Events
Upcoming Events
California Spain Chamber of Commerce hosts many events per year. Find out what’s coming up!
Our main purpose is to organize many events throughout the year in order to bring our community together and help our members to network with professionals of different industries and businesses. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Powering the AI Economy
Date: November 6, 2026 Location: Baker Botts, SF
Powering the AI Economy:
Energy, Innovation, and Investment Across California, Spain, and Europe
The Powering the AI Economy: Energy, Innovation, and Investment Across California, Spain, and Europe, organized by the California-Spain Chamber of Commerce, will bring together leaders from the energy, technology, investment, and academic sectors from California and Spain in San Francisco. The event will explore the key challenges and opportunities of the energy transition in a context shaped by the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and data centers.
Agenda & Speakers
9:00 – 9:05 AM | Welcome
Opening remarks.
9:05 – 10:00 AM | Keynote Session: AI Leaders
A conversation on artificial intelligence and its impact on
the energy sector.
Speaker
- Alicia Kavelaars — CEO Laser Aerospace
- Mercedes Gimeno-Segovia — Director of Quantum Systems Applied Research, NVIDIA
10:00 – 10:45 AM | Panel 1: AI, Data Centers & the Energy Grid
How growing AI-driven electricity demand and data center expansion are reshaping power systems, grid capacity, and energy infrastructure.
Moderator
- Jorge Cabal — Naturgy
Panelists
- Cassidy DeLine — CEO Linea Energy
- Leopoldo Lara — Repsol
- Guille Cobo — AI Infrastructure Expert
- Alex Cots — Lucid
- Pedro Blanquer — IGNIS
- Julianne Zuber — Multiverse
11:00 – 11:45 AM | Panel 2: Regulatory Framework & Lessons Learned
Exploring energy regulation for data centers in California and liberalized energy markets, alongside lessons from Spain’s blackout.
Moderator
- Pedro Blanquer — IGNIS
Panelists
- Dino Barajas — Partner, Project Finance & AI
- Virginia Ruiz Albacete — UK, Ireland & EU
- Farhad Billimoria — Aurora Energy Research
- Jonathan Davidson — Wilmerhale
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM | Panel 3: Financing the Energy Transition
How can power purchase agreements (PPAs), renewable investment, and innovative financing models support growing AI-driven energy demand?
Moderator
- Gema del Hoyo — Naturgy
Panelists
- Antonio Montero — BBVA
- Andrew Platt — Santander
- Kalil Nicolas — Citi
- Zahid Riaz — Caixabank
12:30 – 1:15 PM | Panel 4: Innovation in Energy
Exploring startup innovation in energy, sustainability, and artificial intelligence, with perspectives from leading West Coast and Spanish institutions.
Moderator
- Gemma Guilera — Stanford University
Panelists
- Albert Tak Chun Chan — Stanford University
- Matthieu Soule — Cathay Innovation
- Elizabeth Pulos — IE Business School
- Chema Molina — Frenetic
- Tom Nudell, PhD — Founder&CEO Pig Energy
- Miguel Silva — Founder&CEO Foresight-grid
1:15 – 2:30 PM | Networking & Closing Conversations
Continue the conversation and connect with fellow leaders across the energy, technology, investment, and innovation ecosystems.
A day to connect ideas, explore opportunities, and strengthen collaboration across California, Spain, and Europe.
With thanks to IGNIS, our event sponsor, for supporting this gathering.
Bridges of Innovation Annual Gala 2026
Date: November 7, 2026 Location: The Green Room, SF
Join the California Spain Chamber of Commerce for its annual flagship celebration, the Bridges of Innovation Gala 2026, an evening dedicated to strengthening the connections between Spain, California, and the global innovation ecosystem.
Held in the heart of San Francisco, this special edition of the Gala will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, executives, innovators, policymakers, and community leaders who are building the future across both sides of the Atlantic. The event will highlight the unique relationship between Spain and Silicon Valley, showcasing the people, ideas, and partnerships driving innovation, entrepreneurship, technology, and economic growth.
As the United States commemorates its 250th Anniversary, the 2026 Gala will also celebrate the enduring ties between Spain and America, recognizing centuries of shared history while looking ahead to the next generation of collaboration and innovation.
Guests will enjoy an elegant evening of networking, inspiring stories, distinguished honorees, fine dining, and meaningful connections with leaders from the startup, venture capital, corporate, and international business communities.
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Past Events
Fall European Networking
Level UP Lands in Silicon Valley with 120 Spanish Entrepreneurs
The California-Spain Chamber of Commerce helped organize the Level Up program, accompanying more than 120 Spanish business leaders through an intensive week of learning and immersion in the Silicon Valley ecosystem. Throughout the program, participants got a firsthand look at the region’s culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, attended sessions with experts and professors from Stanford University, visited iconic destinations including Google, Apple Park, and the Plug and Play Tech Center, and joined a special session at Artesa Winery, where they continued sharing experiences and building connections. An experience that brought together learning, inspiration, and networking, along with ties to the Spanish community in Silicon Valley, giving these entrepreneurs fresh perspectives and tools to grow their businesses.
Date: October 8th, 2026 Location: Standford Faculty Club
Fall European Networking
Date: September 24th, 2026 Location: SAP, SF
Fall European Networking Evening
By European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham)
Come to network with expats, entrepreneurs and a range of professionals involved in cross-border business.
