The Community of Madrid has increased foreign investment by +12.6% over the past five years, compared to a national decline of -3.4%.

To consolidate this leadership and continue to increase the attraction of foreign projects, the regional agency Invest in Madrid organizes a forum from November 18 to 20 Madrid Investment Foruma new meeting space between companies, administrations and prestigious national and international economists, where the attractiveness of the Community for foreign capital will be emphasized. This event will take place in addition to the capital and five other municipalities.

President Díaz Ayuso will open this forum in Alcobendas, a city that will present the impetus that the regional administration is giving to key economic sectors such as information and communication technology (ICT), biotechnology or aerospace. On the same day, Leganes will host a roundtable on research, development and innovation (R&D) and entrepreneurship.

On November 19, in Torrejón de Ardoz, the forecasts for the development of the Madrid industry will be analyzed, and in Las Rozas de Madrid, its position as a center digital from Southern Europe. Finally, on the 20th, the region’s global presence and connections to Latin America will be addressed in Aranjuez. The closing will take place at the Conde Duque Cultural Center in the capital.

According to official data, in the second quarter of 2024 Madrid received 3.738 million euros, or 7.940 in the amount accumulated for the year. In addition, it is home to 15,548 international companies that create 1.44 million jobs and have a turnover of 537,531 million. This presence spans 110 countries, with a particular focus on the US, France and the UK, and contributes to making the Community of Madrid a dynamic business ecosystem and a strategic destination for business expansion.

Diaz Ayuso travels to attract investment

Attracting foreign private initiatives is one of the most important activities of the regional executive power, as evidenced by the busy international agenda of President Diaz Ayuso in the USA, Great Britain, Israel, Mexico, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, France, Chile. and Germany. These trips have resulted in important project acquisitions, notably those of multinational corporations such as Siemens, Oracle, Pfizer, Deutsche Bank and NTT Data.

Director Invest in MadridLuis Socias noted that “Madrid is a safe and profitable bet that offers an exceptional combination of economic stability, skilled workers and developed infrastructure, creating opportunities and benefits for both companies and society.”

You can view the full program Madrid Investment Forum and register for free until space is filled at www.foroinvest.com.