4YFN will be held from 3 to 6 March, in parallel to the Mobile World Congress.
This is one of the benchmark events for the international entrepreneurial ecosystem, bringing together technology startups, investors, corporations and public institutions to generate synergies and joint business agreements.
Agenda at 4YFN 2025
Swipe right! Let’s match: What Telcos & VCs are looking for
15:00 – 15:30. Agora Stage, Hall 8.0 – 4YFN
Description
Discover how Alaian, an innovative alliance bringing together the eleven largest telecommunications companies—Cellnex, du, KPN, MTN, NOS, Omantel, Orange, STC, Telefónica, TIM, and Turk Telekom—is reshaping the industry landscape.
This panel will explore how this unique partnership model provides startups with resources, market access, and unprecedented scaling opportunities while allowing telecom companies to leverage groundbreaking innovations.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the future of collaborations between telcos and startups and witness the presentation of the Alaian Startup Awards, recognizing the most innovative and disruptive startup of the year.
Moderator
- Agustín Moro, Innovation Services Managing Director, Wayra
Speakers
- Irene Gómez Luque, CEO, Wayra
- Jerome Berger, Head of Group Strategy and Venture Capital, Orange
- Hans Söhngen, Managing Director Ventures, KPN
- Bo Ilsoe, Managing Partner, NGP Capital
Level 101: Things yet “TU” be created
11.35 – 11.55. Banco Sabadell Stage, Hall 8.1 – 4YFN
Description
The telecommunications sector is undergoing total disruption. After building a business based on voice services, telcos have transformed their networks into powerful Internet Service Providers (ISPs). By bringing the internet to homes and into people’s hands, telcos have expanded their offerings to include digital services such as WiFi, smart home solutions, smartphones, gaming, digital and pay TV, and security services. However, this is just the beginning. With a vast subscriber base, telcos have become perfect channels for selling new Over-The-Top (OTT) services. But innovation doesn’t stop there. Telcos are also making significant advances in emerging technologies and spaces such as Web3, drones, autonomous vehicles, GenAI, and cybersecurity. In these areas, major telcos are playing a crucial role in shaping the future.
This talk, presented by Chema Alonso, Chief Digital Officer at Telefónica and Head of Innovation and Digital Transformation, will guide you on this journey inside one of the largest telcos with 101 years of history.
Speaker
- Chema Alonso, Chief Digital Officer, Telefónica
Corporate Venture Capital: Choosing the right investment model for growth
12:15 – 13:00. 4YFN Investors Roundtable, Hall 8.1 – 4YFN
Description
As companies increasingly invest in startups to drive innovation, choosing the right investment model is critical. Should companies invest directly from their balance sheet or set up a fund structure? Do they have a dedicated CVC team, or do they rely on ad hoc investments from other corporate areas? Is direct investment more effective than investing through third-party funds? How can companies measure investment performance beyond financial returns?
This interactive roundtable will bring together experienced CVC leaders and companies considering launching their own CVC. We will explore different investment models, their strategic implications, and key success factors. The session will start with insights from leading CVC experts, followed by an open discussion where attendees can participate, ask questions, and share perspectives.
Moderator
- Blanca Drake, Head of CVC & Strategic Proyects, Wayra
Speakers
- Marta Antúnez, Investment Director, Wayra
- Juan Rubio, Director de Inversiones, Net Zero Ventures/Suma Capital
- Tamara Steffens, Managing Director, Thomson Reuters Ventures
- Maximilian Vogt, Investment Analyst, Swisscom Ventures
- Oliver Schmaschke, COO, T.Capital
Founder Series: AI, collaboration and innovation with Perplexity and Wayra
13:15 – 13:45. Banco Sabadell Stage, Hall 8.1 – 4YFN
Description
The intersection of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship will be at the heart of this conversation between Irene Gómez, CEO of Wayra, and Aravind Srinivas, founder of Perplexity, a leading AI startup. Together, they will discuss how Perplexity is transforming access to knowledge, fostering collaboration between startups and large corporations, and tackling the challenges of ethics and trust in AI.
Additionally, Aravind will share his vision for the future of AI, the challenges of leading a rapidly evolving industry, and the keys to creating lasting impact.
