Venue & Hospitality

Conference Dates: August 01-02, 2024

Hotel Services & Amenities

  • Audio/Visual Equipment Rental.
  • Business Center.
  • Business Phone Service.
  • Complimentary Printing Service.
  • Express Mail.
  • Fax.
  • Meeting Rooms.
  • Office Rental.
  • Photo Copying Service.
  • Secretarial Service.
  • Telex.
  • Typewriter.
  • Video Conference.
  • Video Messaging.
  • Video Phone.
  • ATM.
  • Baggage Storage.

Transportation

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About City

Madrid, Spain's vibrant capital and its most populous city, boasts a population of nearly 3.4 million residents, with its metropolitan area encompassing approximately 6.7 million people. In the European Union, it stands as the second-largest city, yielding only to Berlin within its administrative boundaries. Additionally, Madrid's monocentric metropolitan area ranks second in the EU, outdone solely by Paris. The city covers a geographical expanse of 604.3 km2 (233.3 sq mi).

Positioned in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula along the banks of the River Manzanares, Madrid has been the continuous capital of Spain since 1561 and of the autonomous community of Madrid since 1983. It serves as the nation's political, economic, and cultural epicenter, situated on an elevated plain roughly 300 km (190 mi) from the nearest coastline. Madrid experiences a climate characterized by hot summers and cool winters and is under the leadership of Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida from the People's Party.

Madrid's urban agglomeration boasts the second-largest GDP in the European Union, wielding significant influence across politics, education, entertainment, environment, media, fashion, science, culture, and the arts. This multifaceted prominence cements its status as a major global city. Its economic prowess, high quality of life, and market size position Madrid as the primary financial and economic hub not only of the Iberian Peninsula but also of Southern Europe. The metropolitan area hosts major Spanish corporations such as Telefónica, Iberia, BBVA, and FCC, and serves as the epicenter for the majority of the country's banking operations, making it the Spanish-speaking city with the highest number of web pages.

Madrid stands as the headquarters for numerous international organizations, including the UN's World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Ibero-American General Secretariat (SEGIB), the Organization of Ibero-American States (OEI), and the Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB). It is also home to key institutions dedicated to the promotion and regulation of the Spanish language, such as the Standing Committee of the Association of Spanish Language Academies, the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), the Instituto Cervantes, and the Foundation of Emerging Spanish. The city hosts renowned fairs like FITUR, ARCO, SIMO TCI, and Madrid Fashion Week, and boasts two world-famous football clubs, Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid.

While Madrid showcases modern infrastructure, it diligently preserves the historical charm of its neighborhoods and streets. Its iconic landmarks encompass the illustrious Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace of Madrid, the Royal Theatre housing its meticulously restored 1850 Opera House, and the picturesque Buen Retiro Park, established in 1631. The 19th-century National Library, founded in 1712 and housing Spain's historical archives, is another treasure. National museums abound, including the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofía Museum showcasing modern art, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, which complements the collections of the other two. The Cibeles Palace and Fountain have emerged as enduring symbols of this remarkable city.

Attractions & Landmarks

City Highlights