The Oviedo Exhibition and Conference Centre was the meeting point for the public sector, private sector, and the general public, focusing on electric mobility and sustainability, and hosted by MOVEO for the third consecutive year.
To start off, the event kicked off on Thursday, September 12th at 9:30 in the morning with one of the highlights: the professional congress.
More than 150 professionals attended and engaged in stimulating discussions under the theme: “Designing the Future: Green, Digital, and Accessible.”
While outreach was a starting point, the main goal was to delve deeply into all the facets that now make up the global sustainability ecosystem.
Ángel García, President of AUVE, and Jorge Fernández-Mier, General Director of Urbanism and the Environment at the Oviedo City Council, were the ones to open the first day of MOVEO.
Nostalgia took centre stage as they recalled the congress’s early steps through the streets of Oviedo, where the weather played a trick on them, but it marked the beginning of a new adventure.
As time passed, the strength of the congress was consolidated, accelerating and growing “just as electric mobility does.”
And here’s a little preview…
The organisers have scheduled a new MOVEO event for May 2025.
Nieves Roqueñí, Regional Minister for Ecological Transition, Industry, and Economic Development of the Asturias Government, was part of the opening.
Her presentation covered key aspects of public-private collaboration and provided interesting data on the status of the Moves III plan, matters that captured the attention of everyone in attendance.
According to the official, the first and second editions of the aid plan for the purchase of 100% electric vehicles are “almost resolved,” and in an exclusive conversation with Mobility Portal Group, she provided updates on the progress of the third edition.
José Luis Portela, Director of the Strategic Project Management Program at IE Business School, brought his experience and lively insights to the MOVEO stage, raising thought-provoking questions such as: What is the future of mobility and energy? What opportunities will arise in five years?
From his perspective, the reality of electric mobility “is shaped by what you’ve been told,” and he added that it is “a world influenced by economic powers, and if you want independent information, then you’ll have to seek sources individually.”
Sustainability Debated at MOVEO
The first panel, moderated by Isaac Pola, Deputy Minister of Industry and Just Transition for the Government of Asturias, focused on the global challenges that a region like Asturias must face to become an innovative and sustainable community.
Joining him were: Patricia López, Head of the ALSA Innovation Centre; Clara Rodríguez, Head of Business Development and Internationalization at SotySolar; José Sicre, Global Materials Development Manager at PMG; José Luis Vázquez, Business Intelligence Director at Inquieto-GAM; and Jorge Fernández-Mier.
Next, CEPSA and Mobility Portal Group turned their focus to the changes brought about by new eMobility users.
The key figures here?
Irene Castillo, Head of Operations for the Charging Network at the multi-energy company, and yours truly, Ailén Pedrotti, editor for Southern Europe at the portal.
In this context, the executive shared some updates:
“We are on track to incorporate Artificial Intelligence with the goal of personalising our customers’ experience, allowing them to access anonymously while also offering options to build loyalty.”
Around midday, following a networking breakfast hosted by Eranovum, the second panel discussion took place: “The Value Chain of New Mobility”.
Guests included Alfonso Viejo, Energy Agent at A2 Electricidad – Feníe Energía; Carlos Adell, E-Mobility Solution Manager at Huawei Digital Power; Fernando Álvarez, General Manager at Mota-Engil Renewing Spain; Álvaro Gutiérrez, Country Manager at Eranovum; and Daniel Pérez, CEO of Zunder.
The session was moderated by Carlos García, Director General of the Asturian Energy Foundation (FAEN).
Carlos Vega, Business Development Director at Conecta, was responsible for coordinating the next panel.
This session, focused on the business models that sustainable mobility offers or could bring about, featured the participation of:
Paz Orviz, Manager at Cogersa; Paula Díaz-Caneja, Director of Sustainability and Quality at Alimerka; Pablo Suárez, CEO at Masnorte Renovables; Francisco del Cid, Founder of Bosquia; and Pablo de Regoyos, Head of Smart Mobility for Companies and Public Administrations at Iberdrola.
