For the first time in history, event organizing companies in Spain will have a own collective agreement. This new agreement, signed by AEVEA (Associated Spanish Event Agencies) together with the CCOO and UGT unions, establishes a labor framework that will regulate the working conditions of thousands of professionals, betting on flexibility, salary improvements and conciliation in a key sector for the economy.

Thus, the first state Collective Agreement of Event Organizing Companies is the result of 18 months of negotiations between AEVEA and the unions to establish a regulatory framework that will affect more than 5,000 workers throughout the national territory. To date, The sector did not have its own collective agreementwhich meant that the working and salary conditions of its workers were regulated under agreements from other industries. This new agreement “covers a long-awaited need, providing a set of socio-labor rights and conditions adapted to the particularities of event organization, a dynamic industry with specific requirements regarding schedules and workloads”they explain from AEVEA in a statement.

An agreement adapted to the sector

As explained by AEVEA, the Collective Agreement defines for the first time the professional groups and the functions of workers of the sector, providing clarity and structure to the industry. In addition, it regulates key aspects such as work daywith a flexible approach to adapt to the demands of event organization, which will allow companies to adjust schedules depending on the volume of work, establishing weekly, monthly and quarterly limits.
This flexible approach “It is crucial in a sector characterized by peaks of activity”as explained by AEVEA, depending on the seasons and specific events. The possibility of organizing the days irregularly, respecting the agreed limits, will offer companies greater scope to manage your operationswhile for workers it represents greater adaptation to the real needs of their work.

Another important aspect that this agreement will regulate is salary adjustment. have been negotiated new salary tables that more adequately reflect the reality of the sector, promoting good business practices. The salary differences with respect to the agreements that previously applied have been reviewed, and improvements have been included that also address one of the most urgent issues in the current work environment: conciliation of work and personal life.

For César González, President of AEVEA, this agreement marks a “turning point” for the industry and its workers. According to González, the agreement not only protects the labor rights of workers, but also establishes fair and binding working conditions for the entire sector. “With our own agreement, we will be able to set new challenges at the institutional level”he points out, referring to the opportunities that this new framework opens for future collaborations with other organizations and entities.

This first Collective Agreement represents progress in the formal recognition of the event organization sector as a key area in the Spanish economy. In addition to providing a stronger regulatory structure, it allows the sector to move towards a more professionalized and competitive model, supported by clear and equitable working conditions. The agreement, which must be registered with the labor authority and published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) for its entry into forcewill have an initial duration of three years: 2025, 2026 and 2027. At the end of this period, it will be automatically extended annually, unless any of the legitimate parties request its review or update.

The companies affected by this agreement will have a period of six months to adapt their structures and working conditions to the new provisions. However, the salary adjustments and some of the stipulated conditions will be retroactive, applying from January 1, 2025.

The impact for event organizing companies

The agreement will have a direct impact on the agencies and event organizing companies at the national level, many of which until now operated under less specific agreements for the nature of their activity. By regulating aspects such as professional categories, working hours and salaries, the agreement is expected to contribute to greater professionalization of the sector, reducing labor disparities and promoting greater competitiveness in the market.

From a business perspective, the ability to make the workday more flexible offers significant operational advantages. Companies will be able to better manage peaks of activity and adapt their staff to customer needs more efficiently. In addition, salary and conciliation improvements will help attract and retain talent, a key aspect in a sector as dynamic and demanding as event organization.

In this sense, as AEVEA explains, one of its main objectives has always been raise the profile of the events industry and achieve recognition in line with its economic and social importance. “The events sector not only mobilizes thousands of professionals, but also plays a crucial role in the communication strategy of many brands, positioning them effectively before their key audiences.”

With the signing of this agreement, AEVEA not only reinforces its role as an interlocutor in the sector, but also lays the foundations for new alliances and collaborations that promote the growth and professionalization of event organizing companies.