
05 March 2025
BBVA: Main Partner of Energy Tech Summit 2025
BBVA: Main Partner of Energy Tech Summit 2025
BBVA is sponsoring the upcoming Energy Tech Summit 2025 on 9-10 April in Bilbao. Launched by climate tech VC firm Contrarian Ventures, it is now known as one of Europe’s top conferences in the sector.
This two-day event - set to take place in Bilbao, a cornerstone of BBVA's history - will bring together +1500 investors, disruptors, corporations as well as government representatives from +40 countries. As the Main Partner, BBVA will be involved in several initiatives.
BBVA's Participation and Agenda at Energy Tech Summit 2025
Together with Contrarian Ventures, BBVA will host the Growth Meets Capital, Growth Meets Industry and Growth Meets Infrastructure side events. The first initiative will connect later-stage (Series A+) climate tech companies with leading global climate tech growth investors, including funds in which BBVA has investment commitments. Growth Meets Industry aims to bring together innovative companies with corporate industries from across the globe that are at the cutting-edge of decarbonization. Finally, Growth Meets Infrastructure will explore what’s next in data centers infrastructure.
Moreover, four BBVA representatives will take part in timely discussions with other industry experts. Get ready for thought-provoking discussions on decarbonization, funding innovation, and reshaping global energy markets.
Wednesday, 9th April:
- 11:30am -12:15pm - Decarbonizing aviation with SAFs: tackling cost, demand, and feedstock scalability for sustainable air travel
Dorian de Kermadec, Head of Oil & Gas and Cleantech, BBVA CIB
Thursday, 10th April:
- 10:40am - 11:20am - Driving corporate net-zero: how to motivate and incentivize companies to take action without mandates
Ángel Gimenez, Head of Energy & Sustainability Spain, BBVA
- 11:00am - 11:35am - Public-Private Finance for Cleantech Scalability in Europe
Roberto Albaladejo, Head of Strategy, Industries and Cross Border, BBVA CIB
- 11:35am - 12:20 pm - Securing growth capital: demonstrating milestones and reducing risk to attract institutional investment for decarbonization projects
Jan de Dreu, Executive Director Debt Investments, BBVA Spark
BBVA will also take part in the conference’s annual start-up competition: Energy Tech Challengers.
Two days to connect, network and debate that you won’t want to miss.
Meet BBVA's Experts at Energy Tech Summit 2025
If you would like to know more about our participation in the conference, reach out to your regular BBVA contact or email marketingbbvacib@bbva.com. You can also meet our BBVA representatives on the ground. How? Drop by our stand (P5).
See you there!