MADRID, SPAIN WECONNECT
INDEX
our objectives for the event what you can look forward to as a corporate what you can expect as a women-owned business registration
our event sponsors and partners
AGENDA
the weconnect event platform local’s guide to madrid useful spanish phrases transport options and the event venue - la nave, madrid contact information
SUMMIT
The WEConnect International Europe & MENA Summit in Madrid, Spain, is a high-energy, hybrid event designed to connect, elevate, and educate women-owned businesses, corporate buyers, and key players in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa
The conference will feature an engaging agenda of interactive forums, networking opportunities and targeted 1:1 matchmaking sessions.
Yourdayofconnections,visibility,andimpact.
November 17-18, 2025
Location: La Nave Calle Cifuentes, 5, Villaverde, 28021 Madrid, Spain
Don’t miss out on building meaningful connections, hearing the latest industry insights, and driving change!
Attendinsightfulworkshopsledbyindustry experts,gainvaluableinsightsfrominspiring keynotespeakers,andexploreavibrant marketplaceofproductsandservicestoenhance yourbusiness.
What to expect
Objectives:
Connect, elevate and educate women-owned businesses in Europe and worldwide
Create real business opportunities between women-owned businesses, corporations and stakeholders
Improve visibility and provide support to businesses of all sizes
Foster interactive dialogue between buyers, women-owned businesses, and public institutions
Create impactful opportunities for learning and development
Drive economic impact
Build sustainable partnerships
Spearhead targeted business matchmaking by leveraging technology
Growing our supportive community
audience 0f 500 guests consisting of:
Corporate buyers and partners
Women-owned businesses
European WBE Council
Industry leaders
Government representatives and Spanish authorities
Engaging speakers
Outreach partner organisations
What to expect: as a corporate
meet with your industry peers from across europe and mena
Meet other corporate buyers working on responsible procurement
Share best practices for 2026 with peers during roundtable discussions
develop your responsible procurement program
Learn from the best and build out your responsible procurement program in compliance with existing legislation
Invite your buyers to take part in virtual matchmaking sessions from the 18. November onwards!
personalised 1:1 meetings for business matchmaking
Up to five days of in-person and virtual matchmaking!
Designated meeting points, times, and a map will be provided through the WEConnect International app
Matchmaking sessions begin on the 17. November with sessions open virtually until the 21 November
increase your brand recognition and visibility
Increase your brand visibility through your own corporate table
This will make it easier for others to find you during matchmaking sessions and throughout the day
invite your prime suppliers
Invite women-owned businesses you already work with to learn and build their own programmes
Drive your Tier2 spend
This is the chance for women-owned businesses you work with to get registered and certified.
What to expect: as a women-owned business
Connect with large multinationals, and their prime suppliers
The largest gathering of multinationals in Europe looking to meet and buy from women-owned businesses - they are looking to meet you!
personalised 1:1 meetings for business matchmaking
Up to five days of targeted matchmaking based on your offering as well as plenty of unstructured time for networking and creating new connections
Please note, that these business opportunities can be between womenowned businesses, as you all have your own procurement needs, as well as with the corporate guests.
networking made easy
We know that networking is not always easy for everyone so we aim to make it a fun, rewarding experience with a few tools and tricks - we hope you love it!
insights from industry leaders
Learn from industry leaders in engaging panel discussions about the latest trends, challenges with responsible procurement, digital marketing, storytelling and a lot more
there’s more!
In addition to that, we will offer:
women-owned businesses Marketplace
An amazing opportunity for women-owned businesses to showcase your business throughout the day and during the networking cocktail For those of you who sell physical products or services that are best experienced via devices in person Applications are not open yet, further details on how to apply will follow
Please note, you will need to have your ticket for the event to take part in the marketplace.
explore madrid
A chance to explore the vibrant city of Madrid ¿Quedamos para dar un paseo y tomar unas copas?
Join our optional guided walking tour on 16th November for some informal networking and the chance to learn more about Madrid!
Please note that there is a separate ticket for the 16 November - more details will follow th
Please note that the Europe and MENA summit will take place in English, however translation services can be provided upon request.
Tickets are live! Join us in Madrid for a fantastic event packed with business opportunities and real discussions!
After creating your profile in our custom event platform, all guests will be able to select what is relevant to them: what they are looking for and what they are offering. See page 13 for more details on how the event platform enhances your experience
Click here to view the agenda for the summit.
Please keep in mind that some details are still being finalised and may change slightly before the event.
Please read on for further details, such as information on the event platform, the agenda, accommodation and travel.
agenda
Please keep in mind that this agenda is still being finalised and may change slightly before the event Further details will follow
16. November - optional
Join us in exploring the enchanting city of Madrid with a guided walking tour and building connections while enjoying delicious tapas and drinks in the evening! There are only 50 tickets available - get yours here!
3:30-5:30pm
Guidedwalking tourof Madrid
5:30-6:30pm Tapas and drinks in San Miguel Market
7pm Flamenco show
Details of the locations and venues for the 16. November will follow.
