Mindtech, the leading trade fair for the industrial and technology sector in the Iberian region, which is to be held in Vigo from 27 to 29 April 2027, has signed a partnership agreement with Abanca to jointly promote the 5th edition of the fair
Enrique Mallón, Managing Director of Mindtech, and Lino Comesaña, Head of Institutional Business at ABANCA for Galicia, Northern Spain and Portugal, signed a partnership agreement this morning in Vigo.
The two organisations have thus renewed their commitment to the 5th edition of the fair, which will be held at the Ifevi in Vigo from 27 to 29 April 2027.
The agreement aims to further consolidate this trade fair, strengthening its position as an intercontinental hub for industrial and technological business in the Iberian region, given its ability to act as a catalyst for attracting value-added business to the whole of Galicia and to serve as a showcase for the entire industrial and technological sector.
Through this agreement, both organisations have realised their shared vision of raising the profile of Galician industry on the international stage and establishing Galicia as a leading industrial and technological partner.
Enrique Mallón, Managing Director of Mindtech, expressed his gratitude for the collaboration and noted that “We are working hard to make this year’s event a historic milestone, with over 250 exhibitors and 10,000 visitors from more than 17 countries at this event, which was created by the industry itself and for the industry.” Mindtech 2027 is proving hugely popular, both in Galicia and, in particular, further afield, and the fact is that 60 per cent of the exhibitors are from other regions of Spain or from other countries, demonstrating the importance of the Iberian Hub as an international industrial centre. It is at events such as this that major contracts are finalised and new value-added commercial relationships are forged for the industrial sector”.
Regarding expectations for the fair, Mallón emphasised that they are very positive: “This is now a well-established fair; a clear example of this is that more than half of the exhibitors are from outside Galicia, particularly from countries wishing to do business here in Galicia, as a gateway to Europe and a hub for industrial activity in the Iberian region”.
Lino Comesaña, Head of Institutional Business at ABANCA in Galicia, Northern Spain and Portugal, emphasised: “ABANCA supports this trade fair as a leading institution with the largest branch network in Galicia. Our bank understands the realities and needs of the sector and possesses the experience that only comes with years of service. Our bank is a strategic and reliable partner for the sector, capable of providing support during times of transformation.” He also predicted that “Mindtech 2027 will be an unqualified success, a turning point for the entire industry in the north-west of the peninsula.”
Elementos destacados de la feria
- Start-ups and innovation: Mindtech will once again be opening its Startup Arena this year – a space organised in collaboration with the Xunta de Galicia – which will host a range of high-tech start-ups and accelerators with significant growth potential. This year will once again see the Mindtech Startup Event, a competition between the most innovative start-ups, who will compete to win the prize in each category.
- Mindtech Awards: Once again, this 5th edition will see the Mindtech Awards take place – an awards scheme that recognises the most outstanding organisations and companies for their work in areas such as innovation, Industry 4.0, corporate social responsibility, renewable energy, cybersecurity and sectoral collaboration. The call for applications will open shortly.
- B2B Meetings: As every year, Mindtech will be hosting B2B meetings to facilitate high-value business contacts. The B2B meetings will bring together exhibiting companies, international buyers, Tier 1 suppliers from key industries and visiting companies, creating a meeting point of great commercial value for the sector.
- Conferences: As in every edition, the fair will host a comprehensive programme of conferences, workshops and presentations, featuring industry leaders who will address the challenges and opportunities facing the sector in the context of digital transformation, process automation, the energy transition, the integration of Artificial Intelligence, entrepreneurship, and attracting professionals to the sector. This year, there will be a focus on new areas offering greater business opportunities, such as the security and defence sector.