Madrid, Spain | June 5–7, 2025
South Summit 2025:Connecting Innovation to Global Impact.
South Summit is Europe's leading innovation platform, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate leaders to accelerate bold ideas and global partnerships. Originating in Madrid and now expanding into ecosystems like Brazil and South Korea, South Summit connects local talent to a worldwide network of opportunity. Startups pitch to investors managing over $500B in capital, while industry leaders explore collaboration at scale. This year's program featured high-stakes competitions, future-forward panels, and hundreds of curated networking moments across three packed days. South Summit continues to serve as a launchpad for visionary founders and as a powerful meeting ground for the future of global innovation.
GliaNet Alliance Participation
GliaNet Alliance made a strong showing at South Summit 2025. Director of Community Engagement & Outreach Estefanie Govea alongside President of the Alliance Richard Whitt, hosted GliaNet's on-site pod, engaging directly with founders, funders, and strategic partners across all three days. In addition, Richard Whitt spoke on the panel "Empowering Tech for a Sustainable and Human-Centered Future" - a powerful discussion on ethical AI, Net Fiduciaries™, and building trust into next-gen tech ecosystems. GliaNet's presence reinforced its leadership in human-centered governance and its growing role in shaping a more accountable digital economy.