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Event GSIC Summit Valencia 2026 starts on Oct 7, 2026, 8:30:00 AM (Europe/Madrid)
Spain International Sport Innovation Hub: How Sports Tech Startups Scale Across Borders
10/8/26, 9:15 AM - 10/8/26, 9:15 AM (Europe/Madrid)
Speakers
José María Blasco
Executive Director of Growth and Competitivenes at ICEX
José Antonio Ferreiro
Co-Founder at Hoop Slam
Jessica Phillips
Founder & CEO at PowerUp Global

This panel will explore how Spain has become a leading international hub for sports innovation and examine the strategies, partnerships, and support mechanisms that enable SportTech startups to successfully scale beyond national borders. Bringing together perspectives from institutional ecosystem development, entrepreneurial growth, and global market expansion, the discussion will uncover the opportunities and challenges faced by emerging sports technology companies as they enter new markets, secure international partnerships, and build sustainable growth pathways. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the resources, networks, and best practices that are helping Spanish SportTech ventures compete and thrive on the global stage.