The prestigious MadBlue Summit, an international meeting that promotes the innovation, technology and impact investing, has opened its doors in the innovative space LOOM Events in Azca, in Madrid. The event, held for the fifth consecutive year, seeks to accelerate the transition toward a more responsible and sustainable economy.
The first presentation was given by Paz Guzman, senior economic advisor at the European Investment Bank in Spain. Guzmán shared the vision of the EIB Group as a fundamental engine in the financing and promoting sustainability at the European level. In his speech, he made a firm commitment: “We will double the funding for adaptation to climate change, investing 30.000 million euros between 2026 and 2030. "
The EIB advisor also highlighted the role of the entity in the changes that transform life of citizens and businesses. In this regard, he underlined the support for SMEs in the energy sector: "From the EIB Group, together with the European Commission, we have just mobilized 17.500 millones de euros to contribute to the energy efficiency of SMEs. "
He insisted that the entity has a clear and ambitious purpose in the current global context: “The European Investment Bank is here to accompany, to Spain and Europe, in the double green and digital transitionWe do this with passion, with purpose, and with the intention of investing in the well-being of today and future generations. In an uncertain global context, Europe must continue building bridges, not walls, and leading change.”
From October 7 to 11, the Spanish capital brings together leaders in innovation, entrepreneurs, investors, and citizens in an event that combines science, creativity, and technology to promote and mobilize global challenges.
Madrid, Leading Technological Change and Exporting
Previously, the official opening of the MadBlue Summit 2025 was in charge of Cristina Garmendia, president of Mediaset Spain, and Luis Prieto, founder and CEO of MadBlue, presented by the journalist Angels White.
Garmendia highlighted the role of the technology as an accelerator and the need for companies to contribute, in addition to economic value, an social valueIn this context, he has carried out an analysis of the dynamism of the Spanish capital, highlighting its leadership on several economic and innovation: “Madrid, at this moment, is one of the autonomous communities that is being engine for the country. Madrid is leading technological employment. In addition, it is leading the number of gazelle companies… Madrid leads in attracting Next Generation funds and also the map of economic complexity, the one who tells us about the export capacity of a territory. "
For its part, Luis Prieto He emphasized the significance of the event beyond the conferences: "This is not a Summit where you arrive and leave, here there is conversations that inspire. "
El MadBlue Summit is thus confirmed as a epicenter of talent, innovation and investment crucial for the economic and environmental agenda of Spain and Europe.
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