balboa (Partner & Investment Manager de First Drop)
Keynote 25'
AI Workflows: How to automate AI in social media
- Ana Díaz-del-Río (Global PR & Comm Manager Metricool)
Panel 30'
Healthtech
- Luis Alonso (Quirón Salud)
- Basque Health Cluster
- Other participants TBC
Panel 30'
Edtech
- Adrian Aybar (Clasing)
- Daniel Cañete (Novelingo)
Keynote
The advantages of space sovereignty for Earth
- Mariano García (PLD SPACE)
The future of work
- Silvia Delgado - Managing Director of the Agència de Desenvolupament Regional Balears (ADR Balears)
EXPERIENCE ZONE
Demo
Demo
- Drones
Experience
Karts Experience
- Karts
Test Drive
Test Drive
- Movilidad
NETWORKING
NETWORKING DYNAMICS
Talk + Success Story + Show Cooking
Immersive Panel 30'
Experience: The cultural ecosystem in the digital era
Experience segment presentation + Startup Competition Awards
Experience segment presentation + Startup Competition Awards
SHOW - DEMO
FLIGHT LABS
Workshop
ENISA
- Silvia Cóbreces
Workshop
NEOTEC
- Silvia Cóbreces
Tickets
Passenger
90 €
Access to the main Gateway Summit programme.
- Talks and round tables.
- Exhibition area.
- Networking throughout the day.
- Access to Pavilion B at the Cruise Terminal.
Experience
70 €
The Gateway Experience starts at 6:00 p.m.
- Enjoy the event in a more relaxed setting designed to create connections.
- Access from 6:00 p.m.
- Outdoor Experience Area.
- Networking.
- Brand activations.
- Music and exclusive experiences.
Passenger + Experience
150 €
The pass to enjoy Gateway Summit from start to finish.
- Everything included in Passenger.
- Access to the Gateway Experience from 6:00 p.m.
- Outdoor Experience Area.
- Networking throughout the day and the afterwork.
VIP
400 €
The premium experience for those seeking the highest level of access.
- Everything included in Passenger + Experience.
- Access to VIP areas.
- Daytime networking cocktail.
- Afternoon networking cocktail.
- Exclusive spaces to connect with speakers, investors and partners.
Exclusive experience
Transatlantic VIP Pass
900 €
The most exclusive Gateway Summit experience.
- Includes everything in the VIP pass, plus:
- Gateway Summit entry.
- Official inauguration dinner.
- 2 hotel nights.
- Networking cocktail (Thursday).
- VIP cocktail in the Experience Area (Thursday night).
- Farewell lunch (Friday).
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Want to be part of Gateway?
If you are a startup, investor, partner, speaker or want to collaborate with Gateway Summit 2026, tell us how we can help.
- Email hello@gatewaysummit.es
- Location Málaga Cruise Terminal, 29001 Málaga, Spain
- Event Gateway Summit 2026
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