• Professionals and companies from the logistics and transport sector,  including industrial machinery, warehousing, digital transformation and automation, will meet on 4 and 5 February at the Agüimes Exhibition Centre
• A total of 46 companies have already registered to participate in the first edition of FILCA, the Canary Islands Logistics Innovation Fair. This will be a space not only to showcase products and services, but also to foster professional connections and generate business opportunities

Gran Canaria will become the meeting point for the logistics industry in the archipelago during the two days of this pioneering event. The Agüimes Exhibition Centre will host this first edition of FILCA, an event promoted by the Cabildo of Gran Canaria and organised by Infecar – Feria de Gran Canaria, as part of a broader objective to expand the island’s trade fair activity beyond the capital.

During the official presentation, the president of the Cabildo, Antonio Morales, announced that “this fair marks the beginning of a new stage in which we are taking Infecar’s activity to other parts of the island.” He explained that “the evolution of Infecar in recent years has been extraordinary. It has consolidated a brand and a way of driving economic development through public-private collaboration. This process has led us to modernise the venue, reorganise it and create new infrastructure. In the coming weeks, we will begin executing this project, which will involve relocating most of our activity beyond Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.”

FILCA is the first initiative to emerge from the collaboration agreement signed between the Cabildo and the Agüimes Town Council. While Infecar’s facilities undergo modernisation, part of its activity will be hosted at the Agüimes Exhibition Centre, “a space with enormous potential,” said Morales.

For Agüimes, hosting FILCA at its venue represents a meaningful step. Mayor Óscar Hernández stated that “this event brings to life the original purpose of this venue: to become a point of reference for hosting gatherings that drive economic activity.” He went on to explain that the agreement with Infecar “will allow us to plan the year-round use of this facility. We don’t want it to be just a one-off alternative while the construction works take place. Our goal is for it to become a permanent option, helping diversify economic activity across the island of Gran Canaria, whether through the Cabildo or through business initiatives.”

FILCA aims to offer the logistics sector a space for sharing knowledge and experiences, as well as discovering trends and innovations that are already transforming the way the industry operates. Promoted by the island government and organised by Infecar, the fair reflects Gran Canaria’s commitment to innovation, sustainability and efficiency in a sector that is key to the economic development of the islands.

With a focus on logistics, transport, warehousing, digitalisation, automation and industrial machinery, the event provides the ideal setting for key players to present strategies that improve efficiency and introduce tools to optimise supply chain operations. It also creates an opportunity for meaningful dialogue between professionals, institutions and companies.

In addition to the exhibition area, the fair will feature a conference programme over both mornings. On 4 February, after the official opening, the event will begin with a roundtable titled “Logistics as a strategic axis for the Canary Islands”, followed by a session on “Goods mobility in the islands.” In the afternoon, attendees will hear from Yaiza Canosa, CEO and founder of the logistics startup GOI, in an inspiring conversation about “The future of logistics.” The day will end with a roundtable on logistics and digitalisation.

On 5 February, the programme will include a roundtable on “Ports and sustainable logistics in the Canary Islands,” followed by a session on “Customs and taxation applied to Canary Islands logistics,” and will close with a discussion titled “Network of logistics platforms and operational hubs.”

The fair will also host a commercial exhibition area, where the 46 participating companies will present their latest products, services and technological solutions. This space is designed to facilitate professional interaction and encourage new business opportunities between companies and attendees. The application process remains open for any company wishing to secure a spot and increase its visibility in a highly targeted environment.

Attendees will also have access to a meeting area and a networking lounge, offering a more informal space for participants to interact, exchange ideas and build relationships.

Entry to the fair is free, upon registration at www.filca.es.

FILCA is promoted and funded by the Cabildo of Gran Canaria, organised by Infecar, and supported by the Agüimes Town Council. It is also backed by several strategic partners committed to modernising the Canary Islands’ business ecosystem, including the Association of Entrepreneurs of the Arinaga Industrial Zone (AENAGA), the Arinaga Business Area Conservation Entity (ECOAGA) and the Chamber of Commerce of Gran Canaria.

Moreover, numerous institutions and companies have confirmed their support for this first edition through sponsorship. These include the Port Authority of Las Palmas, Fred Olsen, Grupo Raminatrans, specialists in international logistics, ICP Canarias, leaders in integrated logistics and distribution, JSV Move to Green, a company focused on sustainable transport, CopiCanarias Group, experts in IT and digital transformation solutions, and Tonik24 Trading, which provides logistics brokerage between Germany and the Canary Islands through its innovative online order management software, alogtra PRO.