Digital buyer journeys
What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Notable exhibitors
Companies exhibiting at Ecofira 2026 include A.T. MEDTRA, S.L., ABERVIAN, S.R.L., ACCIONA, ACRILATOS SAU and Acteco SL.
- A.T. MEDTRA, S.L.
- ABERVIAN, S.R.L.
- ACCIONA
- ACRILATOS SAU
- Acteco SL
Event overview
Overview
Ecofira 2026 is the leading event for environmental solutions, showcasing innovations in waste management, recycling, and ecological technologies. This year, the fair will host various activities and forums, including the Ecoforum, focusing on sustainability and ecological transition.
With a strong emphasis on networking and collaboration, Ecofira attracts professionals from various sectors dedicated to environmental management. Ecofira 2026 takes place in Valencia, Spain.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: Ecofira is staged at Feria Valencia on Avenida de las Ferias in Valencia, Spain, with the 2026 edition scheduled in November - confirm the exact opening dates, hall number and daily hours on ecofira.feriavalencia.com before booking travel.
- 2Sector Scope: an environmental solutions and ecological transition fair covering municipal waste collection and separation, sorting and material recovery, organic and WEEE treatment, industrial water reuse and leak detection, air quality and emissions control
- 3Who Should Attend: municipal and regional environmental technicians, waste and water utility engineers, recycling plant operators, environmental consultancies, industrial sustainability and facility managers, and research teams specifying equipment for funded projects.
- 4Entry and Registration: a professional fair with free entry for trade visitors who register in advance; badge collection at the Feria Valencia access gates normally requires the registration QR code plus photo ID or a business card.
- 5Buyer Geography: the audience is weighted toward Spanish municipal concessionaires, regional waste agencies and Mediterranean environmental contractors, with international technology suppliers using Ecofira as the Iberian meeting point for public-tender conversations.
Why visit
Visitors will gain insights into the latest environmental technologies and solutions, network with industry leaders, and participate in engaging discussions on sustainability. Dates and Venue: Ecofira 2026 runs from November 10 to 12, 2026 at Feria Valencia, Spain. Buyer Authority: Attendees include environmental professionals, municipal technicians, and industry leaders.
Why exhibit
Ecofira places exhibitors directly in front of Spanish municipal technicians, waste-management operators and environmental consultancies that specify and buy equipment for their own facilities. Stands are typically staffed by technical and commercial teams, and the show runs alongside other Feria Valencia events in the same week, so conversations are with people already budgeting for the current purchasing cycle rather than general public visitors.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Municipal environmental and waste technicians comparing collection fleets, bins, containerisation and separate-collection schemes for city contracts
Regional and local government officers responsible for recycling targets, street cleaning, air-quality plans and climate programmes
Waste and water utility engineers specifying sorting lines, composting and anaerobic digestion plants, and network leak-detection systems
Environmental consultancies and engineering firms sourcing technology and references to build client proposals and public tenders
Industrial facility, EHS and sustainability managers evaluating waste, effluent, emission and reuse solutions for their own sites
Recycling and recovery plant operators looking for upgrades, screening, shredding and quality-control equipment
Academic and research teams working on circular-economy, water-reuse and environmental monitoring projects
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Suppliers of waste collection fleets, containers, bins, underground systems and street-cleaning equipment
Sorting, shredding, screening, composting and anaerobic digestion technology providers for municipal and industrial waste streams
Recycling and recovery specialists for packaging, WEEE, tyres, construction and demolition waste and scrap metals
Water treatment, reuse, desalination, irrigation efficiency and leak-detection system vendors for municipalities and industry
Air-quality monitoring, filtration, odour and emissions-control specialists
Ecological construction material producers, environmental engineering contractors and remediation services
Consultancies, laboratories, certification bodies and digital platforms for waste data, PAYT schemes and environmental compliance
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Municipal waste collection and container systems
Recycling, sorting and material recovery plant
Air-quality and emissions monitoring equipment
Water treatment, reuse and distribution technology
Ecological construction materials and soil remediation systems
Environmental engineering, consultancy and measurement services
Location & Facilities
Venue
Feria Valencia
Valencia, Spain
Facilities
Parking
Feria Valencia in Valencia typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Feria Valencia in Valencia typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Feria Valencia for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Free registration
Who runs the show
Organisers
Feria Valencia
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Valencia, Spain
Why it matters
Attending Ecofira 2026 on 2026-11-10 to 2026-11-12 in Valencia lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
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Hybrid engagement models
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · EUR
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Valencia Airport
to venue
by car
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Hotel Port Feria
4-star
Feria de Valencia / Avenida de las Ferias district260 m from Feria Valencia to venueB48 Valencia Feria
3-star
Feria de Valencia / Avenida de las Ferias district130 m from Feria Valencia to venueHotel Beleret
3-star
Feria de Valencia / Avenida de las Ferias district410 m from Feria Valencia to venueAZZ Valencia Congress Hotel & SPA
4-star
Feria de Valencia / Avenida de las Ferias districtLocal transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. EUR 35-85 taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day
Best forValencia Airport (VLC) to Feria Valencia
Valencia Airport (VLC) is the main commercial gateway serving Valencia; allow 45-60 min by road or rail to Feria Valencia.
