Past Events,Event Report
The Overfly Forum exceeded all expectations
Overfly Forum ’23 exceeded all expectations. We couldn’t be happier—we still can’t believe it.
There are few things more satisfying than savoring the achievements that come from hard work. When you devote your entire life to getting to know yourself, following your instincts, and trusting the people around you, it’s impossible not to feel fulfilled—especially when success comes along with it.
We imagine that this is something like what Jaime Álava, our president, might be feeling right now. Fifty years after the founding of his “small company,” Grupo Álava has established itself in the market as a major driver of change in Spain, Portugal, and the United States. A career dedicated to the digital transformation of national and international companies, in collaboration with world-leading technology partners.
Here’s How Overfly Forum ’23 Went
On June 21 and 22, Grupo Álava held an event to celebrate its 50th anniversary: Overfly Forum’23. Since this is such an important milestone for us— one that will mark a turning point in our history— Cristina González (Director of the Sensors and Equipment Business Unit) and I wanted to celebrate it with everyone who has been with us throughout this journey. It is thanks to them that today we are the only Spanish company in the world with more than 1,000 completed projects across 13 different industries, with revenue of 60 mill € and an average annual growth rate of 10% over the past 5 years. The synergy among the five companies that make up the group covers all the needs of the industrial market. We are very pleased to say that Overfly Forum ’23 exceeded each and every expectation—even our own.
“We knew we could do it, and we did” — Yago Sánchez (Alliance Development). What we didn’t know was how it would make us feel. Now we feel a deep admiration for the company we belong to, and we understand that every piece of the puzzle is essential for everything to work. From clients and partners to employees and other organizations—all of whom, interestingly, share the same goal: to provide society with tools that can make everyday life easier.
How did we do it?
Thanks to the wide variety of technology partners working alongside us, we were able to organize the event around four thematic areas: Smart Industry, Smart Cities, Smart Energy, and Innovation Corner. Each area featured exhibition space and high-level conferences. With more than 70 presentations, 28 exhibitors, and an amazing team behind the scenes, the event was a resounding success.
Thank you
To everyone who was able to join us in person or online. To everyone who contributed to the process. Those were wonderful days, with time for everything. Networking, fun, reflection, listening, learning, and excitement. An opportunity to show the world who we really are: a solid, transparent company that people can trust.
