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Miguel Ángel Prieto and Jaime Viña, Ambassadors of Gijón 2023

Miguel Ángel Prieto and Jaime Viña, Ambassadors of Gijón 2023

The “Ambassadors of Gijón” 2023 award was presented to Dr Miguel Ángel Prieto and Mr Jaime Viña Olay yesterday. Mr. Miguel Ángel Prieto is a Primary Care Physician at the Regional Ministry of Health of the Principality of Asturias and the 3rd Vice President of SEMERGEN, the Spanish Society of Primary Care Physicians. He is […]

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DUAL RECOGNITION AT THE “AMBASSADORS OF GIJÓN” AWARD 2023

The “Ambassadors of Gijón” award has been recognising the efforts and contributions of professionals from various fields since 2004. These professionals work towards promoting the city as a destination for meetings and events, alongside their regular jobs. By nominating the city as a venue for congresses, they create a positive impact and help position the […]

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IN 2023, #NUESTRAFUERZA GROWS

IN 2023, #NUESTRAFUERZA GROWS

  The first quarter of 2023 marks the arrival of new professionals to the Club de Empresas de Turismo de Negocios of the Principality of Asturias. These companies bring expertise, resources, and professionalism to support the Gijón Convention Bureau, which has managed Gijón as a MICE destination since 2001 through a public-private partnership. Companies and […]

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NOVEMBER BEGINS FILLED WITH ACTIVITIES

NOVEMBER BEGINS FILLED WITH ACTIVITIES

The beginning of November marks the end of Gijon’s conference schedule in 2022. It began on November 3 with the XIX ULTRASOUND COURSE FOR THIRD-YEAR RESIDENTS IN RADIODIAGNOSIS that will last until Saturday, November 5 organized by SEUS (Spanish Society of Ultrasound Experts). On November 4 and 5, 2022 Hotel Abba Playa Gijón will host […]

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SPORTING EVENTS, CONFERENCES AND FAIRS IN GIJON THROUGHOUT OCTOBER

SPORTING EVENTS, CONFERENCES AND FAIRS IN GIJON THROUGHOUT OCTOBER

October is traditionally one of the busiest months, chosen by organizations and institutions for their congresses and events. This year Gijón stands out for hosting, in addition to conferences, an important sporting event that will be held in the city for 3 consecutive years: GIJÓN OPEN ATP 250. This year it will be from October 8 […]

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VI PARTNER SOCIETY MEETING

VI PARTNER SOCIETY MEETING

  The EPI Partner Society met on Friday, September 23, on the terrace of the Hotel Zentral in Gijón, where University and Companies discussed the involvement of companies in university internships and ways to attract and retain Asturian talent.

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Montserrat Rivas, Ambassador of Gijón 2022

Montserrat Rivas, Ambassador of Gijón 2022

  Professor of the University of Oviedo in the area of Applied Physics, Montserrat Rivas, was presented last night with the 2022 “Ambassadors of Gijón” award as recognition not only of her work to bring meetings to Gijón but also for travelling the world and putting our city on the international map. The event was held in […]

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DISSEMINATION WEEK: HOSPITAL CATCHMENT AREA V

DISSEMINATION WEEK: HOSPITAL CATCHMENT AREA V

In the yearly plans of Gijón Convention Bureau (GiCB), the initiatives with the different partners in the Milla del Conocimiento (Knowledge Mile) stand out. This year’s partner was Cabueñes University Hospital, with a series of collaborations that covered the entire Hospital Catchment Area V. On Wednesday, the Bureau Coordinator participated in the welcoming reception of residents, new […]

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2022 GLOBAL MEETINGS INDUSTRY DAY HELD IN ASTURIAS

2022 GLOBAL MEETINGS INDUSTRY DAY HELD IN ASTURIAS

Business meetings professionals in Asturias celebrated the 2022 Global Meetings Industry Day – GMID22 with a meeting organized by Oviedo Congresos, Avilés Club de Empresas, and Asturias Convention Bureau. The in-person event, which took place at the Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones Ciudad de Oviedo, began with a participatory exercise for the attendees. The regional Deputy Minister […]

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WELCOME SEPTEMBER!

WELCOME SEPTEMBER!

September is the month when, traditionally and after the summer period, the meeting season restarts. We dive into the new school year with a very busy calendar. Important appointments begin with COMETCON 22, from September 2 to 4, at the Luis Adaro Fairgrounds, with its 10th edition, and where topics for lovers of ‘cosplay’, video games, K-pop, […]

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