metro
Estimated costApprox. EUR 2-5 single metro journey (contactless or ticket)
Best forAeroport station (Valencia Airport) into the city network toward Feria Valencia
Metrovalencia operates the Aeroport station at the airport; the onward line changes to reach the Feria Valencia district were not captured, so confirm the route and current fare at the station or on the operator site. Allow extra time for the change with luggage.
Weather
November in Valencia is mild but changeable: typical daytime highs sit around 18-22 C and night lows around 9-12 C, and autumn is the wettest part of the year, with short intense downpours and occasional regional flood warnings. Rain gear and a compact umbrella are more useful than heavy winter clothing, and a light jacket is worth carrying for cool evenings. These are climatological bands, not a forecast - check the daily forecast in the week before travel and follow local civil protection advisories if heavy rain is forecast.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Valencia is inside the EU, so visitors with an EU roaming plan can use their home data allowance; other travellers should confirm a roaming bolt-on or buy a Spanish prepaid SIM or eSIM on arrival, with shops and kiosks at Valencia Airport (VLC) and in the city centre. Spain uses 230 V at 50 Hz with type C and type F plugs, so UK and US travellers need an adapter. Feria Valencia halls and the fair district generally have mobile coverage, and exhibitors should confirm stand internet, Wi-Fi capacity and any paid network service directly with the organiser when ordering stand services.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Language and meetings
Spanish is the working language for most municipal and utility buyers at an Iberian environmental fair, and Valencian is also used locally. English works with international suppliers and larger contractors, but Spanish-language datasheets and a translated company profile noticeably improve stand conversations and tender follow-up.
Daily rhythm and mealtimes
Valencia runs on a later schedule than northern Europe: lunch is typically taken between about 14:00 and 16:00 and dinner rarely starts before 21:00. Business meetings are usually scheduled from mid-morning, and a coffee meeting is a normal first step before a technical discussion. Plan stand staffing and evening meetings accordingly.
Show-week demand in the fair district
The Feria de Valencia and Avenida de las Ferias district is small and fills quickly when Feria Valencia runs concurrent shows, pushing rates up and leaving only city-centre rooms. Book accommodation and airport transfers as soon as the show dates are confirmed, and expect taxi queues at the venue at closing time.
Payment, tipping and practicalities
Spain uses the euro and card payment is widely accepted, though small businesses may prefer cash for minor purchases. Tipping is not mandatory; rounding up or leaving small change is normal for taxis and restaurants. Pharmacies, supermarkets and convenience shops are available in the city centre but are thinner around the fairground, so buy essentials before heading out to the halls.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: VLC
Book into Valencia Airport (VLC), which has the shortest transfer to Feria Valencia and a metro station on site. Fares into VLC rise quickly in the weeks around a Feria Valencia show period, so reserve flights as soon as the Ecofira dates are confirmed, and compare direct and one-stop routings from your home city. If VLC options are expensive or poorly timed, a flight into Madrid plus the AVE high-speed train to Valencia is a well-established alternative; check current schedules and allow time for the transfer between the Madrid airport and the AVE station. Seat selection, baggage rules and flexible-change conditions matter more than a few euros difference on short trade-fair trips, since build-up and dismantling days can shift.
Visa
Business visitors to Spain may need a Schengen short-stay visa depending on nationality; confirm the current requirement for your passport with the official Spanish government source before booking. No visa detail was captured in the extension missions for this run.
