Archive for 2023

Valencian fashion and design are steadily gaining recognition, both nationally and internationally. The title ‘Mediterranean Fashion Hub’ isn’t our creation, it’s Forbes magazine that says so. This recognition signifies that the hard work is beginning to yield significant rewards.

The second edition of the Mediterránea Fashion Week last October garnered attention well beyond the Turia capital. With only two editions under its belt, the Valencian runway managed to practically double everything that can be doubled: audience, participants, budget, support… essentially, fashion! 4 days in which 16 designers from across Spain showcased their creations on two stages: the iconic Plaza de la Virgen, glowing like never before, and the Only YOU Hotel. On the terreta side designers names like Isabel Sanchis, Carlos Haro, Alejandro Resta, Mario Salafranca, Cary Fragueiro and GAU; on the other side Devota & Lomba, Duarte, Otrura, Maison Mesa, Félix Ramiro, José Perea, Duly Romero, Malne, Baro Lucas and Oteyza, among others.

Few events achieve such attention within their first two years, and this only confirms what the organisers, the equally young Association for Culture and Fashion in Valencia (ACUMOVA) under the direction of Sergio Puig, have been asserting: ‘there is a real need for a Valencian platform to support fashion by authors. A professionalized event in which to show the collections of designers from the Valencian Community, but also of outstanding national and international creators’. They undoubtedly know the path they are forging.

In its article, Forbes gives some of the keys that support Valencia as an emerging fashion hub. The city’s designation as the World Design Capital 2022 and its recent inclusion in UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network in the Design category are significant precursors. According to Econcult, Valencia’s design ecosystem is valued at 1.7 billion euros, comprising at least 1,800 creative companies employing over 20,000 people.

Beyond the Mediterránea Fashion Week, Forbes magazine highlights another fashion milestone in our city: CLEC Fashion Festival. Under the direction of Miquel Suay (DIMOVA) the festival recently marked its fourth edition at the City of Arts and Sciences, managing, once again, to amaze with surprising proposals. This year they decided to focus on the climate emergency, calling fashion lovers to be more proactive when it comes to consumption. A message as important as it is necessary and with special relevance when it comes from within the industry.

There’s no doubt that Valencia will remain a prominent figure in the fashion world and we are looking forward to witnessing it. Congratulations to the entire team working behind the scenes to position Valencia among the fashion benchmarks.

Roig Arena promises to be one of the biggest cultural and social attractions in the city of València. It is a 47,000 square metre multi-purpose venue that will host the main sporting, entertainment and corporate events, among others, in the city of València.

Read on to find out all the details of this incredible venue.

Roig Arena, who is behind it?

The Roig Arena de València project is promoted by LICAMPA 1617 S.L.,

the company created by the well-known Valencian businessman Juan Roig with the purpose of providing the necessary resources to build the complex in València.

Through this project, Juan Roig intends to give back to Valencian society a large part of what it has given him through a project with a budget of more than 280 million euros.

The venue will be operated by València 5 Estrellas, a company constituted ad-hoc for the management of the venue and whose main mission is to provide it with content and exploit it to generate great experiences, in a sustainable way.

When will the works on the Roig Arena be finished?

The Roig Arena is expected to be completed by the end of 2024.

The project is currently in phase 3 of construction, which is aimed at carrying out the final works to complete the venue. These final steps include the finishing of the interiors and the final operating licence.

What will be at the Roig Arena

The venue is prepared to host a wide range of events and activities. It is also the venue for Valencia Basket matches.

It has a capacity of 15,600 people in the case of basketball matches. Cultural activities such as concerts will have an even greater capacity, since if the central stage is used, the capacity rises to 18,500 spectators.

To this must be added the capacity of 2,000 people in the multifunctional hall.

Complementary infrastructures

In addition to the aforementioned areas, the Roig Arena has a car park with more than 1,200 parking spaces, a public park with green areas, restaurant areas, and a wide range of venues, terraces and hospitality areas, among others.

In addition to all this, there are the already inaugurated facilities of the public school ‘Les Arts’ in València.

What potential does the Roig Arena have for investors?

The construction of the Roig Arena can bring great benefits to companies and investors who are thinking of setting up in València. Some of them are:

Increased tourist inflow

In addition to holding events, the design will make it an essential visit for the city. The large number of events that will take place in the city of Valencia thanks to the Roig Arena will cause many tourists to visit the city to attend these events. This, in turn, translates into profits for the city and the businesses established in it.

Boosting the Valencian economy

According to the report of the Valencian Institute of Economic Research, the economic impact for the city of Valencia is more than 10 million euros per year.

