manifestations of them), which contribute
to social cohesion, education, cultural
dissemination,
use
of the city and the
generation opportunities and synergies.
Several examples from 2015 may well
be mentioned here. Shows like the Smart
City Expo World Congress, Bizbarcelona
and The Internet of Things Solutions
World Congress attach great importance
to entrepreneurship, amoung others.
The Futura show, part of Educa-
tion Week, helps to generate a positive
dynamic between students and their
families. Handmade promotes the profes-
sionalization of people who started out in
the field of DIY.
BBB-Construmat awards prizes for
social innovation, the Boat Show takes
environmental challenges very much into
consideration in the Rorcual project to
support biodiversity, and the initiatives
launched by the aforementioned Smart
City Expo have a practical impact on the
city and its inhabitant. Other events, such
as Expominer, the Children’s Festival,
Barcelona Degusta and B-Travel, among
others, all have a social dimension.
Another aspect that illustrates Fira’s
Social Commitment is its dedication to
the environment and sustainability. Fira
takes steps to encourage recycling,
energy efficiency and the eco-design of
stands, among other actions aimed at
minimising the impact generated by its
activity (see page 36).
In the specific field of solidarity, Fira
collaborates with numerous institutions,
corporations and social organisations
engaged in providing support for the most
disadvantaged sectors of society, those
who are at risk of social exclusion or have
been particularly badly hit by the eco-
nomic crisis (long-term unemployed, over
45 job seekers, children with difficulties,
people with disabilities, young migrants,
etc., see page 34).
Intense activity
The year saw the institution working to
prepare new fairs and events related to
different fields of activity to be presented
over the course of 2016. These include:
iWater, focused on the water cycle
and water management solutions; and
Shows and events linked
to education also serve a
clearly collective purpose.
Fira’s Social Commitment is seen,
for example, in the institution’s
concern for the environment and
sustainability and cooperation with
social organisations
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