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
5:00-5:45 PM | Welcome Session: Boston Innovation Panel
Senior Trade
Commissioner
Embassy of Spain in Chicago
President | Founder
Richi Foundation
CEO | Founder
Oncoheroes Bio
Senior Executive VP
Head of Enterprise
Platforms
M&T Bank
President
MassMEDIC
Principal
Bain Capital
Senior VP
Head of Innovation
Social Venture
M&T Bank
6:00-8:00 PM | Networking Cocktail Reception
Cultural Opening: Crescendo Opera Recital by Teatro Real
April 14 | Winthrop Center
9:00 - 10:00 ROOM 1 | Institutional Opening Remarks and Fireside Chat
CEO | President
SMCU
Massachusetts
Regional President
M&T Bank
Mayor of Boston
Governor of Massachussetts
Deputy Prime Minister
Minister of Economy,
Trade and Business
Govt. of Spain
CEO
ICEX
CEO | President
Greater Boston
Chamber of Commerce
10:15 - 11:15 ROOM 1 | Building From Scratch Into a Global Innovation Ecosystem
President | Founder
Richi Foundation
CEO | Founder
Oncoheroes Bio
CEO | Founder
Zenon Biotech
Co-Founder
Mediar Therapeutics
CEO
Alira Health
11:45 - 12:45 ROOM 1 | Insight The World’s #1 Biotech Hub: How Boston Built It
Translational Unit
Dreavent
Managing Director
Life Sciences
Hercules Capital
Grove Biopharma
CBO
Board of Directors
Casma Therapeutics
11:45 - 12:45 ROOM 2 | Boston’s Tech Sandbox: How The Ecosystem Accelerates Innovation
Co-Founder
Fintech Sandbox
Bank Dtor & Investor
Thread Bank
CPO
SMCU
Associate Professor
BA | Program Director
Fintech Incubator
WNE
FinTech Working
Group Leader
Mass Fintech Hub
1:45 - 2:45 ROOM 1 | A 360° View Of The Biotech Funding Ecosystem
Partner
SV Health Investors
Venture Partner
Zubi Capital
Additional Speakers
To Be Confirmed
1:45 - 2:45 ROOM 2 | The Capital Mosaic: Piecing Together The Future Of Tech
Co-Founder
Managing Partner
Vestigo Ventures
Co-Founder
Giving Credit
Speakers
To Be Confirmed
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.