This enormous construction will require a large number of staff to function properly. In this way, the city’s economy will be boosted and its growth will be favoured.

Greater visibility for the city

The large number of important events that will take place in the Roig Arena will make València a much better known city abroad, which will enhance the brand image of our city.

Events and activities

The Roig Arena provides a great opportunity for companies setting up in València to organise events and participate in interesting activities for their business.

The diversity of the venue’s spaces, together with the large number of activities that will be held there, offers professionals great opportunities: it makes it easier to attend interesting congresses, to hold large corporate events, to take part in networking activities…

Invest in València believes that the Roig Arena will be a great boost for the city and its economy. Likewise, we recommend companies that are thinking of setting up in the city to do so before the Roig Arena opens its doors, as at this time there will be a strong influx of investment, which will make it difficult to find the necessary space for this operation.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you need more information about investment possibilities in València.

Akkodis, part of the Adecco Group, is a global innovation, technology and engineering company, leader in Smart Industry. With more than 50,000 employees in over 30 countries and 40 years of cross-sector experience, it has arrived in València to continue contributing to the process of innovation and digital transformation of industries and the development of solutions to address the most complex global challenges that arise in the current context.

Akkodis’ arrival in València adds to the company’s current presence in seven Spanish cities – Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Pamplona, Seville, Cartagena and Valladolid – where it has more than 1,000 engineers specialising in the application of technology to sectors such as Automotive and Transport, Energy and Sustainability, Information and Communication Technologies, Banking and Aerospace and Defence, among others.

“In an increasingly complex and constantly changing world, complete and complex technological solutions are needed that offer answers to all kinds of challenges and problems. València is a region that fosters technological development and the generation of talent around it, and at Akkodis we are delighted to set up in the city to contribute to this end hand in hand with our multidisciplinary team of technology and engineering experts,” explains Luis Santiago, CEO of Akkodis Spain.

“Innovation is part of Akkodis’ DNA, and we believe it is key to the success of our clients and to the development of the talent of our professionals,” says Emilio Herrero, operations director of Akkodis Spain. “That is why more than 30% of our workforce is dedicated to R&D&I activities to develop cutting-edge technological solutions to help our customers in their innovation processes. We know that in a constantly evolving market our customers need to be one step ahead of the competition, and that is why we have a team of multidisciplinary and highly skilled experts working closely with them to understand their needs and develop customised solutions.”

The councillor for Finance and Economic Sectors, Borja Sanjuan, said that “the establishment in our city of firms of the calibre of Akkodis confirms that Valencia is the place to be, where to create and grow cutting-edge projects“. “We must continue working on the path of public-private collaboration to create new opportunities that generate more and better jobs, so that our city advances as a technological enclave driving the knowledge economy and, in this sense, the work of the Invest in València team is key to attracting new projects such as the one announced today”.

For his part, the President of the Valencia Chamber of Commerce, José Vicente Morata, highlighted the importance of the arrival of this type of international project in Valencia: “Akkodis, an engineering and technology company, is an example of an innovative company, focused on technology, with an open culture and committed to talent. Projects like these are the ones that generate high added value and economic impact in the city. They generate opportunities for talent to stay in Valencia”.

From Invest in Valencia, the director María Escartí, celebrates the arrival of Akkodis in Valencia as “fantastic news that consolidates the city of Valencia as a centre of great attraction for technology companies. At Invest in Valencia we continue to work to attract and support projects such as Akkodis”.

About Akkodis

Akkodis is a leading global technology and engineering company in Smart Industry. We help our clients in their digital transformation process with Consulting, Solutions, Talent and Academy services. Headquartered in Switzerland and part of the Adecco Group, we are committed to innovation, and use the knowledge and experience of our team and technology to transform industries and deliver solutions to address the most complex global challenges now facing us. Guided by a culture of inclusion and diversity, our 50,000 technology experts in more than 30 countries combine cutting-edge technologies and cross-industry knowledge to advance a smarter, more sustainable tomorrow for all.

About Adecco Group

The Adecco Group is the world’s leading talent company. Our purpose is to make the future of work accessible to all. Through our three global business units – Adecco, Akkodis and LHH – in 60 countries, we facilitate sustainable, lifelong employability for individuals, deliver digital solutions and engineering to drive Smart Industry transformation and empower organisations to optimise their workforces. The Adecco Group leads by example and is committed to an inclusive culture, fostering sustainable employability and supporting resilient economies and communities. Adecco Group AG is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland (ISIN: CH0012138605) and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ADEN).

They are looking for talent for their new location in València. Find out about all the opportunities here.