FYCMA: Málaga Trade Fair and Congress Center
A dynamic space designed for collaboration and innovation
FYCMA offers state-of-the-art facilities designed to host conferences, exhibitions, and large-scale events with efficiency and flexibility. Its modern infrastructure and versatile spaces create the ideal environment to inspire collaboration, facilitate networking, and ensure every event is memorable and successful.
The center
Much more than just a building, the center is the perfect strategic ally.
Modernity, versatility, flexibility and multifunctionality underpins our model for servicing all kinds of logistical and organizational needs. Accessibility and sustainability are key aspects to our continuous improvement processes, along with our dedicated team. It provides 360º tailor made support so that nothing is left to chance. Quality, excellence and commitment at the highest possible level.
- Total built area: 60.000 sqm
- Exhibition space: 19.500 sqm
- Max capacity: up to 20.000 attendees
- On-site parking: 1.200 cars + 35 buses
- Connectivity: high-capacity professional Wi-Fi, AV patch panels, voice/data network
- Accessibility & sustainability: embedded in venue design and daily operations
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Strategic location
Access to Malaga via land, ocean and air guarantee easy and comfortable access for visitors, featuring an international airport with world-wide connections, one of the main cruise ports and maritime docks on the Iberian Peninsula and a high-speed rail connection to all the main Spanish cities, including Madrid and Barcelona. The center is strategically located within minutes to all of these options, with public and private transfer alternatives available.
The venue benefits from excellent connectivity, being located close to Málaga airport, the high-speed train station, and the city centre. With multiple transport options including public buses, taxis, and private transfers, visitors will have a smooth and comfortable arrival and departure experience.
Airport
8 km (150+ direct destinations)
Railway station (HSL)
4 km
Bus lines
L4 + L19 + L20 + L22
Uber / taxi
12 minutes to downtown
Versatile spaces for every format
At WordCamp Europe, every moment matters, from inspiring keynotes and productive contributor sessions to relaxed networking and community lunches. FYCMA’s modern and flexible facilities offer a wide range of adaptable spaces designed to accommodate the unique needs of this flagship event.
Whether hosting the main stage for over a thousand attendees, running multiple parallel tracks, or creating welcoming areas for sponsors and social gatherings, FYCMA delivers seamless functionality and comfort. Its expansive modular pavilions, well-equipped auditoriums, and diverse conference rooms ensure that every session and activity can take place in the ideal setting.
Thanks to this versatility, WordCamp Europe 2027 will be able to foster connection, collaboration, and celebration, all under one roof.
Exhibiton pavilions (track 1)
These vast pavilions are fully modular and could be used to create the main stage, sponsors area and the lunch service zone:
- Pavilion 1: 10.800 m², up to 8.000 people
- Pavilion 2: 6.000 m², up to 4.500 people
Auditoriums (tracks 2 & 3)
- Auditorium 1: 950 seats, 1.000 m²
- Auditorium 2: 640 seats, 740 m²
Both feature 11×10 m stages, full AV equipment, and adjustable lighting, ideal for parallel tracks or keynotes in a more traditional theatre format.
Conference roms and multi-purpose spaces
- 2 main conference rooms (375–400 capacity, theater or flexible layout)
- 15 multi-use rooms (40–70 capacity), great for workshops or team meetings
- Polivalent hall: 2.140 m², up to 1.800 people, can be used for lunch service
Complementary areas
- Main hall: 1.920 m², ideal for check-in or welcome
- Outdoor patio: 5.400 m², flexible space for social events
- VIP & Press rooms: comfortable and fully connected, ideal for interviews or meetings
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