On November 20, Madrid will host the final event of a business tour organized by the Government of the Canary Islands through its Economic Promotion Agency, Proexca. This meeting will take place at the Casino de Madrid, specifically in the Salón Príncipe, from 09:00 to 11:40. As a key hub for innovation, technology, and the audiovisual sector in Spain, Madrid has been strategically chosen for this concluding event.
Highlighting Opportunities for Expansion
The tour aims to present unique conditions and advantages the Canary Islands offer to expanding Madrid-based companies. Entitled “Canarias, where companies discover their best version,” the initiative seeks to foster direct synergies with crucial sectors in central Spain. These sectors include:
- Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
- Research, Development, and Innovation (R&D+i)
- Gaming
- Animation
- Aerospace Industry
Networking and Discussions
The event will provide a high-level networking platform for over 70 attendees. Participants will learn how the Canary Islands position themselves as a strategic hub in the Atlantic. Notable figures from the economic and technological sectors in Madrid will be present.
Key Speakers and Presentations
The event will be moderated by economic journalist Susana Criado. Martí Saballs, the Economic Information Director at Prensa Ibérica, will share strategic insights, while Alfonso Cabello, President of Proexca and Vice Councilor of the Government of the Canary Islands, will offer institutional remarks.
Among the speakers will be economist María Dolores Rodríguez Mejías, Project Director at AECONOMIA XXI, and Xosé Zapata, President of the Madrid Community Animation and Digital Creation Cluster. They will discuss several topics, including a successful case presented by Carlos Fernández de la Peña, CEO of Telespazio Ibérica.
Conclusion
This Madrid stop reinforces the Canary Islands’ promotional tour, highlighting the region as a unique destination for international growth and expansion.
