Conference and Activities Agenda Feria Hábitat València
Be amazed by everything that awaits you this September at Feria Hábitat València and Textilhogar.
VALÈNCIA CITY AGENDA
Ágora nude
Level 3 Pavilion 4
11:00 h.
Conference ‘Design and intellectual property’.
- Ivan Sempere , Padima.
12:00 h.
Conference on contemporary craftsmanship .
- Alberto Cavalli , executive director of the Michelangelo Foundation.
- Simoneta Gómez-Acebo, representative in Spain of the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftmanship.
- Ramón Vergara, curator of the TempoCraft exhibition and member of the Contemporary Arts and Crafts Association.
13:00 h.
Conference ‘Present and Future of Materials Prescription’ . Matter & Material Bank.
- Moderator: Xavi Calvo , Fundació del Disseny.
16:00 h.
Presentation of the Alicante Design Map.
Participants:
- Rafael Villar
- Andrea Alemany
- Vicent Martínez
- María Navarro
17:00 h.
Presentation of FITT-NESS Project (Fostering Innovation & Twin Transition for iNclusive EnvironmentS and Smart Homes).
With the participation of: APIMA and AMUEBLA
11:00 h.
Talk 25 years of Héctor Serrano, National Design Award winner .
- Hector Serrano, designer.
12:00 h.
Round Table Andreu World International Design Competition
Moderated by: Pilar Marcos , Interior Design editor and 2025 jury member
Participants:
- Ángela Montagud , 2024 jury member and founder of Clap Estudio;
- Alexander Rhein , winner of the 2024 Design Competition;
- Jesús Jimena , Head of Marketing at Andreu World
13:00 h.
Round table ‘Time and matter, highlighting contemporary craftsmanship through design’ .
Participants:
- Adrian Salvador
- Lucas Zaragosí
- Chisco Villar , Ministry of Culture and Sport. Government of Spain.
16:00 h.
Gomarco Conference: ‘Poor sleep is expensive: in your company’s results.’
- Dr. Núria Roure, psychologist and doctor of sleep medicine.
17:00 h.
Conference ‘ Habitat 360, the perfect alliance for your projects ‘.
· María de la Mata , industrial designer at FINSA
10:00 h.
Conference ‘Trends and new textile materials’ . AITEX.
11:00 h.
Presentation of the first edition of the ‘ DIN (National Interior Design) Awards ‘. CDICV
12:00 h.
Speaker, giving voice to Valencian design . Presentation of works. ADCV
13:00 h.
José Manuel Ferrero Conference ‘Design in Motion’.
16:00 h.
Conference ‘Building Bridges Between Industry Professionals.’
Participants: Mediterranean Architecture/Interior Design Federation.
17:00 h.
Tecnofit Conference: ‘ A career to the next level ‘.
· Carlos Tatay, former motorcycle racer and lecturer.
10:00 h.
Presentation of the ‘Habitat 2026 Trends Notebook’ .
Participants:
- AIDIMME
- ITC
- AITEX
11:00 h.
Round table ‘ When design and industry engage ‘.
Participants:
- Pilar Martínez-Cosentino , CEO of Cosentino
- Soledat Berbegal Roque , Advisor and Director of Brand Reputation
- Borja Fernández del Vallado Fernández-Bravo , Partner at L35 Architects
- Margarita Cantalapiedra Fuchs , Workplace Interior Designer StudioBanana
12:00 h.
Roundtable presentation of the book ‘The Present of Spanish Design’ .
Participants:
- ICEX
- Odosdesign
13:00 h.
Presentation ‘ Chocolates from Valencia ‘.
· Papila Design Studio.
Habitat Hotel
Level 3 Pavilion 3
10:30 h.
Professional Hotel Conference ‘ Tourism that adds up ‘.
Organized by HOSBEC
Participants:
- Fede Fuster , HOSBEC president
- Óscar Perelli , Executive Vice President of EXCELTUR
- Carlos Romero , Director of Strategic Projects at EXCELTUR
12:00 h.
Presentation: “The Exciting World of Hotel Brands and Their Expansion“
- Laura Huerta, Director of Interior Design at U. Interior Design
- Jesús Vecilla, CEO of Urcoisa
12:30 h.
Conference “How to Improve Resilience and Efficiency in Your Supply Chain“
Organized by: AIDIMME
Participants:
- Angel Marcos, Process Management and Sustainability Technician at AIDIMME
- María José Núñez, Head of Information Technology at AIDIMME
13:00 h.
Talk-colloquium on architecture and contract .
Participants:
- Hector Ruiz-Velázquez , architect. Ruizvelazquez Architecture & Design.
- Belén Moneo , architect and founding partner of Moneo Brock Studio.
Moderated by: Antonio Luna, ROOM Design.
