Event Production for Spain Talks 2026 at the Spanish Embassy in London

AVE Services was proud to support Spain Talks 2026, a major travel industry conference and awards event hosted at the Spanish Embassy in London.

Held on Tuesday 21 April 2026, Spain Talks brought together senior figures from the Spanish and British travel industries for the fourth edition of the event, with this year’s conference taking place at the Spanish Embassy in London for the first time. The event explored the theme “A Destination Blueprint for Improved Tourism Management”, focusing on sustainable growth, community protection and better visitor experiences.

For AVE Services, this was a fantastic opportunity to provide full event production in London for a high-profile diplomatic and corporate-style event, combining professional staging, audio visual equipment, lighting, presentation support and onsite technical crew.

Spain Talks 2026 combined a conference format with an awards presentation, meaning the production had to support keynote speakers, panel discussions, audience engagement and a polished awards environment.

AVE Services supplied and managed the technical production for the event, including:

• Large 100″ OLED screen
• Digital lectern
• Professional speaker system
• Wireless microphones
• Stage with carpet finish
• ADA compliant stage ramp
• Conference lighting and awards lighting
• Mac Neo laptop for presentations
• Onsite AV technicians

This combination created a professional, accessible and visually strong setup suitable for a prestigious venue and a senior audience.

The Spain Talks Conference featured an impressive speaker line-up from across tourism, sustainability, accessibility, hospitality and destination management.

Speakers listed for the 2026 event included Manuel Butler, Director of the Spanish Tourist Office in the UK; Emma Aparici Vázquez de Parga, Ambassador of Spain in the UK; Rosario Sánchez Grau, Secretary of State for Tourism; and travel expert and broadcaster Simon Calder. The programme also featured representatives from organisations including Travalyst, SEGITTUR, ABTA, the Travel Foundation, UKHospitality and Marketing Manchester.

For events of this kind, reliable AV production is essential. Clear audio, strong visuals and well-managed presentation systems help speakers stay focused, audiences stay engaged and organisers feel confident that each part of the programme will run as planned.

Our onsite technicians supported the technical delivery throughout the event, ensuring that microphones, slides, screen content, sound and lighting were managed professionally from setup through to the live event.

As part of the event production, AVE Services provided a large-format 100″ OLED screen to give the conference a sharp, high-impact visual display. This was paired with a digital lectern and a dedicated presentation laptop, creating a clean and professional setup for speakers and presenters.

For conference organisers in London, the right display solution can make a significant difference. Whether it is a diplomatic event, corporate conference, awards evening, product launch or panel discussion, large screens help ensure that presentation content is clear, visible and well integrated into the room.

AVE Services provides AV equipment hire for London events, including screens, sound systems, microphones, lecterns, presentation laptops, staging, lighting and onsite technical support.

Speech clarity is one of the most important parts of any conference or awards event. For Spain Talks 2026, AVE Services supplied speakers and wireless microphones to support presenters, panellists and awards announcements.

Wireless microphones are particularly useful for conferences and live events where speakers need freedom of movement, quick handovers or a more flexible stage layout. Combined with a professionally installed speaker system, they help maintain clear and consistent sound throughout the event space.

AVE Services also provided a stage with carpet finish and an ADA compliant stage ramp, helping create a professional presentation area that also supported accessibility.

Accessibility should never be an afterthought in event production. A well-designed stage layout allows speakers, hosts and guests to access the platform safely and confidently, while maintaining the overall look and quality of the event.

For conferences, awards evenings and corporate events in London, AVE Services can provide staging, ramps, carpet finishes, lecterns and technical infrastructure tailored to the venue and programme requirements.

Lighting played an important role in helping the event move between conference sessions and awards moments.

AVE Services supplied both conference lighting and awards lighting, helping create a polished environment for speakers, photography, audience attention and presentation moments.

Good lighting supports the overall atmosphere of an event. It helps define the stage, improves visibility, enhances photography and gives awards presentations a more professional finish.

The Spain Talks Media Awards 2026 recognised excellence and innovation among UK journalists, travel trade professionals and content creators who champion Spain as a sustainable tourist destination. Entries were judged across social, cultural, environmental and economic sustainability criteria, with a focus on geographical and seasonal diversity and fresh perspectives on lesser-known regions of Spain.

Award winners included Amanda O’Brien for the content creator category, Emma Dooney for the travel trade category, Eddi Fiegel and Fiona Dunlop for consumer print and online regional features, and Teresa Machan for consumer print and online overall coverage.

The event also marked Manuel Butler’s final edition of Spain Talks as Director of the Spanish Tourist Office in the UK, with recognition given to his leadership in progressing conversations around sustainability, accessibility and responsible tourism.

AVE Services was delighted to play a part in supporting an event with such a clear focus on responsible travel, accessibility and international collaboration.

This project reflects the type of event production AVE Services regularly supports across London, Berkshire and the surrounding regions.

From a single screen and microphone setup to full technical production for a conference or awards ceremony, AVE Services can provide the equipment, planning and onsite technical support needed to deliver a professional event.

Whether you are planning a conference, embassy event, corporate awards evening, panel discussion, press event or private presentation, our team can help design and deliver the right technical setup for your venue and audience.