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Extension visa capture returned no usable official page content; verify through the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the nearest Spanish consulate before travel.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Valencia Airport (VLC). Allow road or rail time to Feria Valencia; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Feria Valencia: Feria de Valencia / Avenida de las Ferias district: Hotel Port Feria; Feria de Valencia / Avenida de las Ferias district: B48 Valencia Feria; Feria de Valencia / Avenida de las Ferias district: Hotel Beleret.
Ride-hail: App-based ride-hailing is available in Valencia alongside the licensed taxi fleet, and both are commonly used for the Valencia Airport (VLC) to Feria Valencia run and for evening trips between the fair district and the city centre. Pick-up areas at the airport and at the fairground are usually designated rather than kerbside, so follow terminal or venue signage. Availability can tighten during peak show opening and closing times and in heavy rain, so allow a buffer and confirm the current operators and estimated fare in the app before you travel.
Public transit: Metrovalencia connects Valencia Airport (VLC), the city centre and the Feria Valencia district, and its Aeroport station sits on the airport site, so arrivals can reach the city without a taxi. The network includes both underground metro sections and tram-style lines, and reaching the fairground normally means a change in the city centre. Exact line numbers and the stop closest to the fairground were not confirmed in this capture run, so check the operator's journey planner or the station map for the current routing and buy a single or multi-trip ticket accordingly. Allow extra time on opening morning when trains and trams are busy.
Parking: Feria Valencia operates on-site parking around the fairground, so exhibitors and trade visitors arriving by car can usually park within the venue perimeter, with overflow areas used during large concurrent shows. Daily rates, barrier access and whether exhibitor passes are free or paid are set by the venue, so confirm the current tariff and gate arrangements on the Feria Valencia or Ecofira site before driving. The Avenida de las Ferias approach becomes congested at opening and closing times, and street parking in the surrounding district is limited, so arriving early or using the metro is a practical alternative.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: November (edition month; confirm exact dates with the organiser)
Temperature: Approx. 18-22 C daytime highs and 9-12 C night lows, based on Valencia November climatology - check the actual forecast before travel.
Seasonality: Autumn is the wettest season in Valencia and November can bring short, intense downpours and occasionally severe rain events along the Mediterranean coast, with long dry and sunny spells in between. Treat rain as likely rather than exceptional for the show period.
Packing: Pack for mild days and cool evenings: layers rather than heavy coats, a light waterproof jacket, a compact umbrella and comfortable walking shoes for hall floors. Bring a small day bag for catalogues and a power bank for long days on the fairground, plus sunscreen for clear midday sun, since autumn days in Valencia can still be bright and warm.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Ecofira 2026 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
T-1
Register for a professional badge on the Ecofira site and save the confirmation email or QR code for on-site collection at Feria Valencia.
T-2
Confirm the hall number, opening hours and floor plan once Feria Valencia publishes them, then mark the stands that matter for waste, water, air quality and ecological construction.
T-3
Book a flight into Valencia Airport (VLC); if fares spike, compare a Madrid arrival with the AVE high-speed train into Valencia as a fallback.
T-4
Reserve a hotel early in the Feria de Valencia and Avenida de las Ferias district - Hotel Port Feria, B48 Valencia Feria and Hotel Beleret are all inside roughly 130-410 m and walkable to the halls.
T-5
Plan the airport transfer: taxi or ride-hailing for speed, Metrovalencia from the Aeroport station for cost, and check the line changes to the stop closest to the fairground.
T-6
Check passport validity and Schengen entry conditions for your nationality, and start any visa application well before the 14-day mark.
T-7
Build an offline shortlist by product category: collection and containerisation, sorting and recovery, organic and WEEE treatment, water reuse, air quality, engineering services.
T-8
Prepare your specification questions in advance so stand conversations produce comparable numbers rather than brochure summaries.
T-9
Print business cards and bring a short Spanish-language company profile; many municipal and utility buyers work in Spanish.
T-10
Pack for a Valencia November: mild daytime temperatures, cooler evenings and a real chance of heavy rain, so bring layers and a compact umbrella.
T-11
Download a transit planner or the Metrovalencia app and check the last service times if you plan evening meetings in the city centre.
T-12
Check whether other Feria Valencia shows run concurrently so you can budget time for co-located halls and avoid over-scheduling day one.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Feria Valencia
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Ecofira 2026 registration concourse
Feria Valencia
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Feria Valencia
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
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Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights€190.00
- Per diem × 2€150.00
Estimated total€340.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Ecofira 2026 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus aligns with the official product themes.
