The Government of Aragon has presented in Madrid the second edition of ‘The Wave‘, the largest technological congress in the region, which will be held from 19 to 21 March at the Palacio de Congresos in Zaragoza.
With more than 100 international speakers, the event will feature the participation of technology giants such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, Google, TikTok and Inetum, who will address the impact of generative artificial intelligence and cloud technology on business and social transformation.
In her national presentation in the Spanish capital, the Vice-President of Aragon, Mar Vaquero, highlighted the opportunity that ‘The Wave’ represents to position Aragon as a benchmark in innovation and digitization.
The Government of Aragon has taken another step forward in its commitment to digitization with the presentation in Madrid of the second edition of the technology congress ‘The Wave‘.’ At an event held at the Espacio Downtown, the Vice-President and Regional Minister of the Presidency, Economy and Industry, Mar Vaquero, highlighted the potential of the event and its role as a platform for attracting talent and investment to the community.
The national presentation of the event in Madrid has served to reinforce its outreach outside of Aragon, attracting the interest of companies, investors and professionals from the technology sector. With the presence of senior representatives of large multinationals and experts in digital transformation, the capacity of Aragon to consolidate itself as a reference point in the European technological ecosystem was highlighted.
A more ambitious edition: new features and growth of the event
After the success of its first edition in 2024, which brought together more than 3,000 attendees, ‘The Wave’ returns with a more ambitious proposal. This year, the event extends its duration and its agenda, with more speakers, more discussion panels and greater participation from leading companies.
Among the main novelties of this edition are:
✅ More than 100 international speakers from companies such as Microsoft, Google, TikTok, Amazon Web Services and Inetum.
✅ A focus on generative Artificial Intelligence, analyzing its impact on business and society.
✅ Debates on the future of cloud technology, cybersecurity and digital transformation in all sectors.
✅ Networking with investors and experts to foster collaboration between startups and large companies.
✅ Presentation of digitalization success stories in Aragon, showing how companies in the region are adopting new technologies.
At the presentation in Madrid, Suzana Curic, general manager of Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Spain and Portugal, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to ‘The Wave’ and to Aragon, highlighting the importance of this type of event for the development of the technological ecosystem in Spain.
Aragon as a technological benchmark in Spain and Europe
With the celebration of ‘The Wave’, Aragon continues to consolidate itself as a top-level technological hub. The community has experienced notable growth in sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, business digitalization and Industry 4.0, thanks to the implementation of large technology companies and the support of public institutions.
The Government of Aragon has made a strategic commitment to technology and innovation, with initiatives that include:
🚀 The installation of Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers, which position the community as a key node in the cloud sector.
📡 The development of digital infrastructure, facilitating the implementation of startups and technology companies.
🎓 Specialized training programs in digitization and AI, in collaboration with universities and innovation centers.
A key event for the technological ecosystem
‘The Wave’ not only seeks to position Aragon as a technological benchmark, but also to serve as a meeting point for companies, entrepreneurs and investors. During the three days of the event, attendees will have access to:
📌 Conferences and round tables with experts in digital transformation.
📌 Demonstrations and technological experiences with the latest innovations in AI and cloud computing.
📌 Networking spaces to foster collaboration between startups, large corporations and investment funds.
With a program that will address the great technological challenges of the future, ‘The Wave’ is shaping up to be one of the most important technological events in Spain in 2025.
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Free tickets at: https://www.waveshow.es/