Last but not least, Diego García, E-Performance Manager at Porsche Centre Asturias; Alejandro Álvarez, Manager at Adarsa; Alfonso Cruz, Manager at Omoda Resnova Motor; and Héctor Rodríguez, Secretary of AUVE, discussed the “Opportunities and Challenges of New Mobility”.
The discussion, moderated by Álvaro Sauras, Director of Autofácil, served as the grand finale of the Congress—though only for a while.
The eagerly awaited AUVE and MOVEO awards
There were two special moments on Thursday night…
The presentation of the Moveo Awards to entities such as Naeco, the Representation of Asturias; Tomás Villén, as the Executive with Impact; and the Caja Rural de Asturias Foundation, for Future Initiatives.
The award ceremony, supported by CEPSA, took place after the III Professional Congress at the Oviedo Exhibition and Congress Centre.
Distinguished individuals were responsible for presenting the previously mentioned awards.
Belarmina Díaz, General Director of Energy and Mining; Jorge Fernández-Mier, General Director of Urban Planning and Environment at the Oviedo City Council; Ángel García, President of AUVE; and Álvaro Sauras, Vice President of AUVE, were among them.
But that wasn’t all.
The AUVE awards also took centre stage at the end of the first day of MOVEO, and here are the winners:
- Best AC Charging Infrastructure: CIRCUITOR with PVing Charge, with a special mention for V2C Trydan Pro.
- Best DC Charging Infrastructure: VEGA Chargers HPC Constellation 720 kW, with a special mention for Kempower Power Unit.
- Best Software Development: Iberdrola Public Charging App, with a special mention for Electromaps.
- Best Charging Operator: Zunder, with a special mention for Iberdrola | bp pulse.
- Best Institutional Electric Mobility Project: Galicia Professional Training Congress, with a special mention for Movelec in the Canary Islands.
- Best Private Electric Mobility Initiative: Nissan Motor Corporation’s 0% Emissions, 100% Health, with a special mention for Hyundai Motor Spain’s The Desert of the Children.
- Revelation Vehicle Award: Renault 5 E-Tech 100% Electric, with a special mention for BYD SEAL U.
Friday and Saturday: MOVEO focused on the public
After a day filled with debates, discussions, and decisions regarding the future of sustainability and zero-emission mobility, test drives of fully electric cars and direct engagement with MOVEO exhibitors took centre stage.
On Friday and Saturday, over 3,500 square metres were available for the general public, offering enjoyment for the whole family and showcasing the proposals of Asturian, national, and international companies.
Topics such as environmental protection, circular economy, sustainable mobility, and renewable energy filled every space.
The stars of the exhibition?
Naeco, Sinfín Energy, Efibat, Adarsa (Mercedes and Smart), FAEN, A2 Electricidad, BYD, Bosquia, Masnorte Renovables, Bexie Group, ALSA, Alimerka, Porsche, OMODA, Greenpower, AUVE, LON&BOC, Pirelli, Sialtrónica, Iberdrola, Norte Motor (Renault), Wolfast, Masymas, Uniovi eTech Racing, Renault, Peugeot, Ford, and Nissan.
The experience began as soon as visitors set foot on the Crystal Palace esplanade, with an exhibition of three fully electric trucks.
As attendees ascended, they could see, learn about, and even test drive over 45 models of zero and low-emission vehicles.
Notably, the Renault 5 E-Tech 100% electric made its debut in Spain with its appearance at MOVEO.
But that’s not all, and that’s a certainty.
In the coming weeks, you’ll be able to discover all the details of this zero-emission event through Mobility Portal Group’s media channels.
And if that’s not enough, in May 2025, you can relive it all at a new edition of MOVEO, hosted once again by the Asociación de Usuarios de Vehículos Eléctricos (AUVE) and the Ayuntamiento de Oviedo.