Best for
Buyers, researchers, and delegates evaluating the programme and networking value.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration and travel.
Risks
Limited session times published - confirm agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a clear lead-generation or launch goal for this market.
Best for
Suppliers and brands seeking qualified meetings with the event audience.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, and marketing prep.
Risks
Booth pricing not published in captured sources - confirm with organiser.
skip
Programme, audience, or commercial goals do not match your plan.
Best for
Teams whose category or region fit is weak this edition.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
No major risks listed.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
Where is Ecofira held?
Ecofira takes place at Feria Valencia, Av. de les Fires, s/n, in the Pobles de l'Oest district of Valencia, Spain.
How do I get to Feria Valencia from Valencia Airport?
Valencia Airport (VLC) has an on-site Aeroport subway station, so you can take the metro into the city and continue toward Feria de Valencia, or take a taxi. Confirm the current Metrovalencia line changes and fares before you travel.
Which hotels are close to Feria Valencia?
Google Hotels shows 273 properties in the Feria de Valencia area, including Hotel Port Feria (4-star, 260 m), B48 Valencia Feria (3-star, 130 m), Hotel Beleret (3-star, 410 m) and AZZ Valencia Congress Hotel & SPA (4-star). Book early because show-week rates rise close to the venue.
What kind of companies exhibit at Ecofira?
Exhibitors span waste collection and sorting technology, recycling plant, water treatment and reuse systems, air-quality monitoring equipment, ecological construction materials and environmental engineering services, aimed at municipalities, industry and consultancies.
Glossary
- Circular economy
- An economic model in which materials are kept in use through reuse, repair, remanufacturing and recycling instead of being discarded after one cycle. At Ecofira the concept appears in separate-collection schemes, recyclate quality projects and industrial symbiosis services.
- Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
- A policy approach that makes producers financially and operationally responsible for the end-of-life treatment of the products and packaging they place on the market. It drives the packaging and WEEE recovery contracts discussed by exhibitors and municipal buyers.
- Separate collection
- The kerbside or neighbourhood segregation of waste streams such as paper, glass, light packaging, organic and residual waste so that each can be treated in the appropriate recovery route.
- Organic fraction / biowaste
- Biodegradable waste from kitchens, gardens and markets. It is collected separately and treated by composting or anaerobic digestion to produce compost, digestate and biogas.
- Anaerobic digestion
- A biological process in which microorganisms break down organic material without oxygen inside a sealed reactor, producing biogas for energy and a digestate used as fertiliser.
- Mechanical-biological treatment (MBT)
- A plant configuration that combines mechanical separation of mixed waste with biological treatment of the organic portion, typically to stabilise residual waste and recover recyclables and refuse-derived fuel.
- Materials recovery facility (MRF)
- A sorting plant where mixed recyclables are separated by trommels, ballistic separators, magnets, eddy-current units and optical sorters into saleable material streams.
- WEEE
- Waste electrical and electronic equipment, from small appliances to PV panels and batteries. It requires dedicated collection and treatment because of hazardous components and valuable metals.
- Leachate
- Liquid that percolates through waste in a landfill or treatment plant and carries dissolved and suspended contaminants; it must be collected and treated before discharge.
- Non-revenue water (NRW)
- Water put into a supply network that is lost before reaching the customer, through leaks, bursts, metering errors or unauthorised use. Reducing NRW is a core topic for water utility buyers at environmental fairs.
- Water reuse / reclaimed water
- Treated wastewater that is further processed to a quality suitable for irrigation, industrial processes, street cleaning or aquifer recharge, reducing pressure on freshwater sources.
- PM10 and PM2.5
- Particulate matter with a diameter below 10 and 2.5 micrometres. These fractions are the standard indicators for urban and industrial air-quality monitoring networks.
- Pay-as-you-throw (PAYT)
- A charging model in which households or businesses pay for waste collection according to the quantity or volume they generate, usually enabled by identification technology on containers.
- Emission factor
- A coefficient that converts an activity, such as a litre of fuel or a tonne of waste treated, into an estimated quantity of emissions for reporting and comparison purposes.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- Ecofira 2026
- Ecofira 2026 Valencia
- Ecofira 2026 Valencia 2026
- Ecofira
- Ecofira Valencia
- Ecofira Valencia 2026
- Valencia Spain
- Waste collection and treatment systems
Digital business cards for the show floor
Display a free company card at your booth, or share your professional card on the show floor.