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International technology and digital transformation summits

Overview

Several international summits scheduled for late 2026 will focus on the integration of artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and cybersecurity across various sectors.

In Mexico, the Púrpura Summit in Mérida aims to address the application of AI in business operations, specifically for frontline workers. In Spain, the Media Party conference in Barcelona will explore how AI is redefining journalism and information verification.

In Spain, the VI Smart City Congress, organized by the Red Española de Ciudades Inteligentes (RECI), is scheduled for September 15–16 in Málaga. The event will address urban digitalization, digital twins, and technological sovereignty, utilizing emerging technologies like quantum computing to improve infrastructure resilience. Participants include representatives from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the European CitiVERSE EDIC initiative.

Additional Spanish events include the ninth edition of VDS in Valencia on October 21–22, 2026. This summit expects to gather over 600 technology leaders, including professionals, investors, and experts, to foster the digital ecosystem and connect entrepreneurs with business partners. Alongside this, meetechSpain 2026 will feature a ‘Tech&Touch’ zone, hosting 12 technological centers such as AITEX and TECNALIA to present demonstrators and prototypes for direct interaction with scientists.

The XFUTURES 2026 summit, part of Madrid Tech Week, is scheduled for October 23–24 in Madrid, focusing on generative AI, robotics, and brain-computer interfaces. Tech Show Madrid will return to Ifema Madrid on November 4–5, 2026, featuring over 500 companies and 450 speakers. In the Dominican Republic, the Financial Summit 2026 in Santo Domingo is scheduled for October 15 to discuss the impact of AI and cybersecurity on capital markets.

Entities

Valencia · Guillermo Garza · VDS · AITEX · Santo Domingo

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Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Valencia to host major technology summits in 2026

    Valencia will host the 2026 Valencia Digital Summit with over 600 tech leaders, while meetechSpain 2026 will feature 12 technological centers showcasing industrial prototypes.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources
    Spain to host major technology summits in 2026

    Spain will host major tech gatherings in 2026, including Tech Show Madrid in November and VDS in Valencia in October, featuring hundreds of companies and global leaders in AI and cybersecurity.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources
    Artificial intelligence and digital transformation to lead summits in Spain and Dominican Republic

    Upcoming summits in Málaga and Santo Domingo will explore the impact of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital transformation on smart cities and the financial sector.

  4. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Mérida and Barcelona to host 2026 technology and media summits

    Mérida and Barcelona will host major 2026 summits focused on artificial intelligence, business digital transformation, and media innovation in journalism.

Sources

caribempresarial.com · civismomagazine.com · distribucionactualidad.com · empresaexterior.com · fedit.com · guayacanalrd.com · lan103fm.com · laverdadnoticias.com · levante-emv.com · noticiasdemalaga.es · noticiasenvenezuela.com · perfil.com · primicias.com.do · roastbrief.com.mx · seafoodinternational.com · smart-lighting.es · surinformard.com.do · valenciaplaza.com

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