EMECA holds its General Assembly at BEC
EMECA - the European Association of Major Exhibition Centres - met on 22 and 23 October at Bilbao Exhibition Centre for its General Assembly. The meeting was attended [...]
BEC to green in 2025
EU PVSEC, the largest international conference on photovoltaic research, technologies and applications, will be held at Bilbao Exhibition Centre from 22 to 26 September 2025. Over five days, [...]
SEMERGEN. High-level medical congress
Around 5,300 specialists in family and community medicine and residents gathered at Bilbao Exhibition Centre between 2 and 5 October for the 46th National Semergen Congress. For four [...]
Bilbao Exhibition Centre “exhibits” at IBTM World
Bilbao Exhibition Centre will be attending the next edition of IBTM World, to be held from 19 to 21 November in Barcelona. With the help of Bilbao [...]
Bilbao climbs ten places in the GDS ranking
Bilbao has climbed ten places in the GDS (Global Destination Sustainability) ranking, a scoreboard that takes into account the economic, social and environmental impact of tourism and which [...]
BeDIGITAL: Driving the digital transformation in the industry
It will be held from 3 to 5 June as part of + INDUSTRY. With a full and diverse programme, the seventh edition of BeDIGITAL -TRANSFORMING INDUSTRY- , [...]
EMECA General Assembly celebrated at Bilbao Exhibition Centre, Spain
• EMECA Members’ turnovers reach record level in 2024 • Elzbieta Roeske (Grupa MTP) elected next EMECA President 2025-2026 • Main focus on challenges due to the [...]
The success of participation and the satisfaction of exhibitor firms consolidate Egurtek as a benchmark forum for construction and design in timber
This week, Bilbao Exhibition Centre hosted the biennial professional event The tenth edition of Egurtek, the International Forum on Timber Architecture and Construction, closed yesterday, consolidating its [...]
International participation in Pumps & Valves
Held from 3 to 5 June as part of + INDUSTRY, extending its scope to new visitor sectors Pumps & Valves will hold its sixth edition from 3 [...]
Subcontratación trade show, new business opportunities for SMEs at BEC
It will be held from 3 to 5 June 2025 within the framework of +INDUSTRY Industrial challenges will become business opportunities for SMEs at Subcontratación 2025, the only [...]
Maintenance 2025: Innovation to respond to the challenges of industrial maintenance
The fair will be held from 3 to 5 June 2025 as part of + INDUSTRY, expanding its outreach to new visitor sectors Maintenance will be offering the [...]
The World Maritime Week Awards 2025 open for entries for the best projects in the international maritime industry
Applications will be accepted until 19 February and the decision will be announced on 20 March WMW 2025 has today announced the second World Maritime Week Awards with [...]
ADDITƐD 2025 will host the latest developments in additive technology and 3D printing
It will be held from 3 to 5 June 2025 as part of +INDUSTRY The most innovative industrial solutions in additive technology and 3D printing will take [...]
weAR is a cross-cutting automation and robotics event aimed at all industries
The event will be part of +INDUSTRY and will celebrate its first edition from 3 to 5 June, at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre In response to the growing [...]
Egurtek will showcase the most advanced solutions in construction in wood with live exhibitions
The companies participating in the Expo Zone, from Germany, Australia, Belgium, USA, France, Italy and Spain, are mainly involved in bioconstruction, structures, materials and wood treatments The International [...]
+INDUSTRY expands its scope to cover all advanced manufacturing sectors
The new weAR automation and robotics trade fair will be launched The main players in advanced manufacturing will meet from 3 to 5 June 2025 at the 4th [...]
The 2nd AFE-APCE conference has been successfully concluded
The 2nd joint AFE-APCE Conference was held from 3 to 6 July at Bilbao Exhibition Centre. Organised by the Spanish Trade Fair Association (AFE) and the Spanish Conference [...]