16:00 h.
Talk ‘ The power of textiles in the design of contract spaces ‘
Participants:
- María José Alasa , Lamadrid Group.
- Francesc Rifé, designer.
- Arantxa Esnaola, Lamadrid Contract manager.
Moderated by:
- Ariadna Rousaud , Grupo Lamadrid marketing manager.
16:00 h.
Roundtable ‘The impact of sustainability on purchasing departments ‘.
Participants:
- Begoña Pastor , Sustainability Knowledge Manager at Angela IE.
- Romina Montero , Head of Sustainability and Quality at SH Hotels.
- Alaska Capel, Founder & CEO at Alaska Circular.
10:00 h.
Technical Conference ‘Legal structures for hotel operations’ .
- Presentation and context by Javier Calatayud
- Contractual structures for hotel operations: lease, management contract and franchise, by David Vich Comas .
- Corporate structures for hotel operations, by Israel García and Jaime Escrivá .
Garrigues responsible partners
In-person and online format
In-person registration
Online registration
Organized by GARRIGUES – CEHAT – HOSBEC
12:00 h.
“The Hotel Investor’s Compass” Conference : How to identify, evaluate, and capitalize on opportunities in the hotel sector .
- Albert Grau , co-head partner of Hospitalty Spain Cushman & Wakefield.
Organized by HOSBEC
13:00 h.
“Women in Office Design” Meeting.
Roundtable discussion : “Flexible Hotels & Living. Hospitality without limits.”
Presented by Harsha Kotak
Moderated by WOD Spain, Soledad Berbegal & Gracia Cardona
Speakers:
- Francesca Heathcote , from Teresa Sapey + Partners
- Irene Trujillo , from COWORD
- Laura Fernández , from AQ Acentor
- Sara Romero , from Romero & Vallejo
16:00 h.
Professional meeting ‘Eastern and Western Architecture’.
Coordinator: Simón Ventura, Alexandra Collection.
Participants:
- Steven Chen (CEO W Design China).
- Joshua Rice, designer and interior designer. USA.
Organized by: Alexandra Collection
17:00 h.
Conference ‘Home and Contract Materials in Fire Conditions: How to Evaluate Their Behavior’ . AITEX.
- Joan Risueño Cabanes, Fire Behavior Laboratory Manager.
10:00 h.
Presentation of the ‘ Barracas ‘ project for Hotel Habitat 2025.
- Tomás Alía, designer.
- Participating studies:
- Pascua Ortega
- Odosdesign
- Cosín Estudio
- Studio HC
- Estudio Caramba
- Studio MMain Martínez Medina
12:00 h.
Introducing ‘Traveling Well Seated ‘, the guide to the world’s best-designed hotels. Andreu World .
Participants:
- Marcel Benedito , director of the magazine Distrito Hotel
- Cutu Mazuelos , founder of Stone Design
- Ernesto Belloch , commercial director of Andreu World.
13:00 h.
Contemporary Crafts Talk. “Weaving Clay.”
- Presenter: Ana Isabel Fernández Samper, Director General of Crafts, Tourism, and Commerce of Castilla y La Mancha.
- Participants: Artisans and Tomás Alía (designer)
16:00 h.
Conference ‘Circular economy applied to the development of technical solutions for the home and contract sectors’ . AITEX.
- Eduardo Fages Santana, Head of G.I. Sustainability and Materials Technology at AITEX.
Organized by: AITEX
13:00 h.
Conference ‘ Ziclick, industrialized plug&play systems for interior renovation of hotels ‘
- Jacinto Seguí , Collaborative Development Director Finsa.
10:00 h.
Hotel & Contract Professional Conference
10:30 to 11:15 a.m. – Presentations. Section 1.
- Pedro García, Vivood.
- Joan Baptista Boronat, Arqueha
- Felipe Vietes, Ruiz Larrea Arquitectura
12:00 to 12:45 p.m. – Presentations. Section 2.
- Vicent Morant, GVI Gómez Vázquez International
- Gema Alfaro, Alfaro & Manrique
- Fran Silvestre, Fran Silvestre Architects
Moderators:
- Ramón Garayar, Tourism Asset Management.
- Jesús Menéndez, Estelea Hotels.
11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.- Round Table 1
- José Luque, Grupo Fuerte Hoteles
- Hilario Salvador, Indeco Global
- Raquel Sanjuán, Raquel Sanjuán Interior Design
- Sara Sanchis, Rusticae
- Guillem López, Finsa
- Elisa Navaez, Kave Home
12:45 to 1:30 p.m.- Round Table 2
- Carlos Castaño, Anrobox
- Pascual Jordán, OCN
- Cristina Mateo, TM Real Estate Group
- Santi Pérez, Mondragón Hospitaly
- Belén Pons, Zenova
- José Baillach, Minimal Suites
Exhibitors' agenda
11:00 h.
