Gran Canaria Convention Bureau

Seatrade Cruise Med
2026-09-16 - 2026-09-17 | Puerto de Cruceros de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
The Mediterranean consistently ranks as the world’s second most-popular cruising destination with MedCruise ports recording almost 36m passenger movements in 2024 – a 9% year-on-year increase. In terms of cruise calls, there were 15.8k across the Mediterranean and adjoining seas last year. More than 50% of the new cruise ships delivering in 2026 will debut in the Mediterranean. Luxury cruise deployment in the Mediterranean has surged by 50% over two years, and the Atlantic Islands are also showing strong growth. It is against this backdrop that Seatrade Cruise Med 2026 returns focussing fully on this dynamic cruising arena.

Canarias Destino Startup
2026-10-07 - 2026-10-09 | Palacio de Congresos de Canarias – Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, Ctra. del Rincón, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, 35010, España
The largest national event for entrepreneurship and innovation in the Canary Islands, where you can find the main players in the ecosystem: Canary Islands startups and SMEs, entrepreneurial initiatives from the archipelago, organizations of interest, and investors from across the country.
The next edition of Canarias Destino Startup returns in a fair format with stands for startups, entities, and companies, as well as talks and roundtable discussions.
In 2026, we will celebrate our fourth edition, with the aim of continuing to boost the innovative business ecosystem in the Canary Islands to attract investment, position the Canary Islands as a startup hub, consolidate local innovative initiatives as benchmark models, and strengthen the support network among women entrepreneurs.

71 Congreso de la Sociedad Española de Farmacia Hospitalaria (SEFH)
2026-10-21 - 2026-10-23 | Expomeloneras, Plaza de las Convenciones, Maspalomas, Las Palmas, 35100, España
It is an honour to welcome you to the 71st Congress of the Spanish Society of Hospital Pharmacy (SEFH), to be held in Gran Canaria from 21 to 23 October 2026.
Under the theme ‘From science to the patient: healthcare without barriers’, we invite you to reflect, share and move forward together on the present and future challenges facing our speciality. Once again, this congress aims to be a space for collective learning, inspiration and professional growth, where we can explore new opportunities and continue to build a Hospital Pharmacy that is stronger, more innovative and more attuned to the needs of our patients.
Gran Canaria is a unique, diverse and open island, a natural meeting point for cultures and knowledge. Its tradition of hospitality, its scientific dynamism and its welcoming spirit make it an exceptional venue for hosting our congress and, together, shaping the future of Hospital Pharmacy.
We encourage you to take part in the 71st Congress of the Spanish Society of Hospital Pharmacy, an event designed to share experiences, strengthen ties and continue to promote the excellence of our profession together.

XLII Congreso de la Sociedad Española de Ciencias Fisiológicas
2026-11-18 - 2026-11-20 | Paraninfo – ULPGC
**The 42nd Congress of the Spanish Society of Physiological Sciences** will take place in **Las Palmas de Gran Canaria** on **18, 19 and 20 November 2026**. This new edition represents both a renewed opportunity and an exciting challenge for the Organising Committee, which is committed to maintaining the high scientific standards and active participation that have characterised our meetings in recent years.
The Congress will once again provide a unique forum for the exchange of knowledge across the basic, translational and clinical fields of Physiological Sciences. We aim for these sessions to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, encourage new collaborations between national and international research groups, and serve as a platform for presenting innovative research that contributes to the advancement of our discipline.
The scientific programme will address the most current topics in Physiology through thematic symposia, oral communications and poster sessions reflecting the diversity and excellence of our field. Without doubt, the true success of the Congress will depend on your presence and active participation, sharing results, exchanging ideas and working together to shape the future of Physiology.
The sessions will take place in the exceptional setting of **Las Palmas de Gran Canaria**, a city open to the Atlantic and a bridge between continents, offering an outstanding environment for both scientific exchange and personal interaction. Moreover, this venue holds special significance for our community: we will gather in the city where the eminent physiologist **Dr Juan Negrín** was born, a key figure in the development of modern Physiology in Spain and an internationally recognised scholar for his outstanding academic and scientific achievements.
Mindful of this legacy, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is preparing to welcome leading experts in national and international physiology, with the aim of honouring Dr Negrín’s memory through the pursuit of knowledge, scientific excellence and collaboration—the very principles that defined his career. We are confident that this Congress will not only provide a forum of the highest academic standard, but will also serve as a source of inspiration and a tribute to our shared scientific heritage.
