VIP PROGRAMME · HOSTED BUYER

For those who set
the north
of their organisations

The FoundAItion VIP programme is designed for C-Suite executives, CDOs, CIOs and CEOs who come to Santander not just to learn, but to make decisions.

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⚡ EARLY BIRD ACTIVE Special discount until 1 Jan 2027
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN VIP

Full access.
Total experience.

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C-Level Forum

The most exclusive session of the congress. Limited to CDOs, CIOs and CEOs. An intimate, off-the-record debate on the real AI decisions that business leaders are making right now. What never gets said on the Main Stage.

Palacio de la Magdalena · VIP Room · Days 1 and 2
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VIP Speakers Lunch

Lunch on the Palacio de la Magdalena terrace overlooking the Bay of Biscay. Alongside the congress's headline speakers. Maximum 150 people. The conversation opportunity that exists in no other format.

Day 1 · 13:00 — 15:30 · Palacio Magdalena

Closing Gala

Closing Dinner Party at the Palacio de Festivales. Panoramic terrace over Santander Bay. Live music, signature chef, premium open bar. Maximum 400 people. The night everyone remembers.

Night of Day 3 · 20:00 — 02:00 · Palacio Festivales
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1:1 Matchmaking

An AI-powered matchmaking system that connects VIP attendees with vendors, startups and investors based on their specific needs. 20-minute slots in the VIP Lounge. More efficient than any trade fair.

Every day · FoundAItion App · Speaker Lounge
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Premium Parking & Logistics

Reserved parking space for all 4 days of the congress. Private transfer from the Hotel Real and Santemar to the palaces. No queues. No logistical stress.

Palacio Exposiciones Parking · Transfer included
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Premium Recordings — 90 Days

Access to all session recordings in high quality for 90 days after the congress. Ideal for sharing key insights with your team without them having had to attend in person.

Digital access · Post-event · Downloadable
HOSTED BUYER PROGRAM

For the buyers
that vendors
want to meet

The FoundAItion Hosted Buyer Program identifies the 150 highest-authority purchasing decision-makers among VIP attendees. If you are a CDO, CIO or digital transformation lead with budget authority, this programme is for you.

FoundAItion Gold and Platinum sponsors have direct access to the Hosted Buyer list to request 1:1 meetings. You decide who you meet. They come with demos ready.

Featured Hosted Buyer profile in the app
Exclusive Hosted Buyer lounge at Palacio Magdalena
Special hotel rate (Hotel Real · Negotiated rate)
Priority access to sold-out sessions
Invitation to the Speakers Dinner (Night 2)
Do you fit the profile?
Responsible for technology purchasing decisions
With a digital transformation budget
Company with >100 employees
Active or evaluated AI project
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Selection by committee · 150 places · Apply before 1 Mar 2027