BEC makes progress in the field of social sustainability
BEC’s public events are not only entertainment platforms but valuable contributions to social and cultural development, standing out for their commitment to core values and their positive impact [...]
Making the important visible: Aspace Bizkaia
Aspace Bizkaia is an association that helps people with cerebral palsy and their families. Cerebral palsy is a disability with a very specific nature, as it has greater [...]
The Spannabis fair holds its first edition outside Barcelona
The hemp sector is experiencing an unparalleled moment at a global level. The rise of medical cannabis is a sign of the growth and acceptance of the sector. [...]
Euskal Encounter will once again turn BEC into a huge digital community
Bilbao Exhibition Centre will once again host Euskal Encounter in Hall 5, which will be held from 25 to 28 July for the 32nd edition with the aim [...]
The World Maritime Week Awards 2025 open for entries for the best projects in the international maritime industry
Applications will be accepted until 19 February and the decision will be announced on 20 March WMW 2025 has today announced the second World Maritime Week Awards with [...]
ADDITƐD 2025 will host the latest developments in additive technology and 3D printing
It will be held from 3 to 5 June 2025 as part of +INDUSTRY The most innovative industrial solutions in additive technology and 3D printing will take [...]
weAR is a cross-cutting automation and robotics event aimed at all industries
The event will be part of +INDUSTRY and will celebrate its first edition from 3 to 5 June, at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre In response to the growing [...]
Egurtek will showcase the most advanced solutions in construction in wood with live exhibitions
The companies participating in the Expo Zone, from Germany, Australia, Belgium, USA, France, Italy and Spain, are mainly involved in bioconstruction, structures, materials and wood treatments The International [...]
+INDUSTRY expands its scope to cover all advanced manufacturing sectors
The new weAR automation and robotics trade fair will be launched The main players in advanced manufacturing will meet from 3 to 5 June 2025 at the 4th [...]
The 2nd AFE-APCE conference has been successfully concluded
The 2nd joint AFE-APCE Conference was held from 3 to 6 July at Bilbao Exhibition Centre. Organised by the Spanish Trade Fair Association (AFE) and the Spanish Conference [...]
BEC makes progress in the field of social sustainability
BEC’s public events are not only entertainment platforms but valuable contributions to social and cultural development, standing out for their commitment to core values and their positive impact [...]
Making the important visible: Aspace Bizkaia
Aspace Bizkaia is an association that helps people with cerebral palsy and their families. Cerebral palsy is a disability with a very specific nature, as it has greater [...]
The Spannabis fair holds its first edition outside Barcelona
The hemp sector is experiencing an unparalleled moment at a global level. The rise of medical cannabis is a sign of the growth and acceptance of the sector. [...]
BIEMH is accredited as a sustainable event with the award of the Erronka Garbia seal
BIEMH, the International Machine Tool Show, has been awarded the Erronka Garbia seal, which accredits it as a sustainable and environmentally friendly event. The certification, awarded by [...]
Technology turned into business in a great edition of BIEMH which gathered nearly 38.000 attendees
The prospects were good and have been confirmed. 37.614 attendees from 67 countries participated in the International Machine-Tool Exhibition, held from 3 to 7 June at Bilbao [...]
Technology is turned into business in a great edition of BIEMH
The event closes a successful week marked by dynamism and business opportunities The prospects were good and have been confirmed. Nearly 38,000 attendees from 67 countries participated in [...]
The 32nd edition of BIEMH, the International Machine Tool Biennial, kicked off Monday
“Our commitment is to continue supporting processes of investment, innovation, training and internationalisation that are enabling the sector as a whole to become more competitive”. With these words, [...]
The most international edition of BIEMH kicks off on Monday
There are only three days left until the opening of the 32nd edition of the BIEMH, the International Machine Tool Trade Show. On Monday, June 3, the six [...]
BIEMH is holding its most dynamic and international edition yet
More than 1,500 exhibiting firms from 29 countries will showcase their most innovative technology at BEC This morning saw the presentation of the 32nd edition of BIEMH, the [...]
