Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Málaga is celebrating its 20th anniversary. A favourite event venue for both the worlds of business and art, the trade fair and conference centre has become a leader in Spain and the rest of Europe over the past two decades.
Best known by the acronym FYCMA, this MICE event venue is celebrating its 20 year anniversary as a leading event venue for business and cultural get-togethers that is renowned within Spain and around the world. Since its inception, it has hosted prestigious trade fairs and conferences. Indeed, according to the Spain Convention Bureau and Asociación de Ferias de España (AFE), since opening its doors in March 2003, it has held over 2,600 events, brought together over 9.3 million people and generated over 2,020 million euros.
But what is it that makes FYCMA, Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Málaga, so special? Why do so many businesses choose it to host their events and, even more importantly, why do they come back year after year? For starters, FYCMA is much more than an event venue: it is everything that happens inside it. Relationship and network building. Growth. Comfort. Adaptability. Practical solutions and great aesthetics. Attention to detail. Feeling at home as soon as you step inside. And, of course, it is also a space for leisure, which is not the antithesis of business.
Secondly, the surroundings are an important factor. This beautiful part of southern Spain where the weather is lovely all year round and where spectacular landscapes and charming traditions combine with unbeatable cuisine, an increasingly rich and varied offer of activities and experiences, accessible accommodation and places like FYCMA in Malaga, which turn events into must-attends, mean that success is always guaranteed. The Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Málaga team provides personalised, 360° consultancy in collaboration with an extensive network of partners and experts. And then there is the professionalism of the companies specialising in event planning in the Costa del Sol.
Some facts that you might not know about FYCMA
The FYCMA anniversary is the perfect excuse to spend a few moments taking in some of its most impressive figures. With 60,000m² divided into two pavilions with capacity for 900 and 600 people each and 19,500m² of exhibition space, Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Málaga also has two auditoriums with capacity for 400, four parallel rooms, 1,200 parking spaces, relaxation and dining areas, a Press Room, and many other facilities and services.
Source: FYCMA
With its curved elements and futuristic materials on the exterior, the FYCMA building was designed by Ángel Asenjo, from the Asenjo y Asociados architecture studio. The design fuses modernity and functionality and integrates cutting-edge technological tools. It is constantly being renewed and updated to become more sustainable and increase its accessibility credentials.
Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Málaga: upcoming events
Transfiere, Freakcon, Smart Agrifood Summit, Talent Woman and Greencities are just some of the events that have been hosted at FYCMA more than once. Over the coming months, Malaga’s Conference Centre will also be putting on a number of prestigious events, including:
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The 57th edition of Congreso Nacional de la SEMICYUC 2023 (4 to 7 June)
The annual Spanish get-together for the scientific community whose training and latest sector news make it a must-attend.
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DES 2023 (13 to 15 June)
An international leading event in digital transformation attended by directors and professionals from over 50 countries to share knowledge, present new launches and get up to speed.
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Gamepolis 2023 (21 to 23 July)
The greatest gaming event, bringing together players, fans, influencers, streamers, pioneers and students.
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S-Moving 2023 (20 to 21 September)
A Congress dedicated to smart mobility and sustainability. For all Spanish cities with Malaga as the host.
The (other) good news is that Palacio de Ferias y Exposiciones de Málaga is not the only trade fair and conference centre in the Costa del Sol. Discover other inspirational venues where you can host your event in the province and choose the one that is the best fit for you. The professional and innovative DMCs and service companies operating here will be on hand to advise you throughout the process to make your event a resounding success.
