The NISE Seville 2025 conference is gearing up to transform the city into a European industrial hub. This international event, to be held in Fibes on December 2nd and 3rd, will bring together representatives of major industries based in Spain. … Companies with production facilities in Andalusia will likely stand out in fast-growing sectors such as defense, aviation, and agro-foods.
The program, announced this Friday, aims to position the region as a protagonist in Europe’s industrial transformation and, as the Minister of Industry, Energy and Mines explained, will “provide a framework for discussing industrial policy, digitalisation, clean technology and defence, as well as presenting best practices and innovative projects”. Jorge ParaderaHe presided over the event with the Mayor of Seville. Jose Luis Sanz;President of Fedem; Francisco Javier Moreno MulbeGeneral Secretary of the Confederation of Andalusian Entrepreneurs (CEA), Luis Fernandez-Palacios.
The NISE (New Industries for Southern Europe) conference agenda is organized around three broad thematic blocks dedicated to new industrial opportunities, net zero emission technologies and Europe’s strategic sovereignty. Additionally, there will be six specialized forums themed around Competitiveness, Innovation, Defence, Industrial Cities, European Good Practice and NZIA’s Accelerated Valley, as well as four thematic itineraries focusing on Digital, Innovation, Defence, and Sustainable Industries.
The counselor emphasized that “the purpose that moves us at NISE Seville is to show the world”. The current strengths of Andalusian industry: competitive, sustainable, innovative and diverse And based on the vast local talent pool and Andalusia’s capabilities and potential, we can confront global challenges closely related to decarbonization and digitalization. ”
In this sense, Paradella emphasized, “Europe wants to industrialize in conjunction with clean technology and digitalization, reduce energy dependence on foreign sources and gain strategic autonomy in areas such as raw materials.” And in this sense, he believed that the conference program was “This includes the ambition to bring the industry’s leading companies together in Seville over two days. Originating from Europe, it centers on the main arguments related to gaining strategic autonomy and technological sovereignty and promoting sustainability without reducing the competitiveness of the industry. ”
Gonzalo Arana and Jaime Mallet are among the featured speakers
The opening presentation will be made by Gonzalo AranaOliver Wyman, Principal of Government and Public Institutions, will discuss how Andalusia’s productive capacity can foster quality jobs and position the region as a benchmark for sustainability and competitiveness.
The following people will also participate in the meeting: Jaime MalletThe President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Spain (AmChamSpain) will share his analysis of Spain’s role in the new industrial geopolitics and how to attract investment to foster a more diversified and competitive economy.
The most notable tables and presentations include discussions on defense and new industrial scenarios.
The most notable tables and presentations include: defense and new industrial scenarios, the space revolution as the next industrial frontier, the application of artificial intelligence to robotics in smart factories, the role of green hydrogen and sustainable fuels in industry, key industrial technologies for growth, competitiveness within the framework of net zero emissions, advanced port logistics, industrial bases for metal mining, Automotive industry transformation and agrointelligence An industry that realizes high productivity and quality agriculture.
Major driving companies will also participate.
Large companies and industrial clusters will participate in the conference. In the field of defense and aerospace, companies such as: Indra, Lockheed Martin, Navantia, Airbus Defense & Space, CATEC, Occam Space, IceeyeE. Robotics and Industry 4.0 will include Premium PSU, ABB Robotics Spain, Fanuc, SCchunk, and Sisteplant.
The Energy and Sustainability sector will be represented by Iberdrola, the Spanish Green Growth Group, Cranor, AFEC, the Spanish Hydrogen Association, the National Hydrogen Center, Moeve and SailH2. In the field of mining and raw materials, we have the following leaders: Aminer, Atlantic Copper, Cobre Las Cruces, Cunext Copper, Lain Techthe pharmaceutical and chemical sector is home to Laboratorios Rovi and Fertinagro, along with other industries such as Persán and Hitachi. Institutions such as AmChamSpain, the Spanish Industrial Competitiveness Union and the Andalusian Ports Authority will also participate.