The 8th edition of ADDITƐD will feature a programme of experts analysing the major challenges facing additive technology
It will be held from 3 to 7 June 2024 as part of BIEMH To contribute their own experiences and to share first-hand business success stories in the [...]
BEC celebrates 20 years as a recognised international leader in the events industry
Its first two decades have involved almost 3,200 events and 19 million visitors, as well as a cumulative impact of 1.806 billion euros Bilbao Exhibition Centre celebrates [...]
David Chipperfield, winner of the Pritzker Prize 2023, heads the panel of speakers at the tenth edition of Egurtek
The prestigious British architect will be joined by leading international figures such as Andreas Etzelstorfer (Backraum Architektur), Liza Heilmeyer (Birk Heilmeyer und Frenzel), Mikko Liski (AFKS Architects) and [...]
Mexico, invited country at the 32nd edition of BIEMH
It will be held from 3 to 7 June at Bilbao Exhibition Centre Mexico will be the Invited Country at the 32nd edition of the BIEMH, the International [...]
3 March 1961: A historic date for BIEMH
63 years ago today, on 3 March 1961, the first International Machine Tool Biennial of all time took place. It was a pioneering event that marked a before [...]
The 8th edition of ADDITƐD is attracting the major players in the additive manufacturing sector
It will be held from 3 to 7 June as part of BIEMH New technologies, new markets and new opportunities These will be the inputs around which the [...]
Mexico, invited country at the 32nd edition of BIEMH
It will be held from 3 to 7 June at Bilbao Exhibition Centre Mexico will be the Invited Country at the 32nd edition of the BIEMH, the International [...]
3 March 1961: A historic date for BIEMH
63 years ago today, on 3 March 1961, the first International Machine Tool Biennial of all time took place. It was a pioneering event that marked a before [...]
The 8th edition of ADDITƐD is attracting the major players in the additive manufacturing sector
It will be held from 3 to 7 June as part of BIEMH New technologies, new markets and new opportunities These will be the inputs around which the [...]
Nearly 1,000 companies registered as exhibitors at BIEMH 2024
Robotics, automation and digitalization take centre stage BIEMH 2024, the International Machine Tool Biennial, anticipates an event at the highest level with the confirmed participation, more than [...]
Big machines at work will take centre stage at the 32nd edition of BIEMH
From 3 to 7 June at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre To date, the good progress of marketing stands out Automation, robotics and digitalization will have a prominent [...]
BeDIGITAL 2024: Meeting point for the innovations leading the digital transformation of industry
From 3 to 7 June and as part of BIEMH The sixth edition of BeDIGITAL, TRANSFORMING INDUSTRY, scheduled for 3-7 June 2024 at Bilbao Exhibition Centre, will [...]
ADDITƐD 2024: Industrial innovation in additive manufacturing and 3D printing returns to BEC
To be held from 3 to 7 June 2024 within the framework of BIEMH ADDITƐD, the leading industrial trade fair for additive manufacturing and 3D printing in [...]
Steel Tech will be distinguished as a sustainable event with the Erronka Garbia seal
Steel Tech, Congress&Expo, will be certified as an Erronka Garbia event, a distinction awarded by Ihobe-Public Society for Environmental Management of the Basque Government, which recognises its commitment [...]
STEEL TECH 2023: Towards a sustainable, collaborative and resilient steel industry
From 25 to 27 October at Bilbao Exhibition Centre The 2nd edition of STEEL TECH, Congress & Expo was presented this morning. The event, which will be held [...]
BEC wins second prize in UFI’s international fair poster competition with its creativity for Pumps&Valves
In the event promotion category UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has recently announced the winners of the 25th edition of the International Fair Poster [...]
BIEMH 2024: Knowledge, technology and opportunities that anticipate the future of industry
The 32nd edition of BIEMH is presented at EMO Hannover EMO Hannover was the place chosen for the BIEMH campaign launch, Spain’s leading industrial trade fair and an [...]
