Conferences and congress

Benidorm offers more than great hotels and weather. Its organizational experience, innovation, and versatile spaces make it a top destination for congresses, conventions, and forums.

From tech summits to health, business or creative gatherings, Benidorm stands as a Mediterranean benchmark in meeting tourism and professional events.

Digital Tourist 2025

• 📅 June 5–6, 2025

• 📍 Benidorm Cultural Centre

• 🏛️ Organized by AMETIC with Visit Benidorm and City Council

Spain’s leading forum on the digital transformation of smart tourist destinations. With over 400 professionals attending, it tackled AI, digital twins, governance, accessibility, cybersecurity and more. Prestigious Digital Tourist Awards were presented, and innovative national projects were shared.

BS Spain World Congress – Gamer Edition

• 📅 February 21–23, 2025

• 📍 Gran Hotel Bali

• 🏛️ Organized by Alfonso & Mónica Events

One of southern Europe’s top social dance congresses. The 2025 edition merged salsa, bachata and kizomba with the gaming universe, offering over 60 workshops, international artists, theme parties and video game competitions.

Mediterranean Professionals Congress

• 📅 February 2025

• 📍 Meliá Villaitana Hotel

A multidisciplinary forum with keynote talks, roundtables, and working groups on tourism sustainability, education, healthcare, and institutional cooperation — all within an inspiring and professional Mediterranean environment.

SEMES CV Emergency Medicine Congress

• 📅 November 10–11, 2022

• 📍 Meliá Villaitana Hotel

• 🏛️ Organized by SEMES Comunidad Valenciana

Over 300 professionals attended sessions on advanced clinical simulations, mass casualty management, emergency protocols, and hospital organization. A scientific congress held in a high-comfort setting.

OPC Spain Congress 2023

• 📍 Four Points by Sheraton and Terra Mítica

• 🏛️ Organized by the Spanish Federation of PCOs

A key national gathering for professional congress organizers. It featured conferences, workshops, an exhibition area, and experiential sessions. Benidorm stood out for its logistical efficiency, hospitality, and sustainability approach.

M&I Forum Benidorm 2019

• 📅 April 2019

• 👥 180+ European MICE buyers and suppliers

• 📍 Premium hotels (4-5⭐)

A high-level B2B event with scheduled meetings, showcookings, team-building and a closing gala. Marked a turning point in Benidorm’s premium positioning in the international congress sector.

Iberian / Global MICE Forum

• 📅 Latest edition: 2023

• 📍 Meliá Villaitana, Asia Gardens, Four Points by Sheraton

These forums connect international buyers with Spain’s MICE offering. Benidorm was selected multiple times thanks to its hotel capacity, diverse venues and appealing destination experiences.

National Artisan Ice Cream Makers Congress

• 📅 2022

• 📍 Meliá Villaitana Hotel

• 🏛️ Organized by ANHCEA

A national event for professionals in the artisan ice cream sector. Technical talks, demos, tastings, and industry trends were presented in a relaxed and gastronomic setting.

ANACER Congress

• 📅 2023 (estimated)

• 📍 Meliá Villaitana Hotel

• 🏛️ Organized by the National Association of Assisted Reproduction Clinics

Covered embryology, genetic diagnostics, bioethics, fertility techniques, and legal aspects. With researchers, biotech firms and clinics in attendance, Benidorm remains a top destination for this specialized congress.

Tyrius Women’s Association Annual Meeting

• 📅 2025

• 📍 Meliá Benidorm Hotel

• 🏛️ Organized by Tyrius

More than 200 women from across the Valencian Community gathered for the event themed "The power of solidarity to transform the world". It included expert talks, workshops and cultural outings around Benidorm.

XII Benidorm Tourism Conference – AVE

• 📅 2025

• 📍 Meliá Villaitana Hotel

• 🏛️ Organized by AVE, AEFA, HOSBEC, APD, CEV, EDEM, Alicante Chamber

This business-oriented forum brought together 350 professionals to discuss tourism’s future under the motto #youaretourism. Benidorm reaffirmed its role as a strategic, innovation-driven tourism hub.