The Ecofira, Efiaqua, Eco Chemical Solutions, Energy Global Expo & Congress (EGEC), and Laboralia trade fairs concluded at Feria Valencia with a massive attendance of specialized professionals. These events solidified their position as the leading cross-sector hub for innovation and business synergies on the path toward a more efficient and environmentally friendly production model.
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El future of the circular economy, energy, the chemical industry, water management and workplace safety has converged for three days at Feria Valencia. The five sustainability fairs (Ecora, Effiiaqua, Eco Chemical Solutions, EGEC y Laboralia) have closed their doors after gathering, according to initial estimates, nearly 8.000 professional visitorsThis figure, along with the presence of more than 350 signatures, underlines the relevance of this event as an essential platform for the sectors that are leading the ecological transformation in Spain.
The visitors, mostly with a high-level technical and specialized profile, have been able to examine firsthand the Latest Solutions in their respective fields. The simultaneous holding of the five events has been crucial, according to the organization, for to promote synergies and intersectoral collaborationallowing a comprehensive view of the change that is taking place in the economic model.
Esteban Cuesta, director of environmental fairs, highlighted the institution's role: “Feria Valencia has established itself as a strategic meeting point for industries that lead the ecological transition, innovation and sustainability. The joint format of the five fairs has generated a environment of real synergies and knowledge sharing that has exceeded all our expectations.”
Young talent and international vision in water and chemistry
As part of EfiaquaThe awards ceremony for the finalists of the II Efiqua Hackathonan initiative that has mobilized more than 250 young talentsThe participants have developed real and innovative solutions to improve the resilience and sustainability of the integrated water cycle, addressing the challenges presented by climate change with the application of technology.
For its part, Eco Chemical Solutions It strengthened its international vocation. Ivace+i International, in collaboration with the Quimacova association, organized a reverse trade mission visit with eight companies from Senegal, Brazil, India and Ivory CoastThese companies, specializing in fertilizers, cleaning products, and cosmetics, maintained over a hundred B2B meetings with Valencian companies, looking business and foreign trade opportunities.
Workplace inclusion and risk prevention at Laboralia
Laboralia It combined technical innovation with the social commitmentThe first edition of the INCLUYO Day, Dedicated to socio-labor integration of people with disabilitiesAntonio Galvañ, regional secretary of Employment and president of Laboralia, opened the event, emphasizing "the importance of strengthening active inclusive employment policies and collaboration between the public and private sectors."
The panels concluded that hiring people with disabilities not only improves their quality of life, but also “It adds value to businesses and society by promoting diversity and equity.”At the same time, progress was made in occupational risk prevention, including the presentation of a guide for implementation exoskeletons in the metal sector and the potential of Artificial Intelligence to make preventive training more agile and effective.
EGEC 2025: Valencia, capital of energy and sustainability
La II Energy Global Expo & Congress (EGEC 2025)Organized by AVAESEN, the Energy Cluster of the Valencian Community and the Ministry of Innovation, the region has been confirmed as national leader in energy transitionThe congress, which brought together more than 200 speakersIt addressed crucial topics such as storage, agrivoltaics, renewable gases, digitalization, and energy independence.
El 1st Cities Revolution CongressWithin EGEC, the focus was on smart and sustainable cities. Juan Ramón Adsuara, a member of the Valencia Provincial Council, stated that this initiative “was created to propel municipalities towards a a more sustainable, humane urban model, prepared for the challenges of the futureDr. Samira Khodayar, from CEAM, emphasized the dimension of climate change: “The future of the Mediterranean will be decided in its cities, in how we plan and adapt them to protect the life, health and prosperity of those who live in them.”
Following the closing ceremony, Marcos J. Lacruz, president of AVAESEN, stated that “EGEC 2025 has demonstrated that the Valencian Community is prepared to lead the new European energy modelwhere innovation, collaboration, and sustainability are fundamental pillars.” Likewise, Ricardo Romaguera, president of the Energy Cluster, stated: “This edition has shown the strength of an ecosystem which combines technology, industry, entrepreneurship, and talent.” Given its successful reception, the organization has announced that the third edition will be held in October 2026.
