Join as Dutch Delegation member
Are you a startup, scale-up or innovative SME working on solutions in industry, energy, healthtech or greentech? Then we invite you to be at the center of the Dutch delegation at Valencia Digital Summit 2026 - one of Europe’s most prominent international tech events and a platform that is transforming Valencia into a global tech hub. Meet corporate technology scouts, government buyers, investors, R&D partners and your international competition.
You will participate in the networking events listed in the programme below, including the kick-off on 20 October and the networking dinner on 21 October. An entry ticket/attendee pass.
Your VDS-pass grants you access to all VDS (side) events and activities taking place during these two days. For more information on what is included in the pass, use this link: Get Tickets | VDS
Don't miss this oppertunity and Join us in Valencia as part of the Dutch Delegation!
Cost: €1000,00 (Ex. VAT) per person
*You can apply for a subsidy (Subsidie SIB Collectieve activiteit) at RVO, which allows you to request 50% of your participation cost back. For the conditions, please refer to this page
*Draft Program
*The agenda for the event will be finalised in the months leading up to the event. In the meantime, the following agenda gives a good indication of the type of activities and schedule of the mission.
| Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
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Kickoff with the NL delegation in Valencia |
| Wednesday, October 21, 2026 |
08:00 - 18:00 | VDS
19:30 - 22:00 | IQ Startup Networking diner |
| Thursday, October 22, 2026 |
08:00 - 18:00 | VDS Trade Fair Day |
Why should you join?
We give you five good reasons to join our delegation:
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Great visibility for your company at our NL-branded pods
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Generate high value international business leads in just 2 days
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Pitch your company on one of the stages at the event and draw business leads to your booth
- Partake in face-to-face networking opportunities with switched-on investors, potential clients and partners
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In 2025 Dutch startups rated the expo VDS with an 8,4 (out of 10)
Your Company Profile
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Your company is geared up for international growth, with a clear vision and the drive to make it happen. Whether it's landing your first (pilot) customers, forging strategic partnerships, or securing the funding to scale, you're ready to take the leap.
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You are a startup, scale-up or SME with an innovative tech product.
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You have a product or service in the field of AI, Climate &Energy, Defense & Aerospace, Talent & Future of Work, Health, Mobility & Logistics
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Your company has its primary business registration in the Netherlands.
Practical information
- Participation Costs
Costs are €1.000 excluding VAT per company. This includes electricity, standard booth setup, and exhibition-approved furniture. Plus: access to the exclusive InnovationQuarter/DigitalZH program, and entry tickets for you and your crew. You will receive services with a total commercial value of €4000,-
- Attendence
Valencia Digital Summit is an experience from dawn till dusk. In our experience it requires at least two people per company for the duration of the event to participate succesfully. Once you receive final confirmation from InnovationQuarter/DigitalZH, your participation in the VDS and its preparatory activities, such as the kick-off session is expected. In case of a no-show at Valencia Digital Summit the full participation fee of €4,000 will be charged to your company.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact Marit Kuypers!
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