VDS: Steve Chen, Randi Zuckerberg, and Juan Antonio Samaranch Lead Top Speaker Lineup at Valencia’s Premier Tech Event
31 Julio 2024 - 2:04PM
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Leading the impressive lineup of VDS speakers are two of the
tech world’s most influential figures: Steve Chen,
co-founder and former CTO of YouTube, who revolutionized online
video sharing and has played a pivotal role in shaping the digital
landscape. Chen will share his invaluable insights and experiences
from building one of the most visited websites in the world to
spearheading the digital media revolution. His insights promise to
provide invaluable lessons for tech professionals and aspiring tech
entrepreneurs.
Randi Zuckerberg, founder & CEO of
Zuckerberg Media and HUG, brings her extensive experience in
shaping Facebook and pioneering Facebook Live to the forefront. As
a leading champion for women in crypto and NFTs and an influential
voice in the Web3 landscape, her insights offer a unique
perspective on the intersections of technology, art, media, and
innovation. Her expertise promises to deliver valuable insights
into the future of tech and the pivotal role of women in this
evolving landscape.
Highlighting the broad-reaching impact of tech innovation,
Juan Antonio Samaranch Salisachs,
Vice President of the International Olympic Committee, brings his
deep understanding of the intersection between technology and
sports. Samaranch has played a crucial role in integrating tech
advancements into the Olympic Games, enhancing athlete experience
and audience engagement through innovative solutions. His insights
will delve into how technology is transforming the world of sports
and the significant opportunities that lie ahead for the sports
industry and beyond.
Sharing their insights and experience on the hottest topic in
tech, Artificial Intelligence, there will be
visionary speakers from top companies like Hugging Face, Stability
IA, Microsoft, IBM, Cloudera, Shutterstock, Mastercard, Intel,
Babel, Eleven Labs, Multiverse and Freepik at VDS2024.
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“Our aim is to empower the upcoming generation of entrepreneurs
by fostering connections with industry visionaries, delivering
inspiration, and facilitating avenues for networking, funding, and
business expansion,” explains Patricia Pastor, VDS Chairwoman.
According to Juan Luis Hortelano, President of Startup Valencia,
the event's organizing entity, “the quality of the speakers at VDS,
the attending investors, and the networking opportunities position
this tech event as a key destination for startups seeking capital
and strategic alliances. It’s also essential for innovative
ecosystem players, governments, and technology enthusiasts.”
VDS will transform Valencia into a dynamic hub of technological
innovation, global collaboration, and business for the tech
community. The tech event will bring together over 12,000 attendees
from more than 100 countries, over 600 speakers, and 2,500
startups, fostering a collaborative environment where innovation
and investment converge to empower the leaders of tomorrow.
With the expected presence of over 700 investors, the seventh
edition of VDS anticipates an estimated total of €200
billion in managed assets by venture capitalists attending
the event, positioning it as a key destination for startups in
search of capital and strategic partnerships. Noteworthy funds
recognized for their successful investments and global presence
include Blue Opal Capital, Pegasus Tech Ventures, Katapult VC,
Kvanted Ventures, CCEP Ventures, SoftBank Investment, Techstars,
and IDC Ventures.
The tech event offers extensive networking opportunities across
six dynamic stages, featuring engaging topics such as AI,
Sustainability, Health, the Future of Work, the Next-Gen
Audiovisual Sector, and Women in Tech. National and international
entrepreneurial and technological talent will also be highlighted
through its international startup competition, which this year has
received over 800 applications from more than 65 countries.
This year, VDS is celebrated under the theme “Embracing
Evolution: Invest in the Leaders of Tomorrow,” with a special focus
on empowering entrepreneurs. By connecting them with investors,
corporate innovators, businesses, and society at large, VDS aims to
provide the networks and resources essential for the success of
startups, ensuring that the next generation of entrepreneurs has
what they need to thrive.
Join VDS2024
VDS2024 promises more than just a tech event with stellar
innovation leaders in the tech scene; it’s an opportunity to be
part of a transformational journey in one of Europe’s fast-growing
tech ecosystems featuring a vibrant local community, tech talent,
strong government support, idyllic climate, cultural depth, and
superior living standards: Valencia.
Startup Valencia is the driving force behind
VDS and stands as a proud representative of the flourishing
Valencian Startup ecosystem on both the national and international
stages.
Chances to join VDS2024 as an Exhibitor, Sponsor, or Press are
still open. Attendee, Business, and Investor Early Bird tickets are
available until September 23rd, 2024. Learn more and get tickets at
www.vds.tech.
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