Gateway Summit 2026 is entering its final stretch with tickets already on sale, and a program that will transform Málaga on October 1–2 into a hub for startups, investors, corporations, institutions, and leaders of the tech and innovation ecosystem in Málaga, Spain.
The Málaga Cruise Terminal will host over two days a format that blends roundtables, conferences, workshops, an international startup competition, business meetings, an exhibition area, and networking experiences, with the aim of generating real connections and new opportunities for investment, collaboration, and growth.
The program will feature content and participants tied to some of the sectors changing the economy. Among the planned events are those focused on Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Blockchain and Tokenization, Bitcoin, Mobility, Smart Cities, Real Estate, Cybersecurity, Tourism, Space and other emerging technologies, in addition to a day specifically centered on universities, talent, and EdTech.
Among the companies and organizations already part of the program are Mastercard, Renault, INDRA, BYD, Tutellus, Token City, Agroflow, Sego Real Estate, Sego Finance, Eware, Costa del Sol, Quirón Salud, and Google, among others, alongside startups, institutions, universities, incubators and accelerators.
One of Gateway Summit’s differentiating pillars will be its commitment to connecting capital, technology, and business. The exhibition zone will allow startups and innovative projects to present their solutions to investors, corporations, and potential partners, while the international startup competition will focus on projects with growth potential and impact.
The Blue Economy will also play a prominent role at Gateway Summit 2026, highlighting the potential of Málaga and Andalusia as strategic territories for developing new sea- and coast-related solutions. The maritime ecosystem represents an innovation opportunity in areas such as port and maritime transport technology, tourism and cruises, offshore renewable energies, aquaculture, biotechnology, sustainability, and digitalization.