Speakers
- Ryan Foutty, VP of Business, Perplexity
- Irene Gómez Luque, CEO, Wayra
Self-Expression, AI, and the missing half of digital identity
16:20 – 16:50. Agora Stage, Hall 8.0 – 4YFN
Description
In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping our digital interactions, understanding the sociological aspects of digital identity is crucial. This session delves into the concept of the “missing half” of digital identity—audio—and explores how people perceive and express their true selves through their online voice and visual avatars.
We will examine emerging phenomena such as VTubers and the broader gaming community, where users feel safer and more authentic behind digital facades while still maintaining their personal voice.
Moderator
- Paloma Castellano, Director, Wayra Spain
Speakers
- Jaime Bosch. Founder & CEO, Voicemod
- TFMJonny -VTuber-
The Future of Corporate Venture Capital: Evolving Strategies for Long-Term Impact
11:00 – 11:30. Beta Lab, Hall 8.1 – 4YFN
Description
Corporate Venture Capital is more than just investing in startups—it’s about shaping the future of industries, fostering long-term innovation, and creating lasting strategic impact. As the CVC landscape evolves, corporations must rethink their investment approaches to maximize both financial and strategic returns.
How can CVCs build enduring value beyond short-term gains? What models and partnerships are proving most effective for long-term impact? And how can experienced CVCs support new entrants in structuring funds that drive sustained innovation?
Join top leaders from the CVC, VC, and corporate innovation ecosystems in this forward-looking discussion. We’ll explore the latest trends, real-world success stories, and actionable insights to help corporations navigate the next phase of CVC—one that goes beyond the deal and builds a legacy of impact.
Speaker
- Bruno Moraes, Director, Wayra Capital
- Max Vol Vogt, Investment Analyst, Swisscom Ventures
- Tamara Steffens, Managing Director, Thomson Reuters Ventures
From Resilience to Action. Innovation in Climate Disaster Prevention & Management
13:15 – 13:45. Agora Stage, Hall 8.0 – 4YFN
Description
Climate change is not a distant threat—it is happening now, bringing an increasing intensity and frequency of extreme events such as heatwaves, floods, droughts, and hurricanes. In this session, we will explore the underlying causes of these patterns, how shifts in climate systems are transforming our planet, and what this means for our societies and economies. We will also discuss the crucial role of mitigation and adaptation in tackling these challenges and building a more resilient future. Additionally, we will examine how Bdeo manages climate-related incidents, with practical examples such as their response during the Dana storm.
Speakers
- Pablo Moro, Managing Director, Wayra Ventures
- Alejandro Marti, CEO, Mitiga
- Diego Alvear, PreSales Lead, Bdeo
BSC AI Factory: what’s in it for me?
14:00 – 14:30. Agora de Telefónica
Description
BSC AI Factory, one of the seven AI Factories in Europe, will provide access to powerful computational resources (Marenostrum 5+) and R&D services to companies, startups, SMEs and scientists, accelerating the development of AI applications aligned with European values. Pep Martorell will introduce the BSC AI Factory and how and when companies will be able to benefit for their innovation needs.
Speakers
- Pep Martorell – Associated Director, Barcelona Supercomputing Center
- Jorge Palomar – Co-founder and CEO, Galtea.ai
- Alex Marti – Co-founder and CEO, MitigaSolutions.com
- Albert Iruela – Co-founder, Omnios.ai
- Paloma Castellano, Managing Director, Wayra Spain
Startups
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Ciudadela (Wayra Spain)
Ciudadela is a Property Services Marketplace offering a digital approach to managing all aspects of buildings and homes.
Bit2Me (Ventures)
Spain’s leading cryptocurrency exchange platform, aiming to connect the digital world of Bitcoin with the physical world of cash, democratize the token economy, and integrate Web3 into the real economy.
Agrinpulse (La Vega Innova)
Startup specializing in developing advanced technological solutions for agriculture, with a particular focus on the fruit sector.
Pointee (Wayra Germany)
Platform that helps track and improve RPA processes in organizations. Companies gain real-time insights, faster problem resolution, and a scalable automation ecosystem.
Mitigant (Wayra Germany)
Solution that ensures companies working with the cloud remain secure, compliant, and resilient 24/7.
Remuner (Wayra Spain)
Sales commission platform that helps users align company and employee goals by automating all aspects of variable commission plans.
Legit.Health (Wayra Spain)
A pioneering digital platform that analyzes dermatological images using proprietary algorithms to provide a top-5 list of possible diagnoses, determine disease severity, and track treatment progress.
