Following a successful promotional visit to Miami during eMerge Americas, the Gateway Summit is set to return to Málaga on October 1 and 2 at the Málaga Cruise Terminal. The event is positioned as a critical link between the innovation hubs of South Florida and Europe, aiming to foster concrete connections among entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, and entire ecosystems. In an exclusive interview with Hispanic Target Magazine, César Caballero, Coordinator of Gateway Summit, detailed the event's ambitious goals and unique approach.
The summit's airport-inspired concept, featuring spaces like the “Pitching Runway” and “Takeoff Talks,” is designed to facilitate dynamic interactions and real business opportunities. Caballero emphasized that the event is more than a traditional conference; it serves as a connecting hub where ideas take flight and capital meets high-impact projects. The agenda includes keynotes, panel discussions, specialized workshops, and an Experience Zone for live demos. Thematic priorities span Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, FinTech, EdTech, HealthTech, SpaceTech, Smart Cities, and Impact Investing, with investment playing a central role. A new initiative will bring together around 20 investors to demystify the startup evaluation process.
The international lineup already features executives from Mastercard, Renault, Indra, Quirón, PLD Space, Metricool, and Markus Gotthard, with more announcements expected. Caballero highlighted the summit's relevance for companies, investment funds, and founders from the U.S. and Latin America, describing it as a concentrated entry point into the Spanish and broader European markets. Advanced networking and matchmaking tools will ensure that participants can schedule key meetings in advance, maximizing the return on investment for those crossing the Atlantic.
Beyond sessions, the summit will offer practical, actionable learning through specialized seminars and immersive workshops. Notable examples include a live masterclass on startup investing led by Iván García Berjano and a workshop by Reental on alternative investments. The interactive Experience Zone will feature live demos and immersive experiences in Web3 and gaming. Ultimately, Gateway Summit aims to deliver a powerful combination of knowledge, action, and strategic networking, answering not “Which presentation did you like best?” but “Who did you meet, and what deals will follow?”