Internationally renowned experts will take part in the Steel Tech Congress
From October 25 to 27, at Bilbao Exhibition Centre Steel Tech, Congress & Expo, will offer from 25 to 27 October at Bilbao Exhibition Centre a platform of [...]
More than 11,800 visitors join +INDUSTRY looking for solutions to the great challenges of advanced manufacturing
+INDUSTRY 2023, the country's largest platform dedicated to Smart Manufacturing, closed its last edition with the participation of 11,856 visitors and a highly positive balance. In the words [...]
Solutions tailored to manufacturing needs
With about 50 15-minute presentations during the three days of +INDUSTRY, the exhibitors and sponsors of MAINTENANCE, BeDIGITAL and PUMPS&VALVES present at the Innovation Workshops, which takes place [...]
A complete tour of the advanced industry
+INDUSTRY exhibition area brings together more than 840 exhibiting firms from 20 countries in Halls 1 and 3 of the BEC: a top-level meeting with the latest innovations [...]
Inauguration of the seventh edition of WORKinn
This morning took place the inauguration of the WORKinn job fair, chaired by Elena Pérez, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Security of the Basque Government, who was [...]
The new edition of +INDUSTRY is inaugurated
Tamara Yagüe, President of the Biscay Federation of Metal Companies, chaired this morning the opening ceremony of +INDUSTRY 2023, the largest platform in Spain dedicated to Smart Manufacturing. [...]
+INDUSTRY 2023 presentation
The latest innovations and developments in products, processes and solutions will be showcased from 6 to 8 June at +INDUSTRY to boost competitiveness and excellence in industry. This [...]
Synergies and major challenges of the maritime industry, protagonists at World Maritime Week
More than 1.800 professionals participated in the fourth edition of the maritime encounter The maritime industry has joined forces, demonstrating the importance of collaboration between its sectors and [...]
Inauguration of the fourth edition of World Maritime Week
This morning the opening of World Maritime Week took place. The act was presided over by Unai Rementeria, General Deputy of Bizkaia. “One of the strengths of our [...]
Nearly 500 exhibiting firms confirmed to the date to participate in +Industry 2023
The event will take place from 6 to 8 June at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre. The main players in the Smart Manufacturing value chain will gather from 6 [...]
Addit3D 2020 will bring together the latest technology breakthroughs in additive and 3D manufacturing
It will take place from 25 to 29 May next year alongside BIEMH, the International Machine-Tool Biennial Exhibition ADDIT3D is the only professional industrial fair in Spain for additive manufacturing and 3D printing The most [...]
Wind Europe closes its 2019 edition at BEC with an economic impact of 10.5 million euros
Attendance by 8,500 professionals from 80 countries exceeds the organisation’s expectations. 8,500 professionals from 80 countries attend the WindEurope Conference & Exhibition 2019, held on 2 to 4 April at Bilbao Exhibition Centre, which has generated [...]
Energy and technological innovation highlight the second edition of World Maritime Week
New legislation reducing CO2 emissions and offshore energy as a huge business niche for the maritime sector, in addition to the digital transformation of the ports and generational replacement in the fishing industry, were the [...]
Pumps & Valves 2019 strengthens its wide range of activities including “Open Meetings”
The third edition of the show will be held between 4 and 6 June The third edition of PUMPS & VALVES, the International Trade Show for Pump Systems, Valves and Equipment for Industrial Processes, will [...]
BEC closes a great year with the highest impact figure recorded since it opened its doors
An economic impact of 134.7 million Euros was reached in 2018, which led to the creation of 2,754 jobs and a tax revenue of 16.8 million Euros. A total of 33 trade fairs, 146 events [...]
