Our CTO, Douglas Nunes de Mello, represented DBServices at the South Summit Madrid, one of the world’s leading events for innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology.
Bringing together more than 18,000 participants from 141 countries under the theme “AI Convergence,” this year’s edition explored how artificial intelligence is reshaping businesses, investments, productivity, and growth strategies across industries.
The event featured globally recognized speakers and leaders such as Sebastian Thrun, founder of Google X and pioneer in AI and autonomous technologies; Kim Perell, entrepreneur and investor; Anna Hartvigsen, co-founder of Female Invest; and María Benjumea, founder of South Summit. Their sessions highlighted topics including AI adoption, entrepreneurship, startup growth, investment strategies, leadership, and the future of innovation ecosystems.
A notable moment of this edition was the South Summit Leadership Award, presented to Luiza Helena Trajano, Chairwoman of Magalu, in recognition of her entrepreneurial journey and social impact initiatives focused on inclusion, education, entrepreneurship, and equality. The award highlighted leadership models that combine business growth with meaningful social transformation and reinforced the importance of building more inclusive innovation ecosystems.
Beyond the keynote sessions, dedicated spaces such as the AI Forum and the Defense & Dual-Use Forum brought discussions around practical AI implementation, cybersecurity, climate tech, deep tech, defense innovation, startup scalability, talent retention, and the future competitiveness of Europe — reinforcing how technology is increasingly built through collaboration across industries and ecosystems.
Through strategic conversations, networking opportunities, and knowledge exchange with leaders, startups, investors, and companies from around the globe, this participation reinforces our commitment to staying ahead of trends, driving innovation, and building connections that create real business impact.
We continue expanding boundaries, connecting people, and shaping the future of technology — together.
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