Last Thursday, November 28th, at the Assembly Hall of USURBILGO LANBIDE ESKOLA (Gipuzkoa), we had the honor of co-organizing, alongside Zubigune Fundazioa, CONAIF, and Instagi – the Association of Installers and Maintainers of Gipuzkoa, a special conference dedicated to exploring the present and future of Smart Buildings.
This event, held as part of the European SEBCoVE project (Smart Electricity for Buildings – Centres of Vocational Excellence), brought together experts, researchers, and companies in the fields of installation, electricity, renewables, and smart technologies, as well as representatives from the education sector. Together, we discussed technological trends, sustainability, and training challenges in an industry that is constantly evolving.
💡 Key highlights of the event:
- High-quality presentations: From advanced automation to the integration of renewables, each talk provided a unique perspective on how smart technologies are transforming the building sector and how we can better prepare future professionals.
- Dynamic roundtable discussion: Representatives from companies, associations, educational institutions, and construction industry clusters debated how vocational education and training (VET) can meet the demands of a rapidly evolving market and how the sector must adapt to regional needs and technological changes.
🌟 Speakers and participants in the event:
- Jesús Rosel – MLAKOOP Mondragon Lingua Alecop S. Coop.
- Gorka Gaztelumendi – TKNIKA
- Alex Horna Sánchez – Nexmachina
- Nora Mendoza – Donostia Sustapena – Fomento San Sebastián
- Victor Pernía Díaz – CONAIF
- Toni Sánchez Poyato – Schneider Electric
- Ricardo Pérez de Zabalza – Vaillant Group
- Borja Ramos Mañero – ORKLI
- Noelia Vicente Gómez – TECNALIA Research & Innovation
- Santiago Cousillas – Instagi – Association of Installers and Maintainers of Gipuzkoa
- Benito Mediero Lozano – ISTA
- Cristina Zurita – BUILD:INN, Basque Construction Cluster
- Ander Mauleón – Zubigune Fundazioa
🌍 The SEBCoVE project aims to develop four Centres of Vocational Excellence in Europe, including Euskadi, to foster collaboration between businesses, educational centers, and technology institutions. This initiative ensures that vocational training keeps pace with technological and sustainability challenges in the future.
📹 For those who couldn’t attend, here is the event recording:
https://lnkd.in/ddsU7u2t
At MLAKOOP, we deeply appreciate all speakers, participants, and organizers who made this event a success. Let’s keep moving forward towards a smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive future!
📸 Here are some images capturing the highlights of the event.
