Madrid, ES · Support Organization Fundación COTEC para la Innovación is a Spanish private non-profit foundation established in 1990 that promotes innovation as a driver of economic and social development, with King Felipe VI as Honorary President. It convenes around 90 member companies, regional governments, and local administrations and serves as Spain's leading observatory of research and innovation policy. COTEC is a co-organizer of the Urban Leaders Meeting held alongside Greencities 2026 in Málaga in September.
Madrid, ES · Person Laura Fernández Plaza is the Chief Executive Officer of AWWG (All We Wear Group), a Madrid-headquartered global fashion group managing brands including Pepe Jeans London, Hackett London, and Façonnable, as well as distribution partnerships for Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger in Iberia. She was appointed CEO in March 2026, succeeding Marcella Wartenbergh, and brings nearly two decades of experience at the group including prior roles as CFO and Chief Transformation Officer. Fernández Plaza is a confirmed speaker at NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe.
Madrid, ES · Support Organization Red Española de Ciudades Inteligentes (RECI) is Spain's national network of smart cities, uniting municipalities committed to improving public services and urban quality of life through digital transformation and innovation. The network facilitates knowledge sharing, joint projects, and strategic collaboration among member cities across Spain. RECI is co-organizing the VI Congress on Smart Cities, which is jointly held with Greencities 2026 in Málaga on 15–16 September.
Madrid, ES · Support Organization Red Innpulso (Red de Ciudades de la Ciencia y la Innovación) is the Spanish network of Science and Innovation Cities, comprising over 112 member municipalities dedicated to advancing local innovation policies and knowledge-based development. Co-financed by Spain's Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, it supports city councils in sharing best practices, backing innovative SMEs, and participating in Horizon Europe projects. Red Innpulso is a co-organizer of the Urban Leaders Meeting at Greencities 2026 in Málaga.