Gijón/Xixón is a citydynamic,creativeandopento knowledge. Its solid innovation ecosystem, driven by universities, technology centers, companies and research spaces, makes it an ideal environment for holding conferences, meetings and professional events.
The city is committed to the development of strategic sectors, the transfer of knowledge and collaboration betweenscientific field,businessandinstitutional. It is recognized as theAsturian capital of innovation, integrating science and technology with art and culture. Its strategic engine focuses on the ecosystemMargarita Salas Knowledge Mile, where the University Campus, the Science and Technology Park and business centers collaborate.
Celebrating an event in Gijón/Xixón means doing so in a destination that inspires newideas, favors the exchange ofknowledgeand offers a perfect context to generateconnectionsof value.
The Knowledge Mile
Gijón concentrates the most important research ecosystem in Asturias, with a production that represents the6.95% of regional GDPand the25% of R&Dand exports from the entire autonomous community.
This unique environment brings together more than 45 research groups, 120 companies, 7,000 professionals and several R&D&i centers, creating the perfect environment for the exchange of knowledge between innovative family businesses.
- Integrated Campus of the University of Oviedo
- Labor City of Culture
- Atlantic Botanical Garden
Gijón has held the distinction of City of Science and Innovation since 2010, in the category of cities with more than 100,000 inhabitants.