The Official Calendar of International Trade Fairs, published by Spain’s ministry of economy, commerce and business, includes 39 shows organised by IFEMA Madrid, as well as another six organised by external operators to be held at the venue in the Spanish capital this year.
Madrid will host 44% of the national share of international trade fairs in Spain in 2024, according to the ministry, followed by Barcelona (22%) and Valencia (13%).
Other destinations hosting international trade fairs in the country and the percentage thereof include: Vizcaya (5%), Seville, Ourense and Pontevedra (3%), Valladolid, Alicante and Zaragoza (2%), and Malaga and Lleida (1%).
Promogift, the International Promotional Gift Trade Fair, kicks off the 2024 international fair calendar in Madrid, followed by returning events: FITUR, Genera, Intergift, Bisutex, Madridjoya, Momad, MBFWMadrid, Intersicop, Sicur, ARCOmadrid, AULA, International Higher Education and Ongoing Training Fair , RED+ INTERDIDAC Congress, Iberzoo+ Propet, Expodental, Expofranquicia, Expoóptica, Madrid Más Moto, Organic Food Iberia and Eco Living Iberia, SRR, TECMA, GREX World Congress, Fruit Attraction, Salón Look, FIAA, Feriarte, SIMO Educación, and the trade fairs of the construction and building sector for International Construction Week.