Coordenadas Económicas: Canary Islands debate the future of economy, trade and the self-employed
1. Key points
Conference organised by Macaronesia on economy, trade and the self-employed.
Keynote address by emeritus professor Santiago Niño Becerra.
Opened by Canary Islands Government minister Migdalia Machín.
When: Tuesday 21 July, 6:00 pm, La Industrial venue (Tegueste).
2. The news in detail
The conference «Coordenadas Económicas: from the discourse of survival to growth», organised by Macaronesia, brings together institutional representatives, business organisations, self-employed workers and specialists to analyse the challenges and opportunities that will shape the economic future of the Canary Islands.
The event features the emeritus professor of Economic Structure at the Ramón Llull University of Barcelona, Santiago Niño Becerra, who delivers the keynote address.
3. Voices and statements
«From the discourse of survival to growth» — the motto that frames a day devoted to boosting the Canary economy.
4. When, where and how to attend
Date: Tuesday, 21 July 2026.
Time: 6:00 pm (press statements at 5:45 pm).
Venue: La Industrial multi-purpose space, Tegueste (Tenerife).
5. What it means for Fuerteventura
The conference is part of the wider debate on the economic future of the Canary Islands and the role of shops and the self-employed in the archipelago's growth — an issue that also directly concerns Fuerteventura's small-business fabric.