KPI6 (Alaian)
Strategic partner of major consulting firms, offering a revolutionary market research approach through its cutting-edge Market Monitoring Research (MMR) and Generative Market Research (GMR) technologies.
Neural Fashion (Desigual)
The first AI-powered platform specifically designed to transform the fashion industry.
Bondio (Wayra UK)
Helps IoT companies avoid permanent roaming issues while offering low-cost connectivity options for IoT.
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Wise CX (Wayra Hispam)
Omnichannel solution focused on optimizing customer service by integrating all company contact channels, ensuring traceability and fast resolution of consumer issues.
Galtea (Wayra Spain)
A spin-off from the Barcelona Supercomputing Center. Its mission is to simplify AI evaluation and governance, allowing organizations to focus on driving innovation and growth.
Internext (Wayra Spain)
A company dedicated to innovation and disruption, offering an alternative and unique project that aims to have a highly positive impact on society through innovation and common sense.
Aiphoria (Wayra UK)
API platform enhancing voice processing capabilities, offering fast and cost-effective transcription and a seamless front-end experience accessible via API or apps, providing insights into network conversations using AI.
Weecover (Wayra Spain)
An insurtech company providing a broad range of APIs and technological solutions to quickly and securely connect insurers and distributors. Its Insurance as a Service (IaaS) platform enables retailers, e-commerce businesses, and financing companies to offer insurance products seamlessly.
Omniloy (Wayra Spain)
Simplifies data analysis for businesses through AI-powered tools, enabling natural language queries.
Shakers (Wayra Spain)
Streamlines and optimizes hiring processes, centralizing On-Demand team management in one platform, including administrative and legal tasks and daily tracking, in a simple and secure way.
Hiya (Ventures)
Protects people from fraudulent and spam calls, connects businesses with their customers, and helps carriers secure their networks.
Securing Sam (Wayra UK)
Provides a seamless, cloud-native network security solution, offering deep visibility and strong defense for unmanaged devices.
Kymatio (Wayra Spain)
SaaS for managing human-origin internal security risks related to information security.
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Rapihogar (Wayra Spain)
A neo-assistance platform enabling insurers and large companies to manage home repair and maintenance services.
Capably (Wayra Spain)
An enterprise AI management platform driving a new era of productivity where company operations are powered by artificial intelligence.
Inspira (Wayra Brazil)
AI-powered legal assistant for daily tasks such as research, knowledge management, reading, analysis, and reporting.
Alias Robotics (Wayra Spain)
A startup dedicated to ensuring robot security. Its key products include RIS (Robot Immune System), which protects robots from malware, and Alurity, which simplifies cybersecurity search.
Devengo (Wayra Spain)
Enables real-time payments integration into products to create extraordinary experiences. Devengo’s API allows companies to automate account creation and send/receive money in real-time programmatically.
Bankuish (Wayra Hispam)
AI-powered credit scoring software. Its tools assign users accurate, data-based credit scores, providing simplified access to pre-approved loans, financial services, and credit-building tools.
M.IA (EOI)
M.IA brings together the most advanced AI agents in financial analysis to form your team of virtual advisors.
Beegol (Wayra Brazil)
AI-powered platform offering the most advanced machine learning system for monitoring, improving, and self-repairing internet networks while reducing operational costs by decreasing customer service calls and unnecessary technical visits.
Mitiga (Ventures)
Combines cutting-edge climate science, AI, and high-performance computing to help clients understand their exposure to climate risk.
Spectronite (Wayra Germany)
Specializes in providing advanced 5G backhaul solutions, enabling mobile operators to expand network coverage quickly and cost-effectively.
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Asfin (EOI)
A fintech company specializing in providing independent, personalized, and accessible financial and banking advisory services for SMEs in Europe and Latin America.
Seven Sector (INCIBE)
Cybersecurity experts for businesses, monitoring the environment, detecting potential attacks, and protecting against cybercrime threats.
Zerod (INCIBE)
The first ethical hacking marketplace, connecting top cybersecurity specialists with all types of organizations.
Axelia (INCIBE)
An all-in-one platform to assist SMEs and startups with all cybersecurity processes, including security audits, vulnerability management, and real-time event monitoring.
Trendimensional (EOI)
Trendimensional is a SaaS platform that digitizes and accelerates design and prototyping processes in the fashion industry through the use of 3D technology and generative AI. Our platform drives the digital transformation of fashion brands and suppliers by offering 3D prototypes and industrial-grade garment patterns.