The Spain–United States Business Summit is a premier initiative organized by ICEX, the state-owned agency that promotes the internationalization of Spanish Companies, and the Economic and Commercial Offices of the Spanish Embassy in New York and Chicago, powered by the Richi Foundation, M&T Bank, SMCU, and the City of Boston. The summit focuses on strengthening business ties between Spain and the United States -particularly Massachusetts- and on expanding the innovation bridge between Spain and the Boston ecosystem.
By participating, you will have the opportunity to attend high-level discussions with industry experts, discover innovative solutions, and take part in networking events and B2B meetings.
The summit serves as a critical meeting point for government leaders, investors, and industry executives from both the United States and Spain. By bringing these experts together, the initiative aims to catalyze long-term growth and cross-border partnerships within strategic industries, specifically Biotechnology and Tech.
April 13
The Foundry
101 Rogers St, Cambridge
5:00-5:45 PM | Welcome Session: Boston Innovation Panel
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Grace Lee
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Brian Johnson
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Evan Greif
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Ignacio Martinez
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6:00-8:00 PM | Networking Cocktail Reception at The Foundry
Cultural Opening: Crescendo Opera Recital by Teatro Real
April 14
Center
Winthrop
250 Devonshire Street, Boston
9:00 - 10:00 ROOM 1 | Institutional Opening Remarks and Fireside Chat
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Grace Lee
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Carlos Cuerpo
Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Economy, Trade and Business | Govt. of Spain - Attending Virtually
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Jeff Carpenter
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Maura Healey
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Michelle Wu
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Lee Pelton
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Elisa Carbonell
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10:10 - 11:10 ROOM 1 | Building From Scratch Into a Global Innovation Ecosystem
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Gabriele Brambilla
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Ana Maiques
11:45 - 12:45 ROOM 1 | Insight The World’s #1 Life Sciences Hub: How Boston Built It
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William Korinek
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Janice Bourque
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Imran Nasrullah
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Keith Dionne
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Shahid Azim
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David Burnham
11:45 - 12:45 ROOM 2 | Boston’s Tech Sandbox: How The Ecosystem Accelerates Innovation
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Sarah Biller
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Santiago Aldana
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Senofer Mendoza
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Charles Mutigwe
1:45 - 2:45 ROOM 1 | A 360° View Of The Life Sciences Funding Ecosystem
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Katie Ellias
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Christine Brennan
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Miles Gerson
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Farnaz Bakhshi
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Alex Miller
1:45 - 2:45 ROOM 2 | The Capital Mosaic: Piecing Together The Future Of Tech
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Michael Sinclair
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Ian Sheridan
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Sarah Lamont
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Ashley Sherwin
6:30 - 8:00 | The Final Toast: Connecting Beyond the Summit at Boston Harbor Hotel
MEET THE COMPANIES
Spanish companies participating in the Summit already operating in the U.S. or exploring expansion and business opportunities in the Boston innovation ecosystem, including establishing U.S. subsidiaries.