The Madrid Chamber promotes innovation and sustainability as pillars of competitiveness in the AICO Assembly

 

The president of the Cámara de Comercio de Madrid, Ángel Asensio, participated in the LIII Asamblea de AICO to position innovation and sustainability as competitiveness requirements for SMEs in the current process of global transformation and Ibero-American economic integration.

 

Challenges and transformation of SMEs in the global environment

 

During his speech at the Asociación Iberoamericana de Cámaras de Comercio, Industria y Servicios (AICO), Ángel Asensio He emphasized that small and medium-sized enterprises constitute “the heart of our economies”In an environment defined by the technological transformation and energy transitionThe president of the chamber of commerce warned that innovation is no longer optional, but a necessary condition for business survival and growth.

 

The highest representative of the Cámara Oficial de Comercio, Industria y Servicios de Madrid It identified three critical obstacles that SMEs must overcome to maintain their relevance in international markets:

 

• Access to financing: Crucial for addressing structural transformation processes.
• Specialized knowledge: Necessary to navigate the current technical complexity.
• Talent: Availability of professionals with new skills adapted to the digital economy.

 

Institutional support and results in digitization

 

La Cámara de Madrid It has reaffirmed its commitment to providing technical support to businesses, highlighting the success of programs aimed at modernizing the productive sector. Among the milestones mentioned, the management of thousands of vouchers for basic and advanced digitalization through direct support tools such as [the following stand out]. Oficina Acelera Pyme.

 

In the educational field, the institution has consolidated its position as a leading educational provider. Last year, nearly 8.000 students They participated in specialized programs related to the Capabilities, the employability and the era of digital economics.strengthening the human capital necessary for new consumption models.

 

Activity Indicator	Figure / Data	Impact / Context
Bond Management	131.000	Program Kit Digital
Training	8.000 students	Digitization and internationalization
Assembly Edition	LIII (53rd)	Annual meeting of AICO

 

Ibero-American cooperation as a strategic advantage

 

For Cámara de MadridThe existing cultural and economic ties in the region represent a competitive advantage only. Ángel Asensio He highlighted that cooperation in Iberoamérica It allows for the promotion of business alliances and the sharing of knowledge with greater agility than other global markets.

 

As part of this expansion strategy, the institution maintains an active program of business missions designed to facilitate access for Madrid-based companies to strategic markets, generating real business opportunities in environments of high economic complementarity.

 

Keys and frequently asked questions about participation in AICO

 

What are the main challenges for SMEs today?

According to Cámara de MadridThe challenges focus on access to financing for transformation, the acquisition of specialized knowledge, and the recruitment of talent with technological skills.

 

What role does sustainability play in business strategy?

Sustainability and innovation have ceased to be secondary options and have become mandatory requirements to compete in a context of changes in consumption models and energy transition.

 

How does the Madrid Chamber of Commerce promote internationalization?

Through trade mission programs to Iberoamérica, technical advisory services and specialized training in foreign markets and the digital economy.