On 10 July, ASCAME President Dr. Josep Santacreu took part in the official opening of the second day of the MedCat Days 2026 in Barcelona, an edition fully centred on the opportunity that the Pact for the Mediterranean represents for building a Mediterranean that is stronger, more connected and better prepared for the challenges ahead. He was accompanied by Mr.
As part of the 30th anniversary celebrations of the Barcelona Process —an initiative launched in 1995 to strengthen cooperation between Europe and the Mediterranean—Barcelona will host the Euro-Mediterranean Economic & Business Forum on November 18 and 19. The event will take place in the iconic Llotja de Mar building and is co-organised by the Chamber of Commerce of Barcelona and
The celebration of the 21st edition of MedaLogistics at Fira Barcelona, within the framework of SIL 2025, takes place amid a period of profound transformation in global trade. Geopolitical dynamics are increasingly shaping economic decisions, with escalating tensions between the United States and China, mounting challenges to multilateral agreements, and ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and the Red Sea. These
Within the ‘New Africa Business Development Forum’, held in the framework of MedaWeek 2024, Mediterranean economic leaders, investors, policymakers, and industry experts explored the multifaceted opportunities and challenges in Africa’s dynamic economic landscape. This forum emphasized the importance of tailored approaches to individual African countries, the need for robust infrastructure, and the potential of key sectors such as tourism, hospitality,
After the success of the first edition of the ‘Mediterranean – Canada Business Forum’ at MedaWeek Barcelona 2024, ASCAME gives all its members and partners and members a new opportunity to expand international alliances and promote their presence in the Canadian market. In the framework of the upcoming World of Travel, Trade & Taste Expo 2025, to be held from
For the 21st consecutive year, SIL Barcelona, the leading exhibition for logistics, transport, intralogistics, and supply chain in Southern Europe, will host MedaLogistics, which for two decades has become the most important logistics summit in the Mediterranean. The summit, organized by ASCAME and Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona, in collaboration with the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Mediterranean companies, chambers of commerce, and institutional and business organisations attended on the 20th of February a webinar hosted by ASCAME to have more details about the Mediterranean Pavilion at the World of Travel, Trade & Taste Expo 2025, which will take place from the 29th to the 31st of May at Metro Toronto Convention Centre (Toronto, Canada). The initiative,
Countdown to MedaLogistics Week 2025, which will be held on the 18th and 19th of June in the framework of SIL Barcelona. Organized once again by ASCAME and Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona, in collaboration with the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Port of Barcelona, this new edition will focus on the Mediterranean as a pivotal
The Mediterranean region, a vital trade and cultural hub, is grappling with political instability, climate change, and social tensions. Closing investment gaps, particularly in green energy, infrastructure, human capital, and technology, is essential to fostering a resilient and sustainable future. Despite some economic recovery, the outlook remains uncertain due to fiscal constraints and structural inefficiencies. Addressing these challenges requires bold
In September, we had the chance to explore the cooperation opportunities between the Mediterranean and the Canadian companies in the framework of the webinar Unlock the potential for cooperation between Mediterranean SMEs in the Mediterranean and Canada. The webinar, hosted by ASCAME and the Canadian Chamber in Italy, focused on emerging sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of