In the words of the Mayor, “Seville is firmly committed to its industrial sector as a driver of economic diversification and a generator of high-quality jobs.” The City Council has positioned this industry as a strategic priority in order to reduce its dependence on tourism. Strengthen local value chains and create professional opportunities We provide stable products through technical training, applied research, and support in creating unique and highly productive fabrics. ”
“Seville is firmly committed to its industrial sector as a driver of economic diversification.”
« The NISE (New Industries in Southern Europe) celebration, to be held at FIBES on December 2nd and 3rd, will transform Seville into a showcase and platform for companies, SMEs, investors and technology centers that accelerate the transition to more sustainable and competitive industries. “The choice of Seville as the venue, together with the city council’s active efforts to strengthen its role as the industrial capital of Southern Europe and realize the opportunities arising from the conference, launches a long-term strategy to attract investment, create public-private partnerships and create quality industrial jobs,” said the mayor.
From the NISE organization, Francisco Javier Moreno Mulbe, President of the Federation of Metal Entrepreneurs (Fedeme), provided some data confirming that “the first edition of this event has had an extraordinary response.” More than 70 exhibitors have already been confirmed, covering almost all of the exhibition space (7,200 square meters). More than 800 people have registered for the conference program, and more than 1,500 attendees are expected. These data confirm that Andalusian industry has the capacity and talent to lead the transformation towards a more sustainable digital model,” said Moreno.
CEA Secretary General Luis Fernández Palacios emphasized:NISE is fully aware of the activities of corporate organizations To discuss and reflect on the challenges facing the sector, in this case the challenges that are vital to the community, such as the industrial sector. To talk about Andalusia’s industry is to talk about competitiveness, propulsion, strategic autonomy, innovation, sustainability, decarbonization, internationalization and, of course, highly qualified employment. All these challenges come together in Andalusia. CEA supports this great opportunity to recognize and project Andalusia as the reference industrial hub of Southern Europe. ”
“We are facing an important moment of decision-making at the global level and in Europe itself. This is accompanied by an investment program that creates great development potential in Andalusia, a sector that has a great tradition and is home to major companies, such as green energy, defence, critical materials and logistics, among others.” That is why CEA expresses this commitment to the environment: Helps attract investment and establish a company« Continuation of Fernandez-Palacios.
“Industry, Energy and Mines in Andalusia” Award
Innovation is one of the characteristics of NISE Seville 2025 and will take place through the initiatives and solutions that will be showcased in the Startup Innovation Zone. The Startup Innovation Zone is a space set up in collaboration with VESS, where companies such as Skubic are planned to participate. Luvi; Gibral Drone Group; icloud compliance; Demetria. such as the ARUS Andalucía Racing Team, Andalucía’s first student formula team, or the VANTUS Team (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles of the University of Seville).
The following broadcasts will also be held at the conference: The first edition of the “Our Industries, Energy and Mines in Andalusia” award, The scheme, promoted by the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mines, aims to recognize in five ways the meritorious work of people, organizations and institutions, public and private, national and international, who have contributed to creating value for society through impactful, quality, socially responsible and sustainable projects in Andalusia. Categories include Honorary Awards for Professional Careers, Institutional Awards, “Our Energy of Andalusia” Award, “Our Industry of Andalusia” Award and “Our Mines of Andalusia” Award.
NISE Seville 2025 A two-day hybrid conference (December 2nd and 3rd) that combines a conference and an exhibition will be held. Representatives of leading companies, SMEs, investors, sector associations, experts, public institutions and technology centers will come together to share the challenges posed by the European Compass of Competitiveness and the opportunities offered by Andalusia’s emerging industries, combine decarbonization with competitiveness, establish strategic alliances, highlight the attractiveness and excellence of Andalusia’s industry, and view Andalusia as an industrial region.
It is a biennial event of a professional and international nature, conceived as a strategic meeting place for a competitive and sustainable industry with local roots but an international mission. NISE Seville 2025 will address challenges and opportunities, promoted by the Andalusian Government Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mines through the Andalusian Industrial Cities Network and the Andalusian Entrepreneurs Federation (CEA), with the cooperation of the City Council of Seville, the organizations of the Federation of Metal Entrepreneurs (FEDEME) and the sponsorship of Unicaja, Mauvais and Iberdora. We aim for a competitive and sustainable industry.
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