The American-European Chambers of Commerce and Business Associations (EuroCham) invites you to join us for another wonderful European Networking Evening.
Come and mingle with entrepreneurs and a range of professionals involved in cross-border business in a very relaxed and European atmosphere.
This event attracts many international business professionals from different European countries. Members of the partnering organizations and their guests have priority access to tickets for this event.
Complimentary appetizers, beer, wine and soft drinks will be served.
Europe in the Park
On September 19, 2026, the European community came together at Peacock Meadow in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park for the third edition of Europe in the Park, a celebration of European culture, diversity, and connection.
The afternoon brought together communities from across Europe through live music and cultural performances, European cuisine, interactive activities, and the European Village, showcasing the traditions and cultures of EU Member States.
We were honored to welcome European Consuls and representatives, whose presence added to the spirit of connection and collaboration that defines this annual celebration.
A special thank you to all the organizers, participating countries, partners, performers, and attendees who helped make Europe in the Park 2026 a memorable afternoon for the European community in the Bay Area.
We look forward to celebrating together again next year. 🇪🇺
Date: September 19th, 2026 Location: Peacock Meadow-Golden Gate Park, SF
Valencia Meets Silicon Valley
Valencia Meets Silicon Valley
An Institutional Visit to the Heart of the Bay Area
The California-Spain Chamber of Commerce had the pleasure of welcoming an institutional delegation from Valencia to Silicon Valley — a visit that brought together representatives from the City of Valencia, València Innovation Capital, Invest In Valencia, and Startup Valencia for a week of meaningful conversations, connections, and shared opportunities.
The program gave the delegation direct access to some of the most influential organizations in the Bay Area innovation ecosystem. Throughout the visit, participants connected with OpenAI, Stanford University, HP, Meta, NVIDIA, PayPal, Google, Plug and Play, and the City of San José — a lineup that reflects the breadth and depth of what Silicon Valley has to offer to those looking to expand their international footprint.
Beyond the institutional meetings, the visit included a digital innovation session designed to explore the latest trends shaping the tech landscape, and a networking event that brought together the Valencian and Spanish community based in the Bay Area — a moment that reminded us how strong and connected this community already is on both sides of the Atlantic.
One of the highlights of the program was a visit to the HP Garage in Palo Alto — the birthplace of Silicon Valley and one of its most iconic landmarks. A fitting stop for a delegation committed to building the next chapter of Valencia’s own innovation story.
At the California-Spain Chamber of Commerce, we are proud to continue building the bridges that make these connections possible — between institutions, ecosystems, and the people who drive them forward.
Date: June 2026 Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA
US Lab Startups Silicon Valley Program
The California-Spain Chamber of Commerce welcomed a group of Polish companies for a full Silicon Valley immersion program, designed in collaboration with P&L Global to help founders understand the U.S. market and take their first bold steps toward growth.
Over five intensive days, participants explored the ecosystem through a program that combined expert sessions, site visits, hands-on workshops, and direct mentoring from experienced professionals across the Bay Area. From fundraising strategy and legal foundations to innovation talks, 1:1 mentoring roundtables, and a final Investor Roundtable — every day was designed to bring participants closer to the mindset, the people, and the opportunities that make Silicon Valley unlike anywhere else.
It was a week of real conversations, meaningful connections, and a powerful reminder of what becomes possible when the right founders meet the right ecosystem at the right moment. We wish all the participating companies the very best in their journey — and hope to see them back in Silicon Valley very soon.
In collaboration with P&L Global
Date: May 2026 Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Startup Mindset: Strategy, Growth & Leadership
An evening that brought together leaders from AI, venture capital, and high-growth tech companies in Silicon Valley for an honest conversation about what it really takes to build, grow, and scale a startup.
The discussion explored the topics that matter most to founders and operators: leadership under pressure, fundraising strategy, operational structure, and the role AI is playing in the way fast-moving companies work today. The session was followed by a networking reception that connected the Bay Area tech community with a visiting delegation of companies from Spain — a room where two ecosystems met and real conversations happened.
Date: April 30th
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Event Details
When: Tuesday, November 7th. From 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm PDT.
Where: Innovation Endeavors, 1845 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306.
Fundación LAB and the California Spain Chamber of Commerce invite you to join us in a wonderful Networking Evening.
The Innovation Program is the result of the CSCC and Foundation LAB working together to provide the best business experience to leading professionals from Spain, who will visiting Silicon Valley. As part of this Program that will take place in Silicon Valley from November 4 to 9, we are organizing this networking event that attracts international business professionals.
Come and mingle with entrepreneurs, VCs and a range of professionals involved in cross-border business in a relaxed and European atmosphere!
The event will be in Spanish
AGENDA:
- 6:00 – 6:30 Registration
- 6:30 – 7:30 Discussion Panel
Moderator: Javier Cortes – CFO/COO at Lang.ai
Panelists:
Cristina Bondolowki – Global CMO, MSCI inc
Ricardo Berrios – Addera Health, cofounder and CEO
Ignacio Martín-Bragado – Cruise, SW engineer tech lead
- 7:30 – 8:00 Networking
TICKETS:
This event is sponsored by Fundación Lab. Please, use the code: FUNDACIONLAB to get your Free tickets.
- Non-Members: $35
- Member: $25
- Students: $15
- Day of the event: $45
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