Please note - this is optional and will require a separate ticket in the registration process. The tour ticket includes the flamenco show and one drink (tapas and drinks in San Miguel Market are not included)
agenda
17. November
8:30-8:50am Registration
9:00-9:20am WelcomeWords
9:20-10:10am Success Stories Panel
10:10-11:10am Pitch Session
11:10-11:30am Coffee Break
11:30am-1:00pm Matchmaking Session
1:00-2:15pm Lunch/Marketplace
2:15-3:45pm Matchmaking Session
4:00-4:20pm DisneyMentoring Program
4:25-4:55pm Oxford Debate:The State of Responsible Procurement
5:00-5:10pm Closingwords
5:10-7:30pm Networking cocktail and marketplace
The day will feature exciting wonder minutes between sessions: a chance to spark curiosity with snappy insights into new, innovative topics.
agenda - continued
Please keep in mind that this agenda is still being finalised and may change slightly before the event Further details will follow
18. November
Day 2 of the Europe and MENA Summit will be hybrid, featuring roundtables and activities for corporates and women-owned businesses, virtual matchmaking and more networking opportunities.
10am - 2pm Corporate roundtable and activities
10am - 2pm WBE2WBE Connect
2pm to 6pm TargetedVirtual Matchmaking
The event platform will be available to use until Friday 21. November so you can make the most of the virtual matchmaking even after the event finishes.
Please note that the Europe and MENA summit will take place in English, however translation services can be provided upon request.
We have a customised, easy-to-use and accessible event platform for all attendees. It is available on all devices but we recommend the mobile app for the best experience. To streamline your day, it contains all key event information in one place: attendees, activity registrations, photos, a map and much more!
Up to four matchmaking sessions will take place per hour with breaks between meetings and designated meeting points indicated on the app. Look out for our upcoming event chatbot to answer your questions about the event!
Our platform uses integrated artificial intelligence recommendations so you know who to speak to based on your preselected preferences
The event platform will go live on October 27th. This is when you will be able to see the attendees list, schedule meetings, and build your schedule for the event.
Scan visitor QR codes and export all relevant visitor data at the end, including who you spoke to to optimise your ROI. No need to worry about keeping track of business cards anymore!
A local’s guide to madrid
Make the most of your time in Madrid and take some inspiration on what to visit from our local’s guide to Madrid.
What to visit
Prado Museum for art enthusiasts
Spend a few hours relaxing in El Retiro park
Royal Palace - largest palace in Western Europe
Plaza Mayor - oldest part of the city
Templo de Debod - Egyptian Temple
Barrio de las Letras - Literary Quarter in Madrid
Mercado de San Miguel - fresh food market
Puerta del Sol - bustling town square
Plaza de Cibeles - one of the most beautiful and well-known squares in Madrid
Gran Vía - known as the “Golden Mile” of Madrid, full of shops, restaurants and iconic buildings
where to eat
Madrid is known for its popular tapas tradition, eating small portions of food while enjoying a drink
Madrid offers a variety of food markets, tapas bars and restaurants to suit all tastes Try some wellknown delicacies such as bocadillo de calamares (fried calamari sandwich), cocido madrileño (chickpea, meat, and vegetable stew), and callos a la madrileña (Madrid-style tripe stew).
useful spanish phrases
¡Hola! Hello!
¡Gracias! Thank you!
Por favor Please
Buenos días Good morning
Buenas noches Goodnight
Me gustaría un café con leche I would like a coffee with milk
¿Donde esta el/la ... ?
Sí/no
Where is the ... ?
Yes/no
La farmacia Pharmacy
El supermercado
Supermarket
Lo siento, No hablo Español Sorry, I do not speak Spanish
Disculpa, ¿sabes hablar inglés? Excuse me, do you speak English?
¿Dónde está en baño? Where is the bathroom?
Brush up on some useful Spanish phrases and immerse yourself in the culture of Madrid
the venue - la nave
CALLE CIFUENTES, 5,VILLAVERDE, 28021 MADRID, SPAIN
We’re excited to host the Europe and MENA summit from La Nave, an impressive venue in the south of Madrid. Meaning “the ship” in English, La Nave is a spacious and bright venue and we look forward to seeing you there!
La Nave is easily accessible from the centre of Madrid by several public transport links:
By commuter train
Alcocer Bridge: C4/ C5 / Regional
By bus:
Andalusia-Alcocer Highway: lines 59 / 79 / N13
Interchange: lines 411 / 412 / 415 / 422 / 423 / 424 / 426 / 427 / 432 / 447 / 448
Villaverde Cruce: lines 22 / 79 / 130 / 18 / 116 / 130
By metro: Villaverde Bajo-Cruce: line 3
venue information
La Nave is an large venue so we recommend wearing comfortable footwear. See the venue layout below for locations within the venue. There will be signage inside La Nave during the event.
While there is parking onsite, we encourage car-pooling where possible. There are 120 parking spaces available in Parking B and 20 available in Parking A for speakers and partners only.
Please find a more detailed map of La Nave here.
Where to stay
Please note that you are responsible for your own travel and accommodation arrangements, however we suggest the Liabeny Hotel as it offers a unique discount to guests staying for the Europe and MENA Summit.
Liabeny Hotel
Use the code below to receive a 15% discount at Liabeny Hotel:
MENA SUMMIT
Link to their website: wwwliabenycom
Hotel Liabeny is a four-star hotel situated in the heart of Madrid, offering a luxurious and sophisticated stay and a convenient location
The discount is valid for reservations between the 16. and 19. November and through the hotel’s own website only. It applies to any non-refundable price available on the website, including breakfast
All reservations made with this code will also include:
Garage fee: €20/day instead of €30/day
Early check-in from 11:00 AM and late check-out until 2:00 PM free of charge, subject to availability Please speak to reception regarding these matters
Welcome drink in the hotel bar from 5:00 PM to midnight on the day of arrival for each reservation.
Free electric car charging, if necessary
CALLE DE LA SALUD, 3 28013 MADRID ESPAÑA