TempoCraft Opening and Press Tour. With Alberto Cavalli and Ramón Vergara .
Level 3
Santalucia Mobili Press Meeting . Presentation of the new Tulipa collection, with designer Stefano Spessotto .
Stand C54, Level 3, Hall 2 .
Daily streaming with Ecus Kids (Jesús Vélaz).
Stand B65, Level 3, Hall 1
Meeting and Plenary Session of the Governing Boards of the Council of Commercial Agents of the Valencian Community (CAVAC).
Appointment to Honorary Member of the Bar Association of Mr. José Vicente Morata and Appointment to Illustrious Commercial Agent of Mr. Antonio Soriano.
‘El Pan y la Sal’ Restaurant. Mall Level.
12:00 h.
Press Meeting with Karim Rashid . New collection for Nisi Family .
Distributor Stand 16, Level 2
12:30 h.
Sulion Press Meeting. Presentation of new lighting innovations 25/26.
Stand C19, Level 3, Hall 2.
13:00 h.
Meeting: Cubow and Textile Exploration, with Meike Harde (designer). Viccarbe
Stand . Level 3, Hall 1, Stand C20
La Premier Press Meeting . New collection presentation with Agatha Ruiz de la Prada .
Stand D45, Level 2, Hall 1 .
Awards Ceremony at the 2nd Alaska Circular Awards. Stand DT51, Level 3, Hall 4.
14:00 h.
Corston Press Brunch. Level 3, Hall 2, Stand C74. Interested parties here.
15:00 h.
Casadesús Press Meeting . Presentation of the new Alchemy collection .
Stand C30, Level 3, Hall 1 .
16:30 h.
Talk on children’s sleep with specialist Jesús Vélaz. Ecus .
Stand B65, Level 3, Hall 1
17:30 h.
Vicaldesign Cocktail .
Stand C36, Level 3, Hall 2
18:00 h.
COAC Valencia Centenary Honor Cup . Level 2 Distributor, Commercial Agents’ Association Stand.
10:00 h.
Official Opening. Marian Cano, Regional Minister of Innovation, Industry, Trade, and Tourism of the Valencian Government.
Central Forum
10:00 h.
Press Tour of the ’25 Years of Héctor Serrano’ exhibition. With Héctor Serrano .
Level 3, Hall 4.
Conference ” The Keys to Business Growth .”
Taught by: Enrique Aygües , Director of the SME Management Program.
Organized by: FEVAMA and Valencia Chamber of Commerce.
Next up is the presentation of the book “Ideas in the Air, Feet on the Ground” by Alejandro Bermejo, President of Fevama. Presented by Vicente Folgado, Honorary President of Fevama and Vice President of the Valencia Chamber of Commerce.
Joaquín Rodrigo Room I-II. Mall Level.
10:30 h.
Expert Store Masterclass (KHAMA) with Marcos Álvarez.
Ecus . Stand B65, Level 3, Hall 1.
11:00 h.
Press Meeting Bolon. New collections.
Stand A56 Nivel 3 Pabellón 2
Systemtronic Press Meeting . Presentation of the new Parallel and Verissimo collections, by Ximo Roca and Soraya Pla, respectively.
Stand A16, Level 3, Hall 1.
Press Meeting Point . Presentation of the Curio and Zuma collections, with designers Patrick Norguet and Boti De Dominicis .
Stand C11, Level 3, Hall 2.
Zavotti Press Meeting . Presentation of the new Rythm collection with Daniel Germani . Stand C22, Level 3, Hall 2 .
Daily streaming with KHAMA (Javier Vergara) ECUS .
Stand B65 Nivel 3 Pabellón 1
Press Breakfast with Grupo Lamadrid. Stand B31 Level 3 Hall 3
12:00 h.
Exclusive presentation. Mónica Armani presents Manto: inspiration, shape, and design. Talk with Pepa Casado. Viccarbe Stand.
Level 3, Hall 1, Stand C20
Vergés Press Meeting . Presentation of the new Care inclusive furniture collection with Emiliana Design . Cocktail and aperitif followed.
Stand C57, Level 3, Hall 2.
Vondom Press Meeting . Presentation of the new Mel collection with Ramón Esteve . Brunch & Coffee.
Stand B11, Level 3, Hall 1.
Woop Rugs Press Meeting . Presentation of new collections with Manex Bilbao Studio .
Stand B63, Level 3, Hall 2.
12:30 h.
Cancio Press Meeting . Alcor collection presentation, with Manel Molina .
Stand C22, Level 3, Hall 1 .
Uecko Press Meeting . Presentation of the Stelo collection with Francesc Rifé .
