Register now for the Gaia-X Market-X & Expo & Tech-X & Hackathon #8 – 13-14 May in Valencia, Spain

Market-X & Expo + Tech-X & Hackathon #8 is designed to bridge the gap between the business and tech worlds, creating a dynamic environment where innovation thrives. Over two action-packed days, attendees will immerse themselves in cutting-edge market trends and technological advancements.

Day 1 starts with Market-X, focusing on business strategies, market insights, and entrepreneurial growth, followed by a networking event to build valuable connections.

Day 2 shifts the spotlight to Tech-X, exploring the latest tech solutions and culminating in the highly anticipated Hackathon #8.

Throughout the event, the expo area and workshops provide continuous opportunities for learning and engagement. The joint closing ceremony and Hackathon #8 Awards celebrate the achievements and recognise outstanding contributions and innovations.

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The “Veles e Vents” building, also known as the Foredeck building, designed by the prestigious architect David Chipperfield (Pritzker Prize 2023) and Fermín Vázquez, is named after a poem by Ausiàs March in tribute to the force of the winds and was built for the America’s Cup Valencia 2007. This iconic building has won the LEAF Awards (2006), and stands out for a modern design that looks out over the Mediterranean Sea from La Marina in Valencia.

Edificio Veles e Vents La Marina de València, Poblados Marítimos, 46024 Valencia, Spain

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