Discover DES 2026

DES 2026 established itself as the leading event for AI-Driven Business Success.

Over the course of three days, 17,733 professionals, 637 international speakers, and 403 participating firms gathered in Málaga to showcase their latest solutions and services that are redefining the future of the industry.

From Artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity to sustainability, digital talent, and industry-specific innovation, DES 2026 became the epicenter of disruption and applied knowledge.

An unforgettable edition that marked a turning point in the digital era.

With representation from all major industries, the Digital Business World Congress at DES – Digital Enterprise Show 2026 brought together 637 leading executives, innovators, and experts for three days of inspiring keynotes, success stories, and real-world use cases.

In the Health & Life Sciences sector, organizations such as Bayer, Top Doctors, and Boston Scientific shared their vision for the future of healthcare, while major players from the Banking & Insurance industry, including Sabadell, Unicaja, Seguros RGA, and Nationale-Nederlanden, explored the opportunities and challenges shaping the financial landscape.

The Manufacturing Industry Forum featured companies such as Seat, Gestamp, and Navantia, which shared strategies, technologies, and best practices driving the transformation of industrial operations.

The Tourism & Hospitality Industry Forum welcomed leading organizations including Civitatis, Ryanair, DeLuna Hotels, AR Hotels & Resorts, and Istanbul Airport, highlighting how innovation and sustainability are redefining the future of travel and hospitality.

At the Security & Defense Industry Forum, representatives from Abertis Group, the Guardia Civil, Prosegur, ESA, Eurecat, and the AEPD discussed the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in security, resilience, and critical infrastructure protection. Meanwhile, the Public Administration Modernization Forum showcased initiatives and best practices aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of public services.

The Sports & Entertainment Forum brought together organizations such as Vizz Agency, Webedia, Fever, and RCD Espanyol, demonstrating how technology is reshaping fan engagement, content creation, and business models. In parallel, leaders from the Education sector, including Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Colegios RC España, and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), explored the role of digital innovation in shaping the future of learning and talent development.

This year, leaders from top companies like Destinia, Wallapop, Miravia, Mayoral, Lidl, Cash Converters, Eventim and Bizum came together to share insights, trends and success stories that are shaping the future of how we buy, sell and connect with customers in a tech-driven world at the Retail Tech Fest Congress.