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The Grand Jam 2026

Some events, you buy a ticket for.
The Grand Jam, you request to be part of.

Madrid · Getafe · 3–5 November 2026

The Grand Jam brings together people who are creating, researching, teaching and building what comes next.

Limited capacity. Access by selection.

One question

How do you want to be part of it?

MediaWe want to tell the story.

What happens next?

You request. We review. You get accredited.

01

You request

You tell us who you are and why you want to be part of it.

02

We review

Each request is assessed individually against capacity and the profile of the gathering.

03

You get accredited

If your request is selected, you'll receive a private link to complete your accreditation.

A participant looks at their Reto Marte recognition

We're not trying to fill a venue.We're trying to bring together the people who belong inside it.