On November 5th and 6th, OVIA took part in the International Meeting of the EABID – European Association of Business and Industrial Districts, held in Barcelona, at the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, under the theme “European Industrial & Business Parks: A Shared Roadmap for Economic Strength.”
The event brought together representatives from several European countries, including Ireland, the United Kingdom, Finland, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Portugal, and Spain, and gathered institutional leaders and managers of business and industrial districts who share the goal of strengthening cooperation and competitiveness among Europe’s business and industrial parks.
During the meeting, Tiago Sousa Dias, Secretary-General of OVIA, was appointed Secretary-General of EABID, taking on a central role in coordinating and consolidating the European network. This appointment represents a recognition of the role of Oeiras and OVIA in promoting innovation, sustainability, and collaborative governance across business ecosystems within the European context.
The meeting focused on defining a governance structure and a common funding model, aimed at launching Phase 0 of EABID, designed to strengthen the unified voice of Europe’s industrial and business zones. Discussions also addressed strategies for sustainability, technological development, and international cooperation, with the goal of transforming business parks into competitive and sustainable ecosystems that generate employment and value for local communities.
OVIA’s participation in this meeting reinforces Oeiras Valley’s position as a European benchmark, committed to innovation, investment, and transnational cooperation, and actively contributing to the building of a more cohesive, technological, and sustainable Europe.
