EVENT REPORT
The programme also featured the 16th edition of the Innovation Awards by BIEMH, organised by AFM Cluster and BEC. The award for innovation in machine tools, components, accessories and tools was granted ex aequo to IBARMIA and ZAYER. In additive manufacturing and 3D printing, the winner was SICNOVA. LANTEK was recognized in the digitalisation category and SORALUCE in automation. The new award for the most innovative exhibition proposal by an importer went to INTERMAHER.
BIEMH Innovation Award winners.
Professional networking was further strengthened through the WIN – Women in Industry initiative, organised by PWN( Professional Women’ s Network) with conferences, panel discussions and dialogue spaces aimed at highlighting women’ s roles in industry and fostering cultural transformation towards greater diversity and parity.
Social activities included the Welcome Reception on the first day, the reception for buyer visitors hosted by Barakaldo City Council and a new edition of BIEMH Fest at Azkuna Zentroa – Alhóndiga Bilbao.
Employment and professional development in the industrial sector took centre stage at BIEMH through the WORKinn Talent Hub, the dedicated space for showcasing career opportunities in the industry. This edition featured more than 30 companies and organisations presenting over 370 job opportunities and sharing direct insights into their recruitment processes and the most in-demand profiles. A total of 4,128 students from 92 educational centres and 504 teachers visited BEC.
Throughout the week, the forum brought together students, professionals and jobseekers, offering access to the industrial labour market through the Employment Forum, the Inspire Area— with hands-on experiences to explore different careers— and a Food & Art Area that provided a relaxed atmosphere for exchanging ideas and networking.
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