Stand A29, Level 1, Hall 3 .
Vondom Press Meeting. 2025 Collection Preview by Eugeni Quitllet. Stand B11, Level 3, Hall 1
13:00 h.
Butobath Press Meeting . Meeting with Summumstudio .
Stand D12, Level 3, Hall 1
Beltá Frajumar Press Meeting. Presentation of new collections with Jorge Pensi.
Stand A57, Level 3, Hall 2
Music and networking. ECUS .
Stand B65, Level 3, Hall 1
14:00 h.
Press Cocktail Actiu.
Stand B19 Nivel 3 Pabellón 1
15:00 h.
Coffee & News Ofitres.
Stand c11 Level 3 Hall 1
16:00 h.
Press Meeting ‘The Natural Way‘ Greenarea. Stand E11 N3 P1
Coffee Break IXIA & DENZO . Trend Tour.
Stand B9 Level 2 Pavilion 2
Recording of the podcast ‘Unmaking the Bed’, with Marcos Álvarez. ECUS .
Stand B65, Level 3, Hall 1
17:00 h.
Unika Living Sessions with Nemsia DJ. Stand D16 Level 3 Hall 4
17:30 h.
Andreu World Press Meeting . New product presentation and showroom visit.
Andreu World Stand. Level 3, Hall 2, Stand A11
Recording of the KHAMA Hotel podcast “Hotel Sapiens” with Tomás Alía. Stand B65, Level 3, Hall 1
18:00 h.
COAC Valencia Centenary Honor Cup . Level 2 Distributor, Commercial Agents’ Association Stand.
10:00 h.
Recording of the KHAMA Hotel podcast ‘Hotel Sapiens’ with Tomás Alía.
ECUS . Stand B65, Level 3, Hall 1.
11:00 h.
Press Meeting Tarimatec & Summumstudio .
Stand B34 Level 3 Pavilion 4
Daily streaming with Senttix (Pedro de Gea).
ECU . Stand B65 Level 3 Pavilion 1
11:20 h.
Press Meeting and “Valencian Breakfast” hosted by the ADCV . The “Altavoz” meeting was held beforehand at Ágora Nude.
Level 3, Entrance Hall 4.
12:00 h.
Interview with Martín Berasategui .
ECUS . Stand B65, Level 3, Hall 1
Conference on ‘Digitalization, Customs, and the Future of Logistics’.
Participants:
- Marta Alborch, Port Authority of Valencia.
- Nerea Rodríguez, Directorate General of Customs.
- Lourdes Morales, NUMA (Customs Management).
Organized by ANIEME. Limited places. Register here
Miguel Leiro and Viccarbe: A conversation between National Design Award winners. Viccarbe Stand. Level 3, Hall 1, Stand C20
13:00 h.
DEMOCRÀCIA® conceptualizes Viccarbe’s 25th anniversary. Viccarbe Stand. Level 3, Hall 1, Stand C20
15:00 h.
Book signing and photocall with Martín Berasategui.
ECUS . Stand B65, Level 3, Hall 1
15:30 h.
Unika Talk (Intimate Chat). Stand D16, Level 3, Hall 4
16:30 h.
Afterwork Party, with live music. ECUS .
Stand B65, Level 3, Hall 1
17:30 h.
18:00 h.
Vicalhome and Concept Cocktail .
Stand C6, Level 3, Hall 4
COAC Valencia Centenary Honor Cup . Level 2 Distributor, Commercial Agents’ Association Stand.
19:00 h.
DIN Awards Ceremony for Best National Interior Design. CCCC Centre del Carme Cultura Contemporània (C/ Museu 2, Valencia) | Free admission until full capacity is reached.
19:30 h.
Spanish Design Night. Organized by: Renowned Brands Forum . Veles e Vents Building, Valencia Marina . Register here .
10:00 h.
Mister Wills Press Meeting. Presentation of new collections with designers Bruno Bermúdez and Adrián Gómez.
Stand A45, Level 2, Hall 2.
10:00 h.
ECUS Round Table – Senttix with
- Alberto Calderón (Somcasa – Senttix Andorra), Alejandro Arrufat (JackBeds), José Luis Ezquerra (commercial director Grupo Rey/Tuco), Pedro de Gea and Conrado Padilla as moderators.
ECU. Stand B65 Level 3 Pavilion 1
12:00 h.
Daily streaming with ECUS (Pedro de Gea). Stand B65, Level 3, Hall 1
13:00 h.
Butobath Press Meeting. Meeting with Lamamba Studio. Stand D12, Level 3, Hall 1
16:00 h.
Cocktail Kodu.
Stand A7 Level 2 Hall 2
Unika x Bico de Xeado. Artisanal ice cream tasting. Stand D16, Level 3, Hall 4