Regional Federation Welcomes the President Advanced Tertiary Association of Alicante
The President Advanced Tertiary Association from Alicante announced on Tuesday that the organization has joined the federation uniting consultancy, digitalization, and innovation groups within the Valencian Community, known as PHASE. This move signals a clear commitment to structural collaboration and regional influence.
The announcement came during the association’s Alfil Awards gala, an event that traditionally gathers more than a hundred attendees each year, filling the Alicante Provincial Council auditorium with around two hundred participants. The audience included officials from the Ministry of Innovation, Industry, Trade and Tourism led by Nuria Montes, the President of the Provincial Assembly Toni Perez, and the Mayor of Alicante, Luis Barcala, along with other public and private sector authorities from the province.
The gala adopted a talk show style to inject energy into the proceedings and carried the theme The future is tomorrow.
During his address, the association president confirmed the group’s intention to join FASE as a vice president and affirmed the federation’s role in connecting Valencia, Castellón, and Alicante within the consultancy, digitalization, and innovation spheres. He stressed that the message from regional institutions and the Confederation of Employers of the Valencian Community was both clear and motivating. The new member expressed confidence that a unified voice would strengthen the Valencian Community’s brand across Spain and Europe, ensuring visibility wherever stakeholders need to hear it.
Moreover, the president highlighted a broader agenda for Alicante, emphasizing the province’s commitment to water resources and the Tagus-Segura transfer, while also calling for improved finance, infrastructure investment, and more effective public–private collaboration.
Awards and Honors
In the awards segment, the board of directors of the Tertiario Avanzado honored the Valencia Business Confederation, known as CEV, for its role in structuring the Valencian Community and amplifying the business voice in diverse forums. CEV was recognized for its efforts to defend the commercial interests of partner organizations before public authorities and society at large.
Placing the spotlight on innovation, PLD Space received the Innovation award as the first European company to launch a private rocket. Hydraqua earned recognition in Sustainability for its Climate for Change initiative, while Visit Benidorm claimed the Marketing and Communications award for its data-driven approach to tourism promotion, leveraging Big Data to optimize human and financial resources.
The partner awards celebrated several more achievements. Ferre Tags was honored in the Digitalization category for leading a comprehensive transformation project that modernized digital, technological, and cultural frameworks and enhanced the company’s image. The Entrepreneurship recognition went to the refreshed brand Renewed for dramatically improving customer experience by upgrading bathroom fixtures from bathtub to shower in just 24 hours. Antonio Juan Dolls received the Career award for advancing change, investing in quality and professional development, and driving sustainability and human resources improvements. These recognitions cement the awardees as leading examples in international manufacturing and business leadership.
As the evening closed, the federation reiterated its commitment to fostering a robust regional ecosystem where public and private actors collaborate to boost competitiveness, attract investment, and foster sustainable growth across the Valencian Community and beyond. The gathering underscored a shared belief that a cohesive alliance among provinces can amplify local voices on national and European stages, aligning with broader economic and social goals. This moment also signaled the beginning of a stronger, more integrated approach to regional development that prioritizes innovation, infrastructure, and responsible governance.