·       B2G meetings will drive forward new projects in strategic sectors

·       Participating authorities include the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economy, Trade and Enterprise, Carlos Cuerpo; the Minister for Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, and the Minister for Digital Transformation and the Civil Service, Óscar López

The second edition of the Invest in Spain Summit at Madrid’s Teatro Real today brought together executives from 75 multinational companies and 25 countries, together with the Government’s economic and innovation team. They came to study investment opportunities in strategic sectors linked to the green and digital transformation, which will continue to be drivers of growth for the European economy in the coming years.

This major international forum was opened today by the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, and will be closed this afternoon by His Majesty the King. The event is organised by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Enterprise, through ICEX-Invest in Spain, which is part of the Secretariat of State for Trade.

During lunch with business leaders, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economy, Trade and Business stated that “Spain is becoming a major hub for investment”, noting that “there is strong support for our policies through the day-to-day decisions taken by investors, including financial investors,  as well as for Spain’s future and its prospects”.

As regards international perceptions, Cuerpo added that “if we look at the Business Climate Barometer published by ICEX, based on a survey of more than 700 CEOs and executives from foreign companies established in Spain, 85% of respondents expect to maintain or increase their levels of investment in our country in 2026”.

Finally, the First Deputy Prime Minister added that “Spain has a diverse and balanced presence of foreign companies across a wide range of sectors. This diversity is also reflected in this summit, which brings together companies from all over the world, with more than 25 countries represented here today.”

The Invest in Spain Summit aims to strengthen direct dialogue between leading international investors and the Spanish government, in order to exchange proposals and study the needs of companies that are committed to the Spanish market. Ultimately, it facilitates the launch of new investment projects and helps to consolidate Spain’s position as one of the leading destinations for foreign direct investment.

Around 180 bilateral meetings are scheduled during the event between international investors and institutional representatives at the highest level, a format that facilitates specific business opportunities and fosters public-private collaboration.

Among those participating in these B2G meetings are the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economy, Trade and Enterprise, Carlos Cuerpo; the Minister for Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, and the Minister for Digital Transformation and the Civil Service, Óscar López. All of them will address the potential for foreign investment in key sectors, together with the planned measures to strengthen growth in those sectors. Meetings have also been scheduled with senior representatives of the Ministries of Defence, Health, Transport, the Treasury and Housing.

A forum that drives real investment projects
The Invest in Spain Summit is conceived as a working forum focused on achieving tangible results and developing specific projects. In its first edition, held in 2025, the event helped to drive investments worth more than 4.4 billion euros and associated with the creation of more than 4,500 jobs, something which underlines the direct impact of the B2G format.

This second edition steps up this practical approach, with the participation of companies linked to strategic sectors for economic growth and productive transformation. The presence of companies in the field of information and communication technologies is particularly noteworthy, alongside key sectors such as energy, sustainable mobility and life sciences. Other fields are also represented, such as chemistry and advanced materials, agri-food, and capital goods and industrial services.

As regards the geographical origin of the participants, the largest corporate representation comes from the United States, the leading investing country in Spain, followed by China and Japan. Other countries, such as the United Kingdom, Switzerland, India, Germany, France and Italy also have a significant presence, these being economies with a well-established track record of investment in Spain. In addition, companies from markets such as Canada, Denmark, Sweden, Singapore and Morocco are also participating, which shows an investor base that is increasingly diversified and global.

The meeting thereby reaffirms Spain’s role as a European hub for productive investment and as a strategic platform for the development of business initiatives with a long-term impact.

Spain, a reliable and stable destination for FDI
Spain has more than 22,000 foreign-owned companies, which generate around two million jobs and play a key role in export and industrial and technological activity. Spain offers a competitive environment for international investment, underpinned by a strong domestic market, an exceptional geostrategic position and a dynamic business ecosystem that facilitates its use as a platform for third-country markets.

In terms of positioning, Spain is currently the 12th largest recipient of foreign direct investment worldwide, with an FDI stock of 867.636 billion dollars, the highest figure on record. This volume is almost 50% higher than it was a decade ago and is equivalent to approximately 50% of Spanish GDP, something which highlights the structural significance of foreign direct investment in the economy.

The quality of investment also stands out in greenfield projects, considered the most important because of their impact on employment and new facilities. Spain has established itself in this area as one of the world’s leading destinations since 2019, according to fDi Markets (Financial Times), being ranked as the fifth-largest global recipient in the first quarter of 2026 and the leading recipient in the European Union.

In this context, the aim of the Invest in Spain Summit is to strengthen Spain’s international positioning as a reliable, stable and competitive partner, committed to economic openness, innovation and international cooperation.

The institutional closing of the meeting will take place this afternoon, led by HM the King at the Royal Collections Gallery, bringing to a close an event focused on strategic dialogue and the generation of new international investment opportunities.