Windeurope meets its steering committee in Bilbao Exhibition Centre
Representatives from WindEurope, EVE-Basque Energy Agency, Basque Energy Cluster, AEE-Spanish Wind Energy Association, IDAE- Institute for the Diversification and Saving of Energy, as well as the event ambassadors Siemens Gamesa RE and Iberdrola, and Bilbao [...]
Addit3d presents in Frankfurt its international campaign for 2019
The celebration of FormNext in Frankfurt this week is being the starting point for the international campaign of ADDIT3D 2019, which is preparing to face its 4th edition by expanding its exhibition offer with new [...]
Egurtek closes its 7th edition after revitalising a strategic sector
With delegates from 11 countries Egurtek closed its 7th International Forum on Architecture and Construction in Wood today with very positive results. The aim of the exhibition was to revitalise a strategic sector because of [...]
Press conference: Egurtek 2018
Experts and leading companies in the wood sector will meet on October 18 and 19 at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre to hold Egurtek, the 7th International Forum of Architecture and Construction in Wood, in collaboration [...]
The main stakeholders from the value chain will attend the Oil & Gas Conference 2018
The Conference will hold its 2nd edition on 8 and 9 October at BEC The main stakeholders from the value chain will attend Oil & Gas Conference, which will be holding its second edition on [...]
World Maritime Week reinforces its formula as the top level maritime forum
The event will take place on 12-14 February 2019 Intensifying the B2B meetings programme with an outstanding participation of European shipowners focused on special ships, betting on the advisers in the search for speakers for [...]
Speakers from user companies will analyse their experiences at IMIC-Industrial Maintenance Innovation Conference
It will be held on 28 and 29 May at BEC Speakers from large automotive, aeronautical and energy user companies like Iberdrola, Petronor Innovación, BBG-Bahía de Bizkaia Gas, Mercedes Benz, Rolls Royce and ITP Aero [...]
Metrorail to present the concepts that are revolutionising railway transport
Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality... All these technologies will revolutionise the way in which we travel, as we will be able to see and analyse at the “World Metrorail & Light Rail Congress” to be [...]
The global aviation industry meets at Routes Europe in the BEC
Routes Europe is the most important event on air connectivity in Europe. This event will land at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre from 22 to 24 April to celebrate its annual event, where the various markets [...]
The global aviation industry meets at Routes Europe in the BEC
Routes Europe is the most important event on air connectivity in Europe. This event will land at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre from 22 to 24 April to celebrate its annual event, where the various markets [...]
BEC travels to Germany
In order to establish direct contact with German companies who organise events, representatives of Bilbao Exhibition Centre have travelled to the German cities of Düsseldorf, Cologne, Frankfurt and Munich to meet with companies such as [...]
Addit3d will hold its third edition with a wider range of equipment and machinery
It will be held in May 2018, coinciding with BIEMH 3D printing equipment and machinery will be one of the main attractions at ADDIT3D, International Trade Show on Additive and 3D Manufacturing, which will hold [...]
BILBAO EXHIBITION CENTRE takes up the baton of Wind Europe in Amsterdam
On the last day of the WindEurope Conference & Exhibition in Amsterdam, which brought together over 8000 delegates from 400 firms in 50 countries, representatives of the Bilbao Exhibition Centre took up the baton as [...]
BILBAO EXHIBITION CENTRE takes up the baton of Wind Europe in Amsterdam
On the last day of the WindEurope Conference & Exhibition in Amsterdam, which brought together over 8000 delegates from 400 firms in 50 countries, representatives of the Bilbao Exhibition Centre took up the baton as [...]
Automotive industry chooses BEC for events and ad filming
International conventions, conferences for car dealer managers and distributors, presentations for the media and ad filming… Over the past year, various car manufacturers based in Germany, Korea, Sweden and the Czech Republic, to name a [...]
IMAGINENANO, nanoscience in depth
From 13 to 15 March 2018, BEC Congress Centre will be holding 4th IMAGINENANO – the most important nanoscience and nanotechnology event in Spain. This conference will gather around 100 companies and more than